Food Truck License

Food trucks offer a fun and flexible way to bring diverse dining options to Hastings. To operate a mobile food unit (MFU) within City limits all vendors must comply with local licensing requirements, State health and fire codes.

License Requirements

To operate a food truck in Hastings, you must:

1. Submit an application, including:

   • Mobile Food Unit License Application 

   • Copy of valid license from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) or Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

   • Proof of general liability insurance

   • Additional required documentation

2. Pay the applicable license fee

3. Comply with zoning rules and parking restrictions

4. Receive approval from the City Clerk’s Office

Operating Locations

Food trucks may operate in the following locations with proper approvals:

• Private property (with owner’s written consent)

• Designated public areas (with City permission or as part of a permitted event)

• City parks (only during permitted events or with Parks and Recreation Director approval)

Operation in residential neighborhoods or on city streets is generally not permitted without special approval and additional licensing requirements. 

Hours of Operation

Food trucks may typically operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved as part of a special event or City-sanctioned activity.

Safety and Compliance

Operators must comply with all local, county, and state regulations, including:

• Fire extinguisher and suppression systems (if cooking on-site)

• Food safety requirements

• Trash management and cleanup

• Noise control

Mobile Food Units shall be open to inspection during all open hours.

Licenses must be conspicuously displayed at all times.