City of Gem Lake, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Gem Lake is tracked by BiteBase. Contact this city for current requirements.
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Downloadable PDF applicationVerified May 2026
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- Confirm health permit status with St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Operating permitContact this city to confirm
CountyRamsey County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Gem Lake Permit Rules & Requirements
Documents to submit6 rules ▾
- Written permission from property owner required for Transient Merchants only
- Ramsey County License required for Transient Merchants only
- License application must be received 14 days prior to conducting business
- Must attach color copy of driver's license or government issued photo ID
- Must provide details of any license denial/revocation including dates, agency, and reason
- Applicant signature required to process application
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Daily license maximum duration is 14 consecutive days
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- License expires one year from date of issuance
Background check2 rules ▾
- Application must disclose any previous business license denials or revocations by government entities
- Must disclose felony or misdemeanor convictions within last 5 years except minor traffic offenses
Penalties1 rule ▾
- False information may result in denial, suspension, or revocation of business license
Other rules2 rules ▾
- Authorization for release of information expires two years from signature date
- Application processing time up to 10 business days
Rules extracted from Gem Lake's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
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