Regional Annual Mobile Food Inspections: A Shared Services Success
The Public Health Shared Services Division at the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment continues to strengthen regional capacity through coordinated initiatives.
This season, the County has conducted 14 mobile food inspections as part of a streamlined, regional program supporting food safety in the towns of Chatham, Sandwich, Mashpee, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, and Wellfleet. By offering a single annual inspection for mobile food vendors, this program helps ensure safe food practices while simplifying the process for vendors operating at festivals, events, and seasonal gatherings.
It’s important to note that while Barnstable County conducts the annual inspection, vendors are still responsible for applying for food service permits through each individual town where they operate. Permitting requirements vary by town, and vendors must ensure all documentation is submitted as required.
If you operate in towns outside this program, you must obtain your inspection directly through that town’s health department. Please reach out to those departments directly for their specific requirements and procedures.
Questions about the inspection process or permitting requirements can be directed to the Public Health Shared Services team at (774) 223-7827 or [email protected].
We look forward to supporting a safe and successful season for all!
