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City of Golden Valley, Minnesota

mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements

Vendor registration and city event permit required. Requires current Hennepin County mobile food vendor license. If on city property/right-of-way, COI with City as additional insured required. Location rules include distance from restaurants and schools unless written permission provided.

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 Golden Valley. 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 tax9.775% combined (includes 1.25% city tax)
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

Licensing / permits page \u2192Golden Valley official website \u2192Phone: 763-593-8095

Additional Notes

Mobile Vending Event Permit Application required. Submit at least 2 weeks before event date. $50 event permit fee for city parks. Fire inspection required (fire@goldenvalleymn.gov, 763-593-8057). Must not park within 200 feet of similar permanent business without written permission. Hours: 8 AM - 10 PM.

What to Do Next

  1. Contact City of Golden Valley to confirm current permit requirements
  2. Contact Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health for health permit requirements
  3. Complete your application and any required documents
  4. Visit the licensing page for the latest requirements
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