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.
- Review the official licensing page
- Confirm health permit status with Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Who Regulates
Excelsior Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees2 rules ▾
- Application fee is $175 including fire district inspection fee
- Annual permit fee is $175
Documents to submit4 rules ▾
- Must submit city street use permit application for residential area street locations
- Must submit proof of liability insurance
- Must submit photo of the mobile food vehicle
- Must submit valid state or local health department license
Operating restrictions1 rule ▾
- Mobile food vehicles may only park on private property, at licensed city events, or on streets in R1/R2 zones with permit
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- City license is valid for calendar year 2023
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- All mobile food vehicles in Excelsior must be city licensed and meet state fire code
Other rules2 rules ▾
- Annual license and inspection sticker must be prominently displayed on serving window side
- Fire district inspection must be completed 15 days prior to event
Rules extracted from Excelsior's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
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.
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