City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake. 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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- Confirm health permit status with Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountiesRamsey County, Washington County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Who Regulates
Health
Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
White Bear Lake Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $25 – $150(12 fee tiers)
Permit fees12 rules ▾
- Refuse and recycling additional fee for every additional 250 people: $25.00
- Podvin Park pavilion only non-resident fee: $90.00
- Podvin Park pavilion only corporate/for-profit fee: $150.00
- Podvin Park pavilion only deposit: $100.00
- Refuse and recycling for events over 100 people community & non-profit: $50.00 flat fee
- Refuse and recycling for corporate & for-profit events over 100 people: $50.00
- Refuse and recycling for events over 250-500 people corporate & for-profit: $75.00
- Bossard, Ramaley, Rotary, Spruce and Jack Yost Parks resident fee: $25.00
- Bossard, Ramaley, Rotary, Spruce and Jack Yost Parks non-resident fee: $75.00
- Bossard, Ramaley, Rotary, Spruce and Jack Yost Parks corporate/for-profit fee: $100.00
- Bossard, Ramaley, Rotary, Spruce and Jack Yost Parks deposit: $75.00
- Podvin Park pavilion only resident fee: $35.00
Documents to submit2 rules ▾
- Special events applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event
- Must contact city clerk for temporary permit and liquor liability insurance if selling or giving away alcohol
Operating restrictions3 rules ▾
- Do not attach signs to trees with nails or staples or stake into the ground
- No use of paint or other permanent marking of curb or pathways
- For marking paths and routes, only chalk, cones or flags may be used
Penalties1 rule ▾
- Use of paint will result in a $250 fine
Rules extracted from White Bear Lake's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
White Bear Lake official website \u2192Phone: 651-429-8508
Additional Notes
Contact City Clerk / Business Licensing at 651-429-8508 or [email protected] for application details and requirements.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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