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Worcester’s Inspectional Services Department is rolling out risk-based food permitting, with renewal notices beginning in August and renewals continuing through October; the Board also heard that May communicable-disease counts broadly declined, including flu cases dropping from 155 to 36.
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Food establishments will receive inspection levels based on factors such as the food they serve, preparation methods, and compliance history. The department recommended keeping the citywide prohibition on residential chicken keeping, citing public health and safety concerns. Residents can submit written comments by June 12 ahead of the June 15 public hearing on proposed tobacco regulations.
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