Restaurant license application

You can apply for a restaurant business license.

What to know

Definition

A food business preparing food and beverages for customers. 

This license is for:

  • Delicatessens
  • Sit-down restaurants
  • Fast food restaurants
  • Coffee shops

If you plan to serve liquor, wine, or beer, complete an alcohol license application

You will not need to fill out a restaurant application if you are serving alcohol.

Apply for a restaurant license

Application requirements

To submit this application, you must provide the following:

  • Completed application form
  • License fee
  • Completed floor plan form
  • Certified food protection manager 
  • Background check
  • Copy of the menu
  • Equipment being replaced or added
  • Completed food plan review form
  • Sewer availability charge

Application

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Contact us

Environmental Health

Minneapolis Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday