New Food Establishments

Food Establishment - Plan Review  

Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist - FY26 (PDF)

Allergen Awareness Poster:  English version -  Spanish Version

All Permit Fees Are Non Refundable

Opening a New Food Establishment is exciting, here are the steps to the process:

  1. Visit the Building Department for a zoning review of your business
  2. Visit the Fire Department for a safety inspection (if it is not part of your zoning review)
  3. Visit the Town Clerk to obtain a business certificate
  4. Visit the Board of Health and present proof of documentation from the (3) previous departments, completed permit application, plan review fee and permit fee.
  5. Lastly, visit the Board of Selectmen to obtain a Common Victualler's License
  6.  Once Plan Review is approved then a pre-operational inspection will be conducted.