Mobile Food Unit
Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS)

Owners and operators of mobile food units (MFU) must meet licensing and food safety requirements to get their business started. This fact sheet helps them understand these requirements. It promotes safe operation of the MFU and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.

• Mobile Food Unit (PDF)
  • Tsheb Ua Mov Noj (Hmong) (PDF)
  • Gaariga Cuntada wareegta (Somali) (PDF)
  • Unidad Móvil de Comida (Spanish) (PDF)

Food and beverage establishments in Minnesota are licensed by different agencies. The establishment's menu and location of operation determines which agency is responsible for plan review and licensing.

• Licensing Jurisdiction

This guide will help individuals or groups submit MFU plans to the Minnesota Department of Health.

• Mobile Food Unit, Seasonal Temporary Food Stand and Seasonal Permanent Food Stand Construction Guide (PDF)
  • Cov Lus Qhia Txog Kev Tsim Tsa Lub Tsheb Ua Mov Noj, Rooj Laub Muag Khoom Noj Raws Caij Nyoog Txawb Ib Ntus Thiab Tas Mus Li (Hmong) (PDF)
  • Tusmada dhismaha gaariga cuntada wareegta, miiska ku meel gaarka ah ee cuntada xiliyada gaarka ah, iyo miiska cunto xiliyeedka rasmiga ah (Somali) (PDF)
  • Guía de Construcción de Unidades Móviles de Comida, Puestos Estacionales Temporales de Comida y Puestos Estacionales Permanentes de Comida (Spanish) (PDF)