Street Vendor — License/Permit Not Visible in Frame

A food vendor's license must be worn conspicuously on the vendor's person while operating, and a general vendor's license must likewise be worn conspicuously. Cite this rule only as a POSSIBLE issue when no badge is visible on the vendor in the photo, and keep confidence at or below 0.6 — a badge out of frame, turned, or covered is NOT proof the vendor is unlicensed. EXEMPTION: veteran, disabled-veteran, and First Amendment expressive-matter vendors (books, art, written matter) are exempt from conspicuous-badge and much licensing law and cannot be distinguished from a photo; never assert an 'unlicensed' determination.

• no badge or ID worn on the vendor's body or apron
• license badge turned around, covered, or obscured
• permit badge stored inside the cart rather than worn

1. Photograph vendor setup, cart, and whether permit decal is visible.
2. Note distance from curb, crosswalk, or subway entrance.
3. File at 311 under Vendor Enforcement or Mobile Food Vendor.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOHMH / DCWP.

DCWP and DOHMH fines vary by license type; unlicensed vending can result in confiscation and fines over $1,000.

DCWP and NYPD enforce vending rules. Food vendors also fall under DOHMH grade and permit requirements.

• Street vendors