City of Annandale, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Annandale requires an operating permit for mobile food vendors. See details below.
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 Annandale. 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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Downloadable PDF applicationVerified Jun 2026
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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
Food safety
St. Cloud District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Annandale Permit Rules & Requirements
Documents to submit2 rules ▾
- Must provide written permission from property owner for transient merchant use
- Must provide proof of license/registration and identification when requested
Operating restrictions6 rules ▾
- Cannot enter private property unless invited by owner/tenant when 'No Peddlers/Solicitors' sign is posted
- Must leave property when requested and cannot conduct business in obscene, threatening, intimidating or abusive manner
- Cannot obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic on streets, alleys, sidewalks or public right-of-way
- Cannot conduct business in a way that threatens health, safety and welfare of individuals or general public
- Cannot make false or misleading statements about products/services or claim city endorsement
- Cannot use horns, whistles, bells, or unreasonably loud noise to attract attention
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Cannot conduct business before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Solicitors need not be licensed, but are still required to register with this form
Background check1 rule ▾
- Applicant cannot have been convicted of felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor in past 5 years (excluding traffic offenses)
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Only property owner or tenant can remove 'No Peddlers/Solicitors' signs
- Cannot use another person's license or registration
Rules extracted from Annandale's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Contact City Hall at 320-274-3055 or email [email protected]. Office hours Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Building permits accepted by email; check Forms page for food vendor permit availability.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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