City of Hastings, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Hastings, Minnesota — located in Dakota County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit. Contact the City Hall for applications. Fees: Application fee required (amount not in PDF metadata — verify with city at 651-480-6150).
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 Hastings. 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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- Gather required documents (see requirements above)
- Confirm health permit status with Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment
- Pay applicable fees (Application fee required (amount not in PDF metadata — verify with city at 651-480-6150).)
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountiesDakota County, Washington County
Sales tax8.125% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Issuing authorityCity Clerk's Office
Health
Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Fees
Application fee required (amount not in PDF metadata — verify with city at 651-480-6150).
What You Need to Apply
- General Liability Insurance / Certificate of Insurance
- State Department of Health or Agriculture License
- Workers Compensation Insurance
Hastings Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $30 – $225(4 fee tiers)
Permit fees4 rules ▾
- One day mobile food unit license fee: $30
- Credit card and debit card payments assessed convenience fee
- Annual mobile food unit license fee: $225
- Additional investigation fee applies if applicable
Insurance5 rules ▾
- City of Hastings must be listed as additional insured on insurance
- City must be listed as additional insured on all liability policies
- Applicant must save, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the City and its officers from all claims and damages
- Commercial liability insurance minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate, $50,000 property damage
- Applicant's insurance shall act as primary coverage for any claims
Workers' compensation1 rule ▾
- Valid workers' compensation policy must be kept in effect at all times by employers in accordance with statutory requirements
Documents to submit9 rules ▾
- Must submit current certificate of insurance
- Must submit completed mobile food unit application
- Must submit color copy of valid government-issued photo ID
- Must submit current Minnesota Department of Health or Agriculture license
- Must submit letter of consent from property owner if selling on private property
- Letter of consent from property owner required if operating on private property
- Workers' compensation insurance policy information must be listed on submitted certificate of insurance
- Must provide Minnesota business tax identification number and social security number or individual taxpayer identification number
- Must provide certificate of insurance showing proof of required liability insurance
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- Annual license term runs from April 1 to March 31
Background check2 rules ▾
- Ice cream truck vendors in residential neighborhoods require criminal background check
- All ice cream truck vendors must undergo criminal history investigation and complete background consent form
Penalties3 rules ▾
- License may be denied, not renewed, or transfer denied if applicant owes delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest to Minnesota Department of Revenue
- Failure to supply tax information may jeopardize or delay licensing processing
- Misstatements or omissions may result in disqualification or denial of license
Other rules8 rules ▾
- Applications processed within 10 business days after receipt of all materials
- License certificate must be displayed conspicuously on licensed premises at all times
- Data submitted by applicants is classified as private until license approval
- City may make private data accessible if failure to do so creates danger to public health or safety
- Private data may be shared with various officials and agencies as required by law
- Certain data types remain permanently private under Minnesota law
- Applicant must acknowledge reading and understanding regulations and agree to comply with all applicable laws
- Applicant must agree to abide by all application provisions and City policies/ordinances
Rules extracted from Hastings's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Submit completed application to City Hall at 101 4th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033. No public email available — call 651-480-6150 for submission guidance and current fee amount.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.