Plan Reviews & Licensing

The city of St. Cloud is the regulatory authority for plan review and licensing under delegated agreements with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture within the city. Different construction guidelines apply depending on the type of establishment. Select the appropriate food service construction guide provided below based on the type of license needed. If uncertain, call 320-255-7214 for assistance.

Food Service Construction Guides

• Minnesota Department of Health Food Service Construction Guide - This guide should be used in the preparation of plans regarding food and beverage establishments, schools, daycares, and lodging establishments.
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture Retail Food Establishment Construction Guide - This guide should be use in the preparation of retail food plans regarding grocery stores, convenience stores, meat cutting operations, delicatessens, and retail stores that sell prepackaged food products.
• Minnesota Department of Health Temporary Food Establishment Construction Guide - This guide should be used in the preparation of plans regarding mobile food units, seasonal temporary food stands, and food carts.

Other Information

• Forms and Applications
• Food Stand Operational Guidance
• Variance for Food & Lodging