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Food Health & Safety

The Northampton Health Department inspects every restaurant and food service retailer before opening and at least twice a year. View aggregate food inspection reports.

This page has information about nutrition and preventing food borne illnesses. You can also download forms for food service permits. Some of the Massachusetts and Northampton laws about food are posted here as well.

Links & Resources

Farmer's Markets in Hampshire County

Food Poisoning: What It Is and How to Report It

Get Food Stamps in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Food Protection Program

WIC: Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program

Permits & Applications

Bed and Breakfast [PDF]

Catering [PDF]

Food Service Establishment [PDF]

Mobile Food [PDF]

Retail Food Establishment [PDF]

Temporary Food Establishment [PDF]

State and Local Regulations

Massachusetts Food Establishment Sanitary Standards

Massachusetts Frozen Dessert Regulations