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Health Division

The Health Division enforces food and sanitary laws for Inspectional Services. Learn about our team approach to protecting public health.

The Health Division ensures that all Boston businesses comply with state sanitary and federal food codes, as well as applicable state laws and local ordinances. Our inspectors oversee a wide range of establishments that provide food or public health services, including:

  • Retail food stores, restaurants and caterers, food trucks and push carts

  • Daycares, hospitals, and nursing homes, camps for children

  • Swimming pools and public baths

Inspection frequency depends on the type of establishment. In addition to routine inspections, our team conducts compliance inspections to verify that violations have been corrected and responds promptly to all complaints related to unsanitary conditions, illness, or health and safety concerns.

REPORT FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS AT (617) 534-5935

What to do if you have a complaint

If you have a complaint about a local food business, you can call 617-635-5326 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) or email isdhealth@boston.gov. You can also file a report by calling 311 or using the 311 mobile app or website.

If you think you became ill after eating at a Boston establishment, you should first contact your doctor. Then, contact us to file a complaint and we’ll investigate the complaint. Illness complaints require contact information.

Multilingual Documents and Applications

Multilingual Documents and Applications
French Health Documents
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REVIZYON PLAN ETABLISMAN MANJE ( Food Plan Review)

REVIZYON PLAN ETABLISMAN MANJE MOBIL (Mobile Renewal Letter)

Pwosesis Aplikasyon pou Manje Tanporè (Temporary Food Application)

GID POU OTORIZASYON CHEN NAN ESPAS MANJE DEYÒ YO (

Operatè Sèvis Manje Mobil (Mobile Renewal Letter)

MOBIL MANJE ETABLISMAN PLAN (Mobile Food Plan Review)

Revizyon Plan Pisin (Swimming Pool Plan)

Pwofil machann/Fòm renouvèlman (Farmers Market Application)

Gid Restoran (Restaurant Guide)

 

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