Food Service

This Permit Application Type is currently
NOT available electronically

Please click HERE to access the Food Permit application (for all food related applications). 

Then, please download, print, complete, and submit the application along with all the required documentation to include any applicable permit fee to the Health Department. 

Payment methods: Cash or Check made payable to: Town of Shrewsbury

Return application, supporting documents and applicable fee to: 

Town Hall
100 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Attn: Health Department

MASSACHUSETTS RETAIL FOOD CODE
The adoption of the 2013 Federal Food Code went into effect on October 5, 2018. 

Learn about the new Retail Food Code and see its supporting documentation at: Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).

Please reference the Food Code Guidance document under "Resources" at the bottom of this page.

Cooking Appliances under Tents, Canopies, and other Temporary Structures.
Please click Memorandum from the State Fire Marshal for information.

Resources

  1. Food Code Guidance (PDF)
  2. Food - Application (PDF)
  1. BOH letter with Plastic and Polystyrene ban info 04-21-23 (PDF)