Application Requirements for Food Truck Use Permits

Food Truck Use Permit (Truck/Trailer)

Permit to operate a food and beverage establishment in a mobile food unit that operates on University property for no more than 21 cumulative days per year.

The process begins with a Use Agreement through the Real Estate Office (REO)

Submit a Permit Application by clicking Online Application System Login.  Must have the Certified Food Protection Manager Name and License and the primary campus location.

The permit will not be issued until the applicant has met all REO requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which Inspections Are Required?

The required inspections are based on the type of work being performed and will be identified during permit approval and documented on the Inspection Record Card when the permit is issued.

For more information about inspections, visit our Inspections page.

How Do I Pay My Permit Fees?

Permit fees can be paid by check, credit card, or by University of Minnesota Enterprise Financial System (EFS). The fees due will display in the online application system when the permit has been reviewed and approved.

Paying By Check

Checks should be made payable to the U of MN Building Code Department and can be mailed to:

University of Minnesota Building Code Department
270 Donhowe Building
319 15th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

When the payment has been received an email will be sent stating that the permit is issued and you can print the Permit and Inspection Record.

Paying by Credit Card

You will receive an email that the permit is ready to be paid for.  When you complete the payment, the permit will be issued and the Permit and Inspection Record can be printed.

Paying by U of M EFS Number

Select U of M Budget as the Payment Method when applying for the permit and enter the correct budget string information.  When the permit is approved the payment will be applied.  You will receive an email that the permit has been issued and you can print the Permit and Inspection Record.

How Do I Print My Permit Documents?

Steps to print the permit and inspection record and the reviewed documents:

  1. Visit the online application system
  2. Login
  3. Click on your username in the upper right corner and select Your Items
  4. Click on view for the permit that documents are needed for
  5. Click on the Documents tab

Download from the Approved Documents folder.