Food trucks in Rockland County require Mobile Food Vendor permits from the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) under NY State Sanitary Code Part 14. Local town and village permits are also required for operation on public or private property. Many villages restrict or prohibit food truck operation.
Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH), 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, permits mobile food service establishments under 10 NYCRR Part 14-2 (Temporary) and Part 14-4 (Mobile) of the State Sanitary Code. Requirements: NSF-approved truck, 3-compartment sink or commissary agreement, handwash station, potable water tank, wastewater tank sized to 1.5x water capacity, hot/cold holding verified. Plan review required before first operation; annual permit fee approximately $400-$600. A Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe or equivalent) must supervise. Each town/village also requires a local peddling/vending license: Clarkstown Town Code §242 requires a peddler's license; Ramapo §193 requires a transient retail license; Orangetown §22 regulates peddlers and vendors. Villages like Nyack permit food trucks primarily at special events (Nyack Street Fair) and restrict regular street vending. Zoning typically prohibits food trucks in residential zones; commercial zones allow with property-owner consent. NY sales tax (Rockland 8.375% effective) must be collected; DOB sales tax registration required.
Operating without RCDOH permit: closure and fines $100-$2,000 per day under Public Health Law §229. Town peddling without license: misdemeanor or violation, fines $100-$500. Health code critical violations: immediate closure until corrected.
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