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Maricopa County (Phoenix) commissary requirements for food trucks and carts
The short answer from Maricopa County Environmental Services: Often. The county says a commissary agreement "may still be required" depending on the operation; its agreement form says each vehicle must operate from an approved commissary.
- Commissary needed?
- Often. The county says a commissary agreement "may still be required" depending on the operation; its agreement form says each vehicle must operate from an approved commissary.
- How often
- The commissary agreement (rev. 09/08/2025) says units "report daily for all supplies, cleaning, and servicing operations."
- Paperwork
- Commissary Agreement plus a Commissary Visits Log Sheet.
Confirm with Maricopa County Environmental Services. This page summarises the official documents listed under Sources. Official page
Other things to know
- Services a commissary can provide include fresh water, food prep, gray water and trash disposal, ware washing and storage.
Questions people ask
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Maricopa County (Phoenix)?
Often. The county says a commissary agreement "may still be required" depending on the operation; its agreement form says each vehicle must operate from an approved commissary.
How often do I have to go to the commissary?
The commissary agreement (rev. 09/08/2025) says units "report daily for all supplies, cleaning, and servicing operations."
What paperwork does Maricopa County (Phoenix) want?
Commissary Agreement plus a Commissary Visits Log Sheet.
Where do I find a commissary in Maricopa County (Phoenix)?
Maricopa County Environmental Services doesn't publish a list. Restaurants, markets and shared kitchens with a valid food permit often act as commissaries; ask them, then have your inspector approve the pairing.
Sources
Last checked September 29, 2026.