Seasonal Food Permit application

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact the Minneapolis Health Department at 612-673-3000.

People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 agents at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.

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Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 612-673-3500

A seasonal food permit is an annual permit. Seasonal vendors can take part in farmers markets and public events in Minneapolis.

You must submit your application two weeks before your first event.

Cottage food and product of the farm vendors do not need to fill out this application.

Section A - Applicant information

We will use this information to contact you. Please give us your best email and phone number for communicating with us.

Name

Business name

If none, write "none"

Street address

City

State

ZIP

Telephone #

Phone

Email address

Do you have a license in another jurisdiction?

Yes

Section B - Event information

Event name

You must list at least one approved event or Farmers Market to be considered for a Seasonal Permit.

Start date

End date

How many markets and/or events

How many markets and/or events do you plan on attending in Minneapolis from April 1st to March 31st?

Section C - Food and beverages

Please list all food and beverages you plan on selling, giving away, or sampling

Please list where you will get your food and beverages such as, grocery stores, food suppliers, and farms

When will you purchase your food or beverages?

Select one.

Before the first day of the event

On each event day. At end of each day, all remaining food is discarded.

On the first event day. At the end of each day, all remaining food is stored.

Section E - Transporting food to the event

How long will your food be in transit? (in miles and transportation time)

What will you use to keep foods cold or hot?

Section F - Equipment and handwashing

Equipment must be certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI accredited or certification program (such as NSF, CSA, ETL, or UL).

Sterno™ and other canned heat are not allowed at outdoor events.
Domestic slow cookers and crock pots are not allowed.
Ice in coolers is not allowed to hold time or temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.

Please list all equipment you plan to use at the event

Will you have handwashing within 10 feet?

Required if you serve open food, beverages, or samples.

Yes

Will you have mechanical refrigeration at the event for cold holding?

Required for all TCS food or beverages.

Yes

Section H - Food prepared at the event

List the menu item you will prepare at the event

Describe how you will prepare or store your menu items. If your food items are prepackaged, describe how you are holding the item.

Do you have more menu items to add?

Yes

Section I – Verification, signature and fees

Read and initial each item to verify you understand the requirements.

I understand:

That this is not a stand alone permit and I must be part of a city event or farmer’s market to operate