City of Lexington, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Lexington, Minnesota — located in Anoka County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit.
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 Lexington. 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
- Sign in to BiteBase to pre-fill your application
- Confirm health permit status with Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyAnoka County
Sales tax8.125% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Lexington Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $100(2 fee tiers)
Permit fees2 rules ▾
- Application fee: $100
- Background check fee: $100 per applicant
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Solicitation only allowed between 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- Registration expires 60 days after approval
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Unlawful to engage in contribution solicitation without license
Rules extracted from Lexington's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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