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mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements

City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota — located in Anoka County. Operating permits may be required for mobile food vendors. Contact the Community Development 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 Columbia Heights. 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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Verified May 2026
  1. Contact Columbia Heights to request the application
  2. Confirm health permit status with Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services
  3. Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
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Permit requirements

Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyAnoka County
Sales tax8.125% combined

Who Regulates

Health
Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services (Local Health Department)
763-324-4260[email protected]Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license

Official Resources

Columbia Heights official website \u2192Phone: 763-706-3670
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.

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