Rules for ice cream trucks

Unless you have a temporary food permit, you may not operate an ice cream truck within 2,000 feet of any:

• City, county or state fair
• Carnival
• Circus
• Festival
• Public event

See temporary food permit

Ice cream trucks must

• Provide liability insurance in the amount of:
  • $25,000 single and $50,000 multiple coverage for individuals
  • $5,000 for property damage

Before you begin

Look at our information about: 

• How to open a new business
• Sewer Availability Charge (SAC)

Food safety

You are responsible for food safety. This includes control of food from preparation to serving customers.

See City and State food safety resources:

• City of Minneapolis food safety
• Minnesota State food business safety

Record some employee illnesses:

• Read about employee illness
• See Sick and Safe Time resources for food businesses

Follow City and State regulations:

• City of Minneapolis Food Code
• Minnesota State Food Code

Food plan review

You must submit plans to: 

• Open a new food or alcohol business, including:
  • Food carts
  • Food kiosks
  • Food trucks 
• Remodel or expand an existing food or alcohol business 
• Replace food equipment that needs any of these permits for installation:
  • Gas
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing  
• Add ventless cooking equipment or ventless hoods  

The City must approve your plans before you start any work.

See food plan review