Saint Paul requires food trucks to obtain a mobile food vendor license from the city and a food license from the Minnesota Department of Health or Ramsey County. Food trucks must operate from an approved commissary and pass health inspections. Permits can be obtained through the PAULIE system.
Food trucks operating in Saint Paul must obtain a mobile food vendor permit from the city and a food service permit from the Minnesota health department or county health authority. Requirements include passing a vehicle and equipment inspection, maintaining a commissary agreement for food prep and waste disposal, and carrying liability insurance. Operators need a valid business license and food handler certifications. Fire extinguisher and handwashing station required. Annual renewal with inspection.
Operating without permit: $250 to $1,000 plus impoundment. Health violations: immediate closure order. Expired permits: $100 to $500 per day.
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