Question 1

Do food trucks in Reno need a commissary kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) requires all mobile food units operating in Washoe County to have a permitted Servicing Area (commissary kitchen). Operators must submit a signed Servicing Area Agreement before receiving or renewing their health permit. Reno Commissary Kitchen provides this agreement to all members.

Question 2

What is included when I rent shared kitchen space at Reno Commissary Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Members get access to NSF-certified commercial equipment, 3-compartment sinks, commercial ranges and ovens, cold and dry storage, greywater disposal, shipping and receiving, and a signed NNPH Servicing Area Agreement.

Question 3

How do I get a Washoe County Servicing Area Agreement for my food truck?

Accepted Answer

You need to operate from a Northern Nevada Public Health-permitted commissary kitchen. Reno Commissary Kitchen at 7720 Security Cir, Reno, NV 89506 is a fully permitted Servicing Area. Members receive a signed Servicing Area Agreement as part of their membership, which satisfies the NNPH requirement.

Question 4

Can cottage food producers use Reno Commissary Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nevada's cottage food law caps home-based food sales at $35,000 per year. When your business is ready to grow beyond that limit, Reno Commissary Kitchen provides a licensed commercial kitchen for specialty bakers, sauce makers, jam producers, and meal prep businesses.

Question 5

Where is Reno Commissary Kitchen located?

Accepted Answer

Reno Commissary Kitchen is located at 7720 Security Cir, Reno, NV 89506, serving the Reno–Sparks metro area and all of Washoe County.

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