City of Clearwater, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Clearwater, Minnesota — located in Wright County. Mobile food unit permits are handled through an online application. Contact the City Hall for applications.
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 Clearwater. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
Pre-fill ready on BiteBase
Online application formVerified Jun 2026
- Sign in to BiteBase to pre-fill your application
- Confirm health permit status with Stearns County Environmental Services
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountiesStearns County, Wright County
Sales tax7.625% combined (includes 0.5% city tax)
Application methodOnline web form
Who Regulates
Health
Stearns County Environmental Services (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Clearwater Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $25(1 fee tier)
Permit fees1 rule ▾
- Registration fee $25.00 for 1-7 days per individual
Documents to submit6 rules ▾
- Application must be presented in person
- Copy of driver's license taken when application submitted
- Must provide credentials establishing relationship to employer/supplier if representing others
- Application is not acceptable if not fully completed
- Application must be submitted in person, not via email, fax, or US mail
- Copy of driver's license must be provided
Operating restrictions1 rule ▾
- Cannot enter premises where prohibiting sign is placed
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Solicitation and peddling prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. every day
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Solicitors do not require a permit
Penalties1 rule ▾
- Misrepresentation or omission of facts can result in permit denial
Other rules1 rule ▾
- Wright County Sheriff's Department notified after application filed
Rules extracted from Clearwater's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Uses Peddlers/Solicitors/Transient Merchant Permit for food vendors. Permit available at City Hall and via online Forms & Permits page.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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