City of Lewiston, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Lewiston 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 Rochester District Office
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Operating permitContact this city to confirm
CountyWinona County
Sales tax7.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Food safety
Rochester District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Lewiston Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $125(2 fee tiers)
Permit fees2 rules ▾
- Non-refundable processing fee required for license application
- Initial application and annual license fee of $125 (non-refundable)
Documents to submit8 rules ▾
- Must complete and submit Peddler's License and Registration Application
- Must provide required information and documents for license eligibility determination
- Written permission from property owner required if using fixed site for display and sale
- Must wear City-issued identification badge and show upon request
- Background Authorization form required for initial application only
- Applicant signature must be notarized for initial application
- Must provide full legal name including middle name, current address and phone number
- Authorization form must be signed to release private data from Winona County Sheriff's Department and State of Minnesota
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- Authorization valid for one year with right to cancel before expiration
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Felony conviction disqualifies applicant
Background check1 rule ▾
- Investigation of all applicants required by Lewiston Police Department prior to application consideration
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Providing false information could result in license denial
- Incomplete applications will be returned
Other rules1 rule ▾
- Must be approved by City Council at next meeting (2nd & 4th Wednesday)
Rules extracted from Lewiston's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
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