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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.
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Downloadable PDF applicationVerified Jun 2026
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  2. Confirm health permit status with Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health
  3. Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
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Documents on file:
Peddler-Solicitor-Application-PDF →
Licensing page →Golden Valley website →Health authority →

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)
612-543-5200[email protected]Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license

Golden Valley Permit Rules & Requirements

Documents to submit1 rule ▾
  • Applicant must receive and familiarize themselves with city ordinance to solicitors
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
  • Solicitation cannot be conducted between 8 pm and 9 am
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
  • Permit duration cannot exceed 30 days
Eligibility1 rule ▾
  • Criminal conviction will not bar license unless directly related to occupation or showing insufficient rehabilitation
Background check3 rules ▾
  • Criminal convictions within 5 years must be disclosed including nature of offense and penalty
  • Investigation by consumer protection agency or State Attorney General must be disclosed with dates and outcome
  • Denial or revocation of solicitation license within 3 years must be disclosed with details and locations
Penalties1 rule ▾
  • License denial for falsification of application including failure to reveal criminal conviction
Other rules1 rule ▾
  • City authorized to investigate information and contact persons/organizations named on application

Rules extracted from Golden Valley's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.

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 ([email protected], 763-593-8057). Must not park within 200 feet of similar permanent business without written permission. Hours: 8 AM - 10 PM.

BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.

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