City of Shorewood, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Shorewood 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 Shorewood. 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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- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountiesCarver County, Hennepin County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Processing timeTypically 15 business days
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Food safety
Metro District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Shorewood Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $80(3 fee tiers)
Permit fees3 rules ▾
- No fee required for private property events or city sponsored events including public safety events
- Special event permit application fee: $50 for public property, $0 for private property
- Mobile and Temporary Cooking Inspection Fee: $80.00
Documents to submit1 rule ▾
- Annual permit stickers must be prominently displayed on serving side of vehicle
State agency licenses2 rules ▾
- All mobile and temporary cooking must be inspected and permitted by Excelsior Fire District
- Pre-inspection must be completed no less than 15 days prior to the event
Operating restrictions3 rules ▾
- Roadway must remain passable for emergency vehicles
- No additional events permitted at same location within 6 months without City Council approval
- All mobile and temporary cooking must be parked on the street
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- Processing time is 15 business days, 30 days if mobile cooking involved
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Events with more than 75 anticipated attendees must register and obtain permit
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Police may order dispersal if event violates health, safety, comfort provisions or Chapter 501
- Mobile and temporary cooking that do not complete pre-inspection will not be permitted to serve
Rules extracted from Shorewood's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Applications accepted in-person, by mail, or via email scan to [email protected]. City will notify if original form is needed. Phone: 952-960-7900.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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