Food trucks in Orange County NY require an Orange County Department of Health mobile food service establishment permit plus 10 NYCRR Part 14 (Subpart 14-2) compliance. Each municipality adds its own vendor license — Middletown and Newburgh typically charge $200-$500 annually. A commissary (approved commercial kitchen) is required for food storage and preparation.
The Orange County Department of Health (124 Main St, Goshen) issues Mobile Food Service Establishment permits under 10 NYCRR Subpart 14-2. Permits require plan review, commissary letter of agreement, water/waste system approval, and a minimum one annual inspection. Fees typically $250-$400/year. Operators also need a NY sales tax Certificate of Authority, a federal EIN, and workers' comp/disability if employees. Local vendor licenses: City of Newburgh Ch. 245 (Peddling/Vending) ~$250/year; City of Middletown Ch. 203 ~$200/year; Village of Warwick and Goshen require additional permits for operation on village streets or park property. Special events (Warwick Applefest, Hudson Valley Hops) require event-specific permits. School-zone operation is restricted under NY Gen. Bus. Law §35-a.
Operating without OCDOH permit: immediate shutdown, $500-$2,000 fine under 10 NYCRR 14-2. Missing commissary letter: permit denial. Local vending without license: $100-$500 per day.
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