City of Delano, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Event-based MFU approval. Daily fee per location; submit by the Wednesday prior to the event.
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 Delano. 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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- Gather required documents (see requirements above)
- Confirm health permit status with St. Cloud District Office
- Pay applicable fees (Daily fee: $10.00/day per location. (Inferred from application field — verify with city.))
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyWright County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Processing timeTypically 7 business days
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
Fees
Daily fee: $10.00/day per location. (Inferred from application field — verify with city.)
What You Need to Apply
- General Liability Insurance / Certificate of Insurance
Delano Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $10(3 fee tiers)
Permit fees3 rules ▾
- Mobile Food Unit license fee: $10 per day for each location
- Additional convenience fee of 2.85% and minimum charge of $1.50 for credit card use
- Daily fee is $10.00 per day per location
Insurance1 rule ▾
- Certificate of insurance required per City Code Section 401.01, Subd. 4
Documents to submit4 rules ▾
- Applications received after Wednesday deadline will not be issued, no exceptions
- Property owner permission and signature required to sell on private property
- Applications and payment must be submitted no later than Wednesday prior to the event
- Applicant may be required to supply non-public data for license evaluation
State agency licenses1 rule ▾
- MN Health Department license required, copy must be provided
Operating restrictions1 rule ▾
- No single MFU shall operate at the site for more than 21 days at a time
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Mobile Food Unit operations prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Renewal & expiration2 rules ▾
- Licenses issued on event basis, permit MFUs to operate at up to four locations during the year, not to exceed 21 days per location
- Applications and payments must be submitted no later than Wednesday before the event
Eligibility2 rules ▾
- Vendors operating during Fourth of July Celebration must be approved by 4th of July Committee and receive city license
- Applicant must read and agree to respect and obey all regulations of Delano's city code regarding Mobile Food Units
Background check1 rule ▾
- All ice cream vendors are required to undergo a criminal background investigation and complete the background consent form
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Failure to complete, supply, or falsify application information results in delay, denial, or revocation
- Refusal to supply requested data may result in incomplete application or denial
Other rules2 rules ▾
- Applicant must acknowledge receipt of City Code excerpts on Public Protection and General Licensing
- Applicant must agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Delano from any claims or damages
Rules extracted from Delano'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. Email [email protected] for submission questions. Daily permit fee is $10.00/day per location.
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