City of Medina, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Medina, Minnesota — located in Minnesota. 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 Medina. 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
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- 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
Medina Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $150(2 fee tiers)
Permit fees2 rules ▾
- Application fee of $150.00 to the City of Medina
- Background check fee is non-refundable if application is denied
Workers' compensation5 rules ▾
- Exemption available if no employees covered by workers' comp law (spouse, parents, children, certain farm employees)
- Must provide workers' compensation insurance information or certify exemption
- Must provide insurance company name, policy number, and coverage dates for workers' comp
- Exemption available if no employees covered by law
- Exemption available if self-insured
Documents to submit5 rules ▾
- Must submit digital photo of applicant taken within last 6 months showing head and shoulders
- Transient merchants must submit written permission from property owner and copy of license from Hennepin County
- Must submit photo identification (state issued drivers license or ID card)
- No license shall be issued unless all information has been provided by the applicant
- Must provide Minnesota business tax identification number and Social Security Number for tax clearance
Hours of operation2 rules ▾
- Applications accepted between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed on holidays)
- Activities only allowed between 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or until sundown, whichever occurs first
Eligibility2 rules ▾
- Must deliver completed application in person to City Hall
- Each individual must be separately licensed when more than one person is involved in sales or solicitation activity
Background check2 rules ▾
- Police Investigator will conduct background check on applicant, review process takes up to two weeks
- City authorized to access all sources of information to verify provided information, including criminal history records
Penalties5 rules ▾
- Permit violations result in immediate stoppage of activity and denial of future permit applications
- Information may be used to deny license issuance, renewal, or transfer if applicant owes delinquent taxes
- Failure to supply tax clearance information may jeopardize or delay license processing
- Licenses may not be issued or renewed if workers' comp information is not provided or falsely reported
- $1,000 penalty for not providing or falsely stating workers' comp information
Other rules1 rule ▾
- Applicant agrees to operate business in accordance with Minnesota law and City of Medina ordinances
Rules extracted from Medina's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Contact City Hall for food truck/mobile vendor permit requirements. Hennepin County Environmental Health may also have jurisdiction. Phone: 763-473-4643.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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