Michigan
Mobile food vendor operating rules
Michigan mobile food vendors: State license + local permits. The primary food safety authority is Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The primary authorization is called a Food Establishment License. Governed by MCL 289.1101 et seq. (Food Law).
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Cities tracked
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Counties
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Official websites linked
How Michigan Works
Licensing modelState license + local permits
Primary authorityMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Primary documentFood Establishment License
Food safety lawMichigan Food Law of 2000 — MCL 289.1101 et seq.
Admin rulesMichigan Modified Food Code — MFCA Rules
Typical fees$24 – $361(varies by jurisdiction)
County/district health departments administer locally
What to Do Next in Michigan
- Apply for: Food Establishment License
- Through: Local health department
- Health inspections: Locally administered
- Check local city/county for additional permits
Visit Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development website →
Counties
Alcona County (2)Alger County (2)Allegan County (11)Alpena County (2)Antrim County (5)Arenac County (6)Baraga County (2)Barry County (5)Bay County (5)Benzie County (7)Berrien County (17)Branch County (5)Calhoun County (9)Cass County (6)Charlevoix County (4)Cheboygan County (3)Chippewa County (2)Clare County (3)Clinton County (12)Crawford County (1)Delta County (3)Dickinson County (3)Eaton County (11)Emmet County (5)Genesee County (16)Gladwin County (2)Gogebic County (3)Grand Traverse County (3)Gratiot County (6)Hillsdale County (9)Houghton County (7)Huron County (11)Ingham County (8)Ionia County (10)Iosco County (3)Iron County (5)Isabella County (5)Jackson County (8)Kalamazoo County (9)Kalkaska County (1)Kent County (14)Keweenaw County (1)Lake County (2)Lapeer County (10)Leelanau County (4)Lenawee County (12)Livingston County (5)Luce County (1)Mackinac County (2)Macomb County (16)Manistee County (6)Marquette County (3)Mason County (5)Mecosta County (5)Menominee County (5)Midland County (3)Missaukee County (2)Monroe County (10)Montcalm County (9)Montmorency County (1)Muskegon County (11)Newaygo County (5)Oakland County (41)Oceana County (7)Ogemaw County (3)Ontonagon County (1)Osceola County (6)Oscoda CountyOtsego County (2)Ottawa County (7)Presque Isle County (4)Roscommon County (1)Saginaw County (9)Sanilac County (13)Schoolcraft County (1)Shiawassee County (11)St. Clair County (10)St. Joseph County (8)Tuscola County (11)Van Buren County (11)Washtenaw County (8)Wayne County (34)Wexford County (5)
Find Your City
BiteBase tracks 533 cities and 83 counties in Michigan. 509 cities have official websites linked. Mobile food vendor rules in Michigan are governed by MCL 289.1101 et seq. (Food Law). This is general information, not legal advice. Always verify requirements directly with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.