City of Princeton, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Princeton, Minnesota — located in Mille Lacs County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit. Contact the City Administration.
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 Princeton. 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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Online application formVerified Jun 2026
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- Confirm health permit status with St. Cloud District Office
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountiesMille Lacs County, Sherburne County
Sales tax7.375% combined
Application methodOnline web form
Who Regulates
Food safety
St. Cloud District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Princeton Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $30 – $250(4 fee tiers)
Permit fees4 rules ▾
- Permit fee for 5 days of sales in 3-month period: $50 per person
- Annual permit fee: $250 per person
- No fee required for private property operations
- Permit fee for 5 consecutive days: $30 per person
Insurance5 rules ▾
- Insurance certificate must require notification to city if policy cancelled before expiration
- Commercial general liability insurance required with minimum $1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate
- Automobile liability insurance required with minimum $1M combined single limit
- City of Princeton must be named as additional insured
- Must submit certificate of insurance
Workers' compensation1 rule ▾
- Must submit completed Certificate of Compliance with MN Workers Compensation Law
Documents to submit7 rules ▾
- Certificate of insurance must be attached to application
- Must submit copy of driver's license or valid government photo ID
- Must submit copy of MN Dept of Health or Agriculture license
- Must submit appropriate fee made payable to City of Princeton
- Must submit completed application
- Copy of driver's license or state ID must be attached
- Must provide complete addresses of prior residences in last 5 years with additional sheets if needed
State agency licenses2 rules ▾
- State license required
- Mobile food units must hold valid license from MN Dept of Health or Agriculture
Operating restrictions2 rules ▾
- Cannot operate more than 21 days annually at any one public place
- Cannot operate more than 21 days annually at any one private property location
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Must disclose felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor convictions with jurisdiction, type, and disposition
Background check3 rules ▾
- Must submit completed background investigation consent release
- Princeton Police Department shall conduct criminal history background investigation including adult and juvenile records
- Applicant has no legal obligation to consent but refusal prevents application processing
Penalties1 rule ▾
- False disclosures subject to perjury proceedings and license application forfeiture
Other rules1 rule ▾
- Must comply with Princeton Code Chapter 670 regulations
Rules extracted from Princeton's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Food truck permit application via JotForm. Temporary permits: $30 single-day / $50 multi-day events. Annual permits: $250. Food trucks must locate at least 200 feet from similar businesses and 500 feet from community events in which they are not invited participants.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.