Food Permit Information & Food-Handling

According to the CDC, the top 5 risk factors that most often are responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks are: 

  • Poor hygiene
  • Cross contamination
  • Improper cooking temperatures
  • Improper hot or cold holding temperatures
  • Using food from an unapproved source

At the end of 2018, the Food Code was updated. We will now be using the Merged Food Code which is comprised of the FDA 2013 Retail Food Code and 105 CMR 590.000

Food Safety Information

Types of Food Establishments Requiring Permits

  • Restaurant or Food Service Establishment
  • Retail Food Establishment
  • Milk and Dairy Licenses
  • Manufacturer of Frozen Desserts and/or Ice Cream Mixes
  • Residential Kitchen
  • Temporary Food Service
  • Mobile Food Service
  • Catering

Please contact the Health Department with any questions or concerns.

Food Establishment Permit Applications