City of Excelsior, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Annual city license required. Vehicle may park only on private property, as part of city-sanctioned festival/civic event, or on street in R1/R2 with Street Use Permit. Requires health license, photo, and liability insurance; fire inspection required.
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 Excelsior. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
Application on filePDF applicationOfficial source locatedVerified Apr 2026
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyHennepin County
Sales tax9.025% combined (includes 0.5% city tax)
Processing timeTypically 15 business days
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health (Local Health Department)
612-543-5200Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Mobile Food Vehicle License required. $95 application fee + $80 fire inspection fee (payable to Excelsior Fire District, 952-200-8072). Must provide photo of vehicle, valid state/local health license, proof of liability insurance. Allowed on private property, city festivals/events, or R1/R2 streets with Street Use Permit.
What to Do Next
- Contact City of Excelsior to confirm current permit requirements
- Contact Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health for health permit requirements
- Complete your application and any required documents
- Visit the licensing page for the latest requirements
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
Online permit applications for Excelsior are not yet available on BiteBase.
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