Mobile Food Establishment (MFE)

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Mobile Food Establishment Questions and Answers

What additional State or Local permits may the MFE be required to have?

Shrewsbury Health Department Permitting Requirements

  • Completed Food permit application (application can be found under Resources at the bottom of this page)
  • Copy of Food Protection Manager certificate
  • Copy of Allergen Awareness certificate
  • Copy of food permit from the town you're based out of
  • Copy of last food inspection report
  • Copy of State Hawker & Peddler's License
  • Copy of Menu 
  • Fee: $75.00 per temporary food event or $250.00 for an annual permit (check can be made payable to: Town of Shrewsbury)

Please contact the Health Department to schedule an inspection of the truck(s) with the Health Inspector. Upon a passing inspection, a permit would be issued at that time.

Note: Deadline to apply with the Board of Health is two (2) weeks prior to any temporary food event. A Health Agent will conduct an inspection on the day of the event. Upon a passing inspection, a temporary food permit will be issued.

Please read the Food Vendor Notice below under Resources from the Parks and Recreation Department.

Resources

  1. Food Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Shrewsbury Board of Health Fee Schedule - Effective 11-15-22 (PDF)
  1. Food Vendor Notice - from the Parks and Recreation Department (PDF)