NYC food cart permit: the supervisory license waitlist after the 2026 expansion
NYC is issuing up to 2,200 supervisory licenses a year from July 2026 to June 2031, up from 445. Fees, waiting list order and other cart permits.
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NYC is issuing up to 2,200 supervisory licenses a year from July 2026 to June 2031, up from 445. Fees, waiting list order and other cart permits.
Food truck health permits compared in LA County, NYC, Chicago, King County, Maricopa, Texas, Portland and Denver: fees from $75 to $1,260, plan review, commissary rules and a year of truck inspection results.
Temporary food permits for fairs and festivals compared: fees from $25 (New Mexico) to $441 (King County cooking booth), deadlines of 7 to 30 days, trained staff, handwashing and prep rules.
Review sites can describe customer experience, but inspection records should come from official food safety or health agencies.
Before visiting a new restaurant, check the official inspection source, latest date, location match, and any closure or follow-up notices.