City of Plymouth, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Simple event vendor form: vendor name, contact, food truck license number, items and prices, plus terms (no alcohol, bring generator, maintain license).
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 Plymouth. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
Official source located
Downloadable PDF applicationVerified Jun 2026
- Review the official licensing page
- Confirm health permit status with Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
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
Official Resources
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