Located in Gulf Gate at 6609 Superior Ave. Sarasota, Florida 34231

Sarasota's Premier Shared Commissary Kitchen

Commissary & Pricing

Hourly Kitchen Rates

10 hour minimum per month

$35 / hr

Flat rate — no time-of-day tiers, no volume tiers

10-hour minimum per month  ·  Kitchen available 24/7

Mobile Food Plans

Small Carts

$150 / month

+ Tax & TFC Fee

For hot dog carts, coffee carts, and other small mobile food units. Includes commissary access, water fill-up, waste disposal, and ware-washing.

Food Trucks & Trailers

$250 / month

+ Tax & TFC Fee

For full-size food trucks and trailers. Includes commissary access, water fill-up, waste water disposal, oil recycling, trash disposal, and ware-washing.

Initial Membership Fees

Non-refundable. Your initial membership fee covers tax and TFC fee.

$1,500

Caterers & Food Product Producers

For those using the most kitchen time — caterers, meal prep, bakers, and food product producers.

$1,000

Food Trucks & Trailers

Full-size food trucks and trailers operating out of Suncoast Commissary.

$500

Small Carts

Hot dog carts, coffee carts, and other single-ingredient cart sellers.

* If you have not applied for your license within 60 days of signing up, a $150/month fee will be charged to hold your space for up to 6 months. After 6 months you will need to re-apply.

Monthly Storage Rates

Refrigerated Storage

$150 / month per door (1 & 2 door commercial coolers)

Freezer Storage

$50 / month per shelf

Dry Storage

$35 / month per 4 ft. shelf

What is the Tax and TFC Fee?

Florida and Sarasota County collect 7% tax. The Food Corridor (TFC) is our back-office software that handles scheduling, invoicing, account creation, and payment processing — they charge 2% for ACH payments and 4% for credit card payments.

Short-term rentals considered on a case-by-case basis.

Business Setup Assistance

Suncoast Commissary can assist in helping create your new business entity (LLC or S. Corp) as well as obtaining your F.E.I.N., Florida Sales Tax Number, County and State Licenses, and Food Corridor account setup. The charge for this service is $750 (non-refundable).

This does not include fees paid directly to the state for your LLC ($125) or your DBPR / Dept. of Agriculture License ($450). Suncoast Commissary is assisting with paperwork only and is not offering legal or tax advice — please consult a tax or legal professional with any related questions.

Once you get your license, we will sit down and discuss exactly what your needs are and develop a customized proposal based on your specific business goals — for both now and in the future.

What You'll Need on Your First Day

So now it's time to get cooking.

$2,000,000 Liability Insurance Policy

Naming Suncoast Commissary as an additionally insured party. We recommend F.L.I.P. or call Victor at Gifford-Heiden Insurance.

Nationally Recognized Food Safety Certification

You must have a copy of your Nationally Recognized Food Safety Managers Certification (e.g. ServSafe or NRFSP) with you at all times while in the kitchen. Any additional staff must have a minimum Food Handler Certificate within the first 90 days.

License with DBPR / Agriculture, Florida Dept. of Revenue & SRQ County

You must have a Business Use Permit from Sarasota County and a Business License from the State of Florida. Current copies of all permits and licenses must be with you at all times and uploaded to The Food Corridor for compliance tracking.

Kitchen Orientation

As a new client you must successfully complete the kitchen user's orientation session and tour. You will receive a copy of our Kitchen Client Pack containing our Policies and Procedures as well as the Operations Agreement.

Equipment List

Major Equipment

  • 2 Sets of Double Stack Convection Ovens
  • 2 — 6 Burner Ranges with Full Size Oven
  • 36" Star Char-broiler
  • Commercial Induction Burners
  • 10 — 2 Door Commercial Coolers
  • 2 — 3 Door Commercial Coolers
  • 6 — 2 Door Commercial Freezers
  • 3-Compartment Sink
  • Dish-Machines
  • Commercial Vacuum Packaging Machine
  • 10" Berkel Slicer
  • Dual Tankless Hot Water Heaters
  • 200 Lb. Ice Machine
  • 7, 10 and 20 Quart Table Top Mixers

Other Equipment

  • Food Processors
  • 2 — KitchenAid Mixers with Pasta Maker Attachment
  • Commercial Immersion Blenders
  • Mobile and Stationary Speed Racks
  • Various Mobile Carts for Loading and Unloading
  • Metro Racks for Dry Storage Space

Kitchen Smallwares

  • Pots and Pans
  • ½ and Full Size Sheet Pans
  • Full Size Hotel Pans — 2", 4" and 6"
  • Various ½, ¼, ⅙ and ⅑ pans
  • Various Shapes and Sizes of Plastic Cambros
  • Multiple Whisks, Spatulas, Spoons, Ladles and More
  • Different Shapes and Styles of Chef Knives
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Weighing Devices
  • Colanders, China Cap, Chinois

Ready to Join the Suncoast Commissary Family?

Create, Evolve, and Share the Love.