City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of St. Louis Park requires an operating permit for mobile food vendors. See details below.
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 St. Louis Park. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
Apply on BiteBase
Pre-fill your St. Louis Park application from your vendor profile
Pre-fill readyOnline formOfficial source located
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyHennepin County
Sales tax8.525% combined
Fire inspectionRequired
Application methodOnline web form
Who Regulates
Issuing authorityCity Clerk's Office
Health
Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health (Local Health Department)
612-543-5200Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Requires Mobile Use Permit for food trucks. Each applicant must present application and valid government-issued photo ID in person.
What to Do Next
- Sign in to BiteBase to pre-fill and submit your St. Louis Park application
- Confirm health permit status with Hennepin County Epidemiology and Environmental Health
- Schedule your fire inspection
- Visit the licensing page for the latest requirements
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.