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Mobile Food Vending Unit Permit (Full-Term)

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Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

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    The Health Department's easy-to-follow compliance guide can help mobile food vendors avoid violations and keep customers safe from foodborne illnesses. Download What Mobile Food Vendors Should Know (PDF).   For other languages and Additional Operating Guidance click here.


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      All mobile food vendors must obey the regulations regarding vending on restricted streets.

        Restrictions to Vending on NYC Streets (PDF )

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        Mobile food vending operators must obtain their food from a licensed commissary or other establishment licensed, permitted or regulated by a government agency.

          • Ready to Renew?

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          Steps to renew online:

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          You will receive instructions on how to renew your permit when you receive your renewal package in the mail 90 days before your permit expires.

          Note: if you applied separately for a manufacturing frozen desserts permit, you may have different renewal dates and will receive a separate renewal notices. 


            • Steps to renew by mail:

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            You will receive instructions on how to renew your permit when you receive your renewal package in the mail 90 days before your permit expires.

            Note: if you applied separately for a manufacturing frozen desserts permit, you may have different renewal dates and will receive a separate renewal notices. 


              • Steps to renew in person:

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              You will receive instructions on how to renew your permit when you receive your renewal package in the mail 90 days before your permit expires.

              Note: if you applied separately for a manufacturing frozen desserts permit, you may have different renewal dates and will receive a separate renewal notices.