City Commissary rules · New York
New York City commissary requirements for food trucks and carts
The short answer from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: Yes. Permittees must prove the unit "is supplied and serviced at a mobile food commissary permitted by the Commissioner, or other facility approved by the Department" (Health Code §89.05).
- Commissary needed?
- Yes. Permittees must prove the unit "is supplied and serviced at a mobile food commissary permitted by the Commissioner, or other facility approved by the Department" (Health Code §89.05).
- How often
- "All mobile food vending units shall be cleaned and serviced at least daily at a mobile food commissary or other facility approved by the Department" (§89.19).
- Paperwork
- Proof of commissary use with the permit application.
- Storage
- Commissary services include storing the unit when it is not vending (§89.03).
Confirm with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This page summarises the official documents listed under Sources. Official page
Other things to know
- Commissaries must keep a list of the units they service (§89.27).
- Units may not be cleaned or serviced on streets or sidewalks, including next to commissaries.
9 kitchens covered by these rules
- 212 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282Rentable prep kitchenNYS-certified commercial kitchen, about 524 sq ft; rented for caterers, classes and eventsWalk-in cooler
- 23-23 Borden Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101Rentable prep kitchenStorage12,500 sq ft; USDA organic, vegan, kosher and gluten-free rental space; loading dock; small-batch co-packing availableDry storageCold storage
- 36-46 37th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Rentable prep kitchenStorage · $235 day shift; $210 night shift; $165 overnight shiftFour kitchen sections available 24/7 by shift; includes carting, cleaning supplies and 2 hours of a client assistant; storage $25–$20024-hour accessCold storageDry storage
- 34 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232Rentable prep kitchen · From $120 per shift12,000 sq ft in 11 kitchens including USDA and kosher; three 8-hour shifts daily24-hour accessWalk-in coolerWalk-in freezer
- 1590 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10029Rentable prep kitchenStorage2,300 sq ft shared-use kitchen and incubator; private prep kitchens and a temperature-controlled roomDry storageCold storage
- 2123 Caton Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226Rentable prep kitchen · $15–$28 per hour1,200 sq ft kitchen with 7 shared workstations; membership-based; subsidized rates for 11226, 11225 and NYCHA residentsHourly rental
- 4128 37th St, Long Island City, NY 11101Rentable prep kitchenOne of a collective of three shared commercial kitchens
- 4346 10th St, Long Island City, NY 11101Rentable prep kitchenOne of a collective of three shared commercial kitchens
- 50 E 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10452Rentable prep kitchenShared-use commercial kitchen run by WHEDco
Questions people ask
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in New York City?
Yes. Permittees must prove the unit "is supplied and serviced at a mobile food commissary permitted by the Commissioner, or other facility approved by the Department" (Health Code §89.05).
How often do I have to go to the commissary?
"All mobile food vending units shall be cleaned and serviced at least daily at a mobile food commissary or other facility approved by the Department" (§89.19).
What paperwork does New York City want?
Proof of commissary use with the permit application.
Where do I find a commissary in New York City?
We list 9 kitchens covered by these rules, below.
Sources
Last checked September 29, 2026.