County Commissary rules · California
Los Angeles County commissary requirements for food trucks and carts
The short answer from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health (Mobile Food Program), (626) 430-5500: Yes. "All mobile food facilities shall operate out of a commissary, mobile support unit, or other approved Facility."
- Commissary needed?
- Yes. "All mobile food facilities shall operate out of a commissary, mobile support unit, or other approved Facility."
- How often
- LA County's guidelines require the unit to be stored and serviced at the commissary; units serviced by a mobile support unit that won't return to the commissary must get an alternate storage location approved.
- Paperwork
- A written statement signed by the commissary owner saying the unit will be stored and serviced there.
- Storage
- "Storage of the mobile food facility or any type of food product at home is not approved."
Confirm with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. This page summarises the official documents listed under Sources. Official page
Other things to know
- The county does random inspections to verify commissary use.
- No permit is issued until the commissary location is verified and approved.
- The Mobile Food Program office is at 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706.
These local rules sit on top of the California (statewide) rules.
28 kitchens covered by these rules
- 14311 Lemoli, Hawthorne, CA 90250Food truck commissary
- 5625 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90011Food truck commissary
- 4655 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90032Food truck commissary
- 924 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015Food truck commissary
- 6046 Washington Blvd., Commerce, CA 90040Food truck commissary
- 7782 San Fernando Rd., Sun Valley, CA 91352Food truck commissary
- 6233 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022Food truck commissary
- 5959 Maywood Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255Food truck commissary
- 235 Turnbull Cyn. Rd., City of Industry, CA 91744Food truck commissary
- 2617 Stingle Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770Food truck commissary
- 5257 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016Food truck commissary
- 21221 S. Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745Food truck commissary
See all 28 kitchens in California →
Questions people ask
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Los Angeles County?
Yes. "All mobile food facilities shall operate out of a commissary, mobile support unit, or other approved Facility."
How often do I have to go to the commissary?
LA County's guidelines require the unit to be stored and serviced at the commissary; units serviced by a mobile support unit that won't return to the commissary must get an alternate storage location approved.
What paperwork does Los Angeles County want?
A written statement signed by the commissary owner saying the unit will be stored and serviced there.
Where do I find a commissary in Los Angeles County?
We list 28 kitchens covered by these rules, below. They come from the official Commissary List for Mobile Food Facilities (MFF).
Sources
- Plan Check & Operational Guidelines: Mobile Food Facilities / Mobile Support Units
- Commissary List for Mobile Food Facilities, March 26, 2025
Last checked September 29, 2026.