City of Credit River, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Credit River, Minnesota — located in Scott County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit.
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 Credit River. 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 Metro District Office
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyScott County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Food safety
Metro District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Credit River Permit Rules & Requirements
Documents to submit2 rules ▾
- Applicant must provide consent for release of criminal history data and driver's license/traffic record data
- Fax or photocopy accepted as original for authorization form
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Daily hours for soliciting are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- Authorization expires one year after date of signature
Background check4 rules ▾
- Applicant must disclose any felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor convictions except traffic offenses
- City will access criminal history and driving records as part of application review
- Authorization required to release criminal history and driver license information for background check
- Investigation will be conducted to ensure applicant meets licensing criteria
Penalties2 rules ▾
- False statements or omissions will result in denial of application
- Failure to provide background check information could result in inability to obtain license
Rules extracted from Credit River's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Contact Community Development for food vendor permit requirements. Some licenses require printed form delivered in-person, by mail, or email.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.