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Inspectors visit establishments at least once every six months for routine inspections. View on our Open Data Portal the sanitary violations cited by the Sanitary Inspector during an inspection.

A Guide to Starting Your Food Establishment and Getting Permits, Licenses & Inspections

The most common types of complaints are: no heat, insufficient hot water, plumbing problems, cross metering, egress obstruction, rodent infestation, hoarding, rubbish, landlord maintenance responsibilities.

Explains the steps involved in starting a business, providing a general overview of the process and regulatory requirements.

On September 22, 2020 Governor Baker issued updated restaurant safety guidelines. Today, the City of Cambridge issued a related and corresponding Temporary Emergency Order Regarding Restaurant Operations.

Cambridge Fire and Water Departments will work together in this process. Engine 1 (Harvard Square area) and Engine 2 (Lafayette Square) will test in their districts first.

This process helps ensure maximum hydrant operability & proper water flows for firefighting.

The City of Cambridge announced a new Restaurant and Nightlife Relief Grant program today which will award $2,500,000 to eligible Cambridge venues. These grants, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will provide relief to local, non-franchise cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues (e.g. movie theaters, performance venues, galleries) heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants and entertainment venues citywide will be able to apply for grant awards of $10,000 for allowable business expenses such as payroll, rent, personal protective equipment, utilities, goods and equipment, and outdoor dining infrastructure. Applications will be accepted from February 3-28, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

A Common Victualler License (Non-Alcoholic Restaurant) is issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

A smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm inspection is required when a dwelling is being sold.