Food, Beverage, and Lodging Establishments
Licensing
Who will license the establishment?
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has a delegation agreement with some local health agencies (city, county) to provide licenses for food, beverage, and lodging establishments in Minnesota. MDH is responsible for the remaining areas of the state.
The location of the establishment being licensed determines which agency will provide the license. To find out which agency is responsible, follow the link below:
Construction Requirements
For new construction, remodeling or additions, and temporary food services (mobile food unit, seasonal permanent food stand, seasonal temporary food stand, food cart) see:
Special Licensing
Bed and Breakfast | Food Cart | Mobile Food Unit | Seasonal Permanent Food Stand | Seasonal Temporary Food Stand | Special Event Food Stand
In-store Delis, Grocery Stores, Butcher Stores, Bakeries, Convenience Stores
For information about starting an in-store deli, grocery store, butcher store, bakery or convenience store, contact:
Casinos and Tribal Land
For information regarding health regulations in casinos or on tribal land:
Statutes and Rules
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Questions?
health.foodlodging@state.mn.us or
651-201-4500