City of Maple Plain, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City food truck vendor permit application. Requires COI (min $1,000,000) naming City as additional insured and a current valid food license. Detailed map of event area required.
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 Maple Plain. 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 May 2026
- Sign in to BiteBase to pre-fill your application
- Confirm health permit status with Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyHennepin County
Sales tax8.525% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Maple Plain Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $50 – $100(3 fee tiers)
Permit fees3 rules ▾
- License fee: $100 per company
- Background check fee is non-refundable
- Background check fee: $50 per person, paid upfront
Documents to submit4 rules ▾
- Must read and understand Chapter 4 Article 3 of the Maple Plain City Code
- Must submit company handouts, brochures, order forms, etc.
- Must submit credentials establishing relationship with company
- Must submit photocopy of driver's license, state ID or passport
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Solicitation limited to only 10 days per year
Background check4 rules ▾
- Must disclose if previously rejected, suspended or revoked from peddler/solicitor/transient merchant license within past 3 years
- Must disclose any criminal convictions other than petty traffic violations
- City authorized to investigate information and complete MN Computerized Criminal History search
- West Hennepin Public Safety is authorized to conduct criminal history check per MN State Statute 299C.72
Other rules2 rules ▾
- License fees collected after approval is received, licenses obtained at City Hall
- All applicants must carry a copy of their license at all times while working in the City
Rules extracted from Maple Plain's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
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