What are the Health Department permitting requirements for food service and other temporary events such as residential kitchens and farmers markets?
The Pittsfield Health Department requires various permits to operate in the City. If a Pittsfield business has a current license to operate a restaurant, they do not need additional permits for special events. For out of town vendors, you will need a copy of your current towns Board of Health license, a copy of your food protection Managers certificate and a completed application with fee. For Farmers Markets, if you are only selling fresh produce, you are exempt from permitting requirements, but if you intend to sell pies, frozen meats, canned jams, and other products, you may need a retail food permit. Please call the Department to confirm in what is required. For Residential Kitchens, you may only prepare and serve non-potentially hazardous food such as baked goods, pies and cakes that are non custard and other limited items. Please contact the Department for permitting requirements.
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