The City of Minneapolis Health Department and Business Licensing Division are urging people to avoid buying food from anyone who is not licensed.
The risk of getting food poisoning is highest when buying from an unlicensed vendor. These sellers are often not trained in food safety.
Licensed vendors follow basic food safety practices that help prevent foodborne illness through handwashing; keeping foods at safe temperatures; buying food (or ingredients) from approved sources; and making food in a licensed kitchen or restaurant.
How to recognize licensed food vendors: The City requires licensed vendors to display a current license on their cart. If you don’t see a City of Minneapolis sticker, ask the vendor to show it.