Street vending cart rules in Kings County, NY — also called pushcart, food cart, or sidewalk vendor regulations — set where mobile vendors can operate and what permits they need.
NYC vending carts must meet DCWP/DOHMH dimensional and sanitary standards. General vendor carts cannot exceed 8 ft x 3 ft x 5 ft. Food carts require commissary base, NSF-certified equipment, and pass DOHMH inspection.
NYC regulates vending cart specifications under DCWP and DOHMH rules. General vendor carts (non-food) must fit within 8 ft long x 3 ft wide x 5 ft high per 6 RCNY §2-08, excluding umbrellas and product displays. Food carts must be DOHMH-approved, NSF/ANSI certified for food contact, and return nightly to a DOHMH-licensed commissary for cleaning, water, and waste disposal. Each cart must display the DOHMH letter grade (A/B/C) from routine sanitary inspections — the same grading as restaurants. Operating without a commissary tie-in or with an uncertified cart triggers immediate seizure. Propane tanks must be FDNY-compliant. Carts cannot be left on the street overnight. Brooklyn's most common cart types — halal, fruit, and coffee — are concentrated along subway corridors and commercial strips. LL 18/2021's Street Vendor Advisory Board has recommended modernizing cart standards.
Cart exceeding size limits: $200–$500. Food cart sanitary violations: DOHMH points, grade reduction, or permit suspension. Unapproved propane: FDNY summons and seizure.
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