Food Inspections

There are over 220 food service establishments in the city of Northampton, including restaurants and food service retailers. There are dozens of temporary food service establishments that also request permits throughout the year.

When does the Health Department do comprehensive food inspections?

• Before each new restaurant or food retailer opens


• Twice a calendar year (Departmental goal)


• Whenever we receive a food-borne illness complaint (Departmental policy)

This chart summarizes all food inspections done by the Northampton Health Department for 2012.
If you have questions about any specific restaurant's inspection, please contact the Health Department at:

212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 587-1214

Merridith O'Leary, RS, Director
moleary@northamptonma.gov