City of Albertville, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Albertville, Minnesota — located in Wright County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit. Applications are handled through City Hall.
Minnesota mobile food vendors need a state food license from MDH (or your delegated local health authority) and a local business permit from City of Albertville. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
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- Confirm health permit status with St. Cloud District Office
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyWright County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Issuing authorityCity Clerk's Office
Food safety
St. Cloud District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Albertville Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $20 – $75(2 fee tiers)
Permit fees2 rules ▾
- Temporary MFU license fee: $20
- Annual MFU license fee: $75
Documents to submit4 rules ▾
- Must provide copy of MN Health Department license
- Property owner permission required for selling on private property
- Background investigation consent form must be notarized
- Applicant must sign acknowledgment of Tennessen Warning understanding
State agency licenses1 rule ▾
- MFUs must be licensed by Minnesota Health Department and adhere to State food truck regulations
Operating restrictions8 rules ▾
- MFUs must close during adverse weather when shelter is not provided
- MFUs cannot use sound amplifying equipment, TVs, lights, bells, horns or noisemakers except ice cream trucks in residential areas
- MFUs cannot obstruct pedestrian or vehicle movement or pose safety hazard
- MFUs must be located on asphalt or concrete surface
- MFUs must be on private property with written owner consent, or in public park with city approval; ice cream trucks allowed in public right-of-way in residential districts
- Unlawful to sell goods on public lands or public right-of-way
- Space used including parking cannot exceed existing business space and max 100 square feet for merchandise display
- No overnight storage of equipment or merchandise permitted
Distance & setback2 rules ▾
- Must demonstrate 200 feet distance from restaurants or coffee shops
- MFUs cannot be within 200 feet of existing restaurants or coffee shops
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Mobile food unit operations prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Eligibility2 rules ▾
- Providing false information in application may result in denial of license
- Information requested is to determine eligibility for a license from the City
Background check4 rules ▾
- All ice cream vendors must undergo criminal background investigation and complete background consent form
- Ice cream truck vendors must undergo criminal background check at applicant's cost
- City will investigate background and history of applicant through Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and other law enforcement officials
- Criminal charges will not necessarily bar license unless related to the license matter
Zoning1 rule ▾
- MFUs may only operate in business, industrial, and public/institutional districts; ice cream trucks may operate in all zoning districts
Penalties4 rules ▾
- City may revoke MFU license for non-compliance with Chapter 4 conditions
- Failure to reveal requested criminal information is falsification and grounds for denial
- Supplying information could lead to investigation that results in application denial
- Refusing to supply requested information will prevent license processing
Other rules8 rules ▾
- Mobile unit must be self-contained with food storage, cooking, and preparation capabilities for direct consumer sales
- Mobile food unit can operate maximum 21 days annually at any one place
- Mobile unit must be readily movable without disassembling for transport to another location
- MFUs must provide independent power supply screened from view, generators permitted
- MFU sites must be kept neat and orderly with trash/recycling collection and cleanup
- Signage must comply with City Code size and number provisions
- Applicants are not legally obligated to supply requested information and may refuse
- Information will be released to Minnesota Department of Revenue and other authorized agencies
Rules extracted from Albertville's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Submit completed application to City Hall at 5959 Main Ave NE, Albertville, MN 55301. No public email available — call 763-497-3384 for submission guidance.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.