County Commissary rules · California
San Diego County commissary requirements for food trucks and carts
The short answer from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Food and Housing Division: Yes. The county's commissary letter states that "all Mobile Food Facilities and Annual Temporary Food Facilities operate in conjunction with a commissary."
- Commissary needed?
- Yes. The county's commissary letter states that "all Mobile Food Facilities and Annual Temporary Food Facilities operate in conjunction with a commissary."
- How often
- CalCode daily servicing applies; the commissary letter lists the services used (prep, storage, warewashing, water, wastewater, trash, cart and vehicle storage).
- Paperwork
- Commissary letter DEH: FH-273, signed by both the facility owner and the commissary owner. "This letter must be renewed annually."
- Storage
- Vehicle or cart storage can be one of the listed commissary services.
Confirm with County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. This page summarises the official documents listed under Sources. Official page
Other things to know
- Out-of-county commissaries use a separate letter.
- San Diego County does not publish a public list of commissaries.
These local rules sit on top of the California (statewide) rules.
Questions people ask
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in San Diego County?
Yes. The county's commissary letter states that "all Mobile Food Facilities and Annual Temporary Food Facilities operate in conjunction with a commissary."
How often do I have to go to the commissary?
CalCode daily servicing applies; the commissary letter lists the services used (prep, storage, warewashing, water, wastewater, trash, cart and vehicle storage).
What paperwork does San Diego County want?
Commissary letter DEH: FH-273, signed by both the facility owner and the commissary owner. "This letter must be renewed annually."
Where do I find a commissary in San Diego County?
County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality 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.