Food Establishments

If you are planning on opening a new food establishment, please review procedures below:
Procedures to obtain a Permit to Operate a Food Establishment

Food Establishment Permit Application 

• Permit to Operate a Residential Kitchen Application
• Permit to Operate a Food Establishment Application
• 2021 Renewal to Operate a Food Establishment Application
• Workman's Compensation Affidavit

Food Establishment Regulations & Guidance Documents

• 2013 Federal Food Code
• 2015 Supplement to the 2013 Food Code 
• 105 CMR 590.000 Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments *UPDATED*
• Guidance on Retail Food by Establishment Type (PDF)
• Regulation Pertaining to Certification of Managers in Food Safety (PDF)
• Grease Trap Regulations (PDF)
• Department of Public Health Allergen Awareness Vendors (PDF)
• Department of Public Health Food Label Brochure (PDF)
• Food Allergen Awareness Requirements Letter (PDF)
• Food Allergen Awareness Restaurant Poster (PDF)
• Department of Public Health Food Safety Exam Trainers (PDF)

Food Establishment Plan Review

• Plan Review to obtain a Permit to Change Menu, Equipment, Operations or Renovations
• Food Establishment Plan Review Application
• Workman's Compensation Affidavit