Licensing
Food, Beverage, and Lodging (FBL)

map showing the counties with delegation authority in Minnesota

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: MDH jurisdiction for new construction, remodeling and additions or temporary food services (mobile food unit, seasonal permanent food stand, seasonal temporary food stand, food cart) see:

Special Licensing

Bed and Breakfast | Food Catering Requirements | Food Cart | Mobile Food Unit | Seasonal Permanent Food Stand | Seasonal Temporary Food Stand | Special Event Food Stand | Boarding and Lodging with Special Services

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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Updated Wednesday, 01-May-2013 15:45:41 CDT