New York Food Truck Documents
3 state-specific documents plus 12 federal requirements. Everything your New York food truck needs for full compliance.
New York at a Glance
Minimum Wage
$15.00+/hr (varies by region; NYC $16.00/hr, Long Island & Westchester $16.00/hr, rest of state $15.00/hr)
Tipped Wage
$10.65/hr for food service workers in NYC; varies by region and employer size
Workers' Comp
Mandatory for all employers with one or more employees
Health Dept
New York State Department of Health (DOH); NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for the five boroughs
New York State Documents
Documents specific to New York mobile vendor permits and state regulations.
New York Mobile Food Vending Unit Permit
New York Mobile Food Vending Unit (MFVU) permit required to operate a food truck, issued by the NYC Department of Health with some of the most stringent requirements and longest wait times in the nation.
New York Street Vending License
NYC street vending license required for the individual operator of a food truck, separate from the vehicle permit, with its own application process, background check, and biennial renewal requirements.
New York Commissary Use Agreement & Inspection
NYC and New York State commissary use agreement and inspection documentation, covering the mandatory servicing arrangement that DOHMH requires as a condition of MFVU permit issuance and renewal.
Federal Requirements
These federal documents also apply to your New York food truck.
FDA Food Safety Plan for Mobile Food Operations
FDA-compliant food safety plan covering hazard analysis, preventive controls, and sanitation for mobile food preparation with limited workspace and storage.
Mobile HACCP Plan
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan adapted for mobile food preparation, addressing limited refrigeration, confined cooking spaces, and variable operating conditions.
OSHA Safety Plan for Food Trucks
Comprehensive workplace safety plan covering confined-space cooking hazards, propane system safety, generator operation, slip/burn prevention, and heat stress unique to food truck environments.
Fire Suppression & Safety Plan
Fire suppression and prevention plan covering commercial kitchen hood suppression systems, propane tank safety, fire extinguisher placement, and emergency procedures for food truck operations.
I-9 Employment Verification
Form I-9 employment eligibility verification procedures for all food truck employees, including seasonal and event-based workers.
FLSA Wage & Hour Compliance Plan
FLSA wage and hour compliance covering minimum wage, overtime, tip credit, and event-based scheduling unique to food truck operations with seasonal and part-time staff.
Workers' Compensation Program
Workers' compensation insurance program documentation covering the elevated injury risks of food truck operations — burns, slips, propane incidents, and heat-related illness.
General Liability & Vehicle Insurance Documentation
Combined general liability, commercial auto, and product liability insurance documentation for food truck operations, including event-specific certificates of insurance.
Commissary Kitchen Agreement Template
Standardized agreement template for commissary kitchen use covering access hours, storage allocation, shared equipment liability, and health department compliance requirements.
Event & Venue Contract Template
Standardized contract template for food truck event bookings covering festivals, private events, corporate catering, and venue arrangements with payment, exclusivity, and cancellation terms.
Temperature Monitoring & Cold Chain Log
Temperature monitoring system and cold chain documentation for food trucks, covering the critical gap between commissary refrigeration and limited mobile cold-holding capacity.
Allergen Disclosure & Labeling Program
Allergen disclosure and labeling program for food trucks, addressing the unique challenges of limited menu board space, cross-contamination in confined prep areas, and high-volume service without written menus.