Monroe County Department of Public Health permits mobile food vendors under 10 NYCRR Part 14. Rochester requires city vendor license (Code Ch. 95). Annual inspection, commissary, insurance required.
Food trucks in Monroe County must hold a Mobile Food Service Establishment permit from Monroe County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) under NYS Sanitary Code 10 NYCRR Part 14 - annual inspection, handwash sink, potable water tank, waste tank, and three-compartment sink required. Rochester City Code Chapter 95 requires a mobile food vendor license through the City Clerk, background check, and $1M liability insurance. MCDPH requires commissary agreement for food prep and waste disposal. Food handler certification required for operator. Fire extinguisher (K-class for fryers) mandatory. Annual renewal. Popular operating zones: Food Truck Rodeo events, Rochester Public Market, and designated ROC food truck alley.
No MCDPH permit: immediate closure plus $500 to $2,000 under Public Health Law. Rochester Ch. 95: $250 to $1,000 plus impoundment. Expired permit: $100 to $500 per day.
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