food-service in Massachusetts
4821 listed in this state. 4821 meet the license evidence bar. This category page is indexed.
Connecticut eLicense businesses. Issuing source: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Official record: https://data.ct.gov/d/ngch-56tr.
Connecticut professional firms. Issuing source: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Official record: https://data.ct.gov/d/ngch-56tr.
Florida architecture firms. Issuing source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Official record: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/architecture-and-interior-design/public-records/.
Florida CPA firms. Issuing source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Official record: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/certified-public-accounting/public-records/.
Florida contractor trades. Issuing source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Official record: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/public-records/.
Delaware business licenses. Issuing source: Delaware Department of Finance, Division of Revenue. Official record: https://data.delaware.gov/d/5zy2-grhr.
Seattle business licenses. Issuing source: City of Seattle. Official record: https://data.seattle.gov/d/wnbq-64tb.
Boston licensing board licenses. Issuing source: City of Boston. Official record: https://data.boston.gov/dataset/licensing-board-licenses. Contains data from the City of Boston, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Boston food establishment licenses. Issuing source: City of Boston. Official record: https://data.boston.gov/dataset/active-food-establishment-licenses. Contains data from the City of Boston, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Connecticut pharmacies. Issuing source: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Official record: https://data.ct.gov/d/2rnd-twzt.
Iowa insurance producer and adjuster firms. Issuing source: Iowa Insurance Division. Official record: https://data.iowa.gov/catalog/dataset/668. Contains data from the Iowa Insurance Division, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Iowa licensed insurance companies. Issuing source: Iowa Insurance Division. Official record: https://data.iowa.gov/catalog/dataset/667. Contains data from the Iowa Insurance Division, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Iowa retail sales permit holders. Issuing source: Iowa Department of Revenue. Official record: https://data.iowa.gov/catalog/dataset/723. Contains data from the Iowa Department of Revenue, Tax Research Bureau, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Delaware asbestos abatement contractors. Issuing source: Delaware Division of Facilities Management. Official record: https://data.delaware.gov/d/f677-ahd9.
CMS healthcare facilities. Issuing source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Official record: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/about/program-overview.
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File rows: 1363237. Listed businesses: 667214. Rows not listed: 696023. As of: each business shows the file date. A license is not a ranking, and payment does not change a record.
- BALE RESTAURANT
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 156182|BALE RESTAURANT|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Bambu
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 421205|BAMBU|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Banh Mi Chi Toi, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-513632. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- BCP BEAT TRS LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-99353. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Beacon Cafe @Univ. of Mass Boston
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 155810|BEACON CAFE @UNIV. OF MASS BOSTON|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q.
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 146103|BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q.|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-101236. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Bitez
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 351026|BITEZ|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Bitez LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100048. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Blasi's Kitchen & Bar
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 958|BLASI'S KITCHEN & BAR|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Blend
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: food|BLEND|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Blue Hill Foods Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-546588. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- BON APPETIT RESTAURANT
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 157568|BON APPETIT RESTAURANT|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- BON APPETIT RESTAURANT, INC.
License status: active. License type: CV7MWN - Neighborhood Restricted. License number: LB-143862. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Boston Fried Chicken, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100703. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Boston Pizza & Grill
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 163553|BOSTON PIZZA & GRILL|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Boston Pizza Grill, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-144526. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- BOSTON STREET DONUTS, INC.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-99992. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Bred
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 351621|BRED|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Bred Winner, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7MWN - Neighborhood Restricted. License number: LB-154485. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- C. Noula Restaurant
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 16609|C. NOULA RESTAURANT|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- C. Noula Restaurant Inc
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-619105. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Camry Cafe
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 171919|CAMRY CAFE|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Cape Verde Taste, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-128873. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Caramelo Bakery Cafe
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 16436|CARAMELO BAKERY CAFE|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Changfa LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-593379. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CHARLIE'S HOUSE OF PIZZA
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 48395|CHARLIE'S HOUSE OF PIZZA|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CHAU CHOW III, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 Malt Wine. License number: LB-99608. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Chill On Park
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 355692|CHILL ON PARK|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Chill on Park, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-143357. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CHINA BROS.,INC.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-99928. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 420661|CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-443227. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Chokdee Rumruai Munkong Inc.
License status: active. License type: CV7 Malt Wine Restrict.. License number: LB-519528. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CHOP CORP
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-572313. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Chubbs Taco & Tequila Bar
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 378686|CHUBBS TACO & TEQUILA BAR|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CHUNG WAH RESTAURANT
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100190. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Cibao Restaurant
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 157039|CIBAO RESTAURANT|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CJ & BT Corporation
License status: active. License type: CV7 Malt Wine Liq.. License number: LB-99579. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CLUB HOTEL BAR
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 98929|CLUB HOTEL BAR|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Coffee Cup (Ashmont Station southbound side)
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 351620|COFFEE CUP (ASHMONT STATION SOUTHBOUND SIDE)|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Coffee Donuts, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-590919. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Comfort Kitchen
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 35317|COMFORT KITCHEN|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Commonwealth Hospitality, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7ALN - Neighborhood Restricted. License number: LB-202300. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Cool Hand Luke, Inc.
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-99043. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Cool Shade Jamaican Restaurant, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc by Zip Restricted. License number: LB-592810. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Cool Shade Restaurant
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 162174|COOL SHADE RESTAURANT|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Courtyard By Marriott
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 17176|COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- CQ BBQ & Tacos
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-436490. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Creamira
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 377254|CREAMIRA|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- D.E. FOODS, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100093. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- D.E. FOODS, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100094. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- D'BENNY'S SUBS
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: food|D'BENNY'S SUBS|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- D'Buly Chimis, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-438888. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dave's Hot Chicken
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 420663|DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DBAR
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 156562|DBAR|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DECIBEL ENTERPRISES LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-99357. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DESA GRILLE, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-101277. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DG Restaurant Blue Hill Inc
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-558227. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DIMITRIOS HOUSE OF PIZZA
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 157311|DIMITRIOS HOUSE OF PIZZA|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DJ's Market
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-565876. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Domino's Pizza
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: food|DOMINO'S PIZZA|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DORCHESTER BEER HOLDINGS LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc by Zip Restricted. License number: LB-622335. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dorchester Brewing Company
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 419249|DORCHESTER BREWING COMPANY|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DORCHESTER FAST FOOD, INC.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100518. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dorchester Food Co-op
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 17672|DORCHESTER FOOD CO-OP|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dorchester Fried Chicken LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-592802. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DORCHESTER HOT CHICKEN INC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-562076. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 439779|DORCHESTER PIZZA & FRIED CHICKEN|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dorchester Tavern, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-99050. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DORSET RESTAURANT GROUP LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7ALN - Neighborhood Restricted. License number: LB-157964. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DOT Associates, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-99134. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dot Block Diner
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 355568|DOT BLOCK DINER|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DOT BLOCK ENTERPRISES, INC.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-599026. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DOT LIQUOR, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-99048. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Down Home Delivery & Catering
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 17676|DOWN HOME DELIVERY & CATERING|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DOWN HOME DELIVERY & CATERING
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100969. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DQC, Inc.
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc by Zip Restricted. License number: LB-598023. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DTDA Enterprises, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-138276. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dublin House of Pizza LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-356908. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DUFFICY ENTERPRIZES, INC.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100660. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Dunkin Donuts @ Stop & Shop
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: food|DUNKIN DONUTS @ STOP & SHOP|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DUNKIN DONUTS BLUE HILL AVE
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 157922|DUNKIN DONUTS BLUE HILL AVE|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- DUTCH MAID BAKERY INC
License status: ACTIVE. License type: BAKERY. License number: BAK.0018755. As of: 2026-05-13.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- E and J Pizza, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100939. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Edelin's Restaurant Pizzeria
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 384726|EDELIN'S RESTAURANT PIZZERIA|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- El Barrio Mexican Grill
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 351617|EL BARRIO MEXICAN GRILL|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- EL DUGOUT RESTAURANT AND CAFE
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100619. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- El Punto Restaurant & Lounge, LLC
License status: active. License type: CV7 All Alc.. License number: LB-519530. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- EMMA CORPORATION HUONG QUE VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-434207. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Enterprise KG, LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-574955. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Equis Pica Pollo Lawrence LLC
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-608529. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Erudite Farms
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 377254|ERUDITE FARMS|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Essential Body Herbs, Inc.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-332339. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Essential Herb & Juice Cafe
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 332483|ESSENTIAL HERB & JUICE CAFE|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- EXPRESS FOOD SERVICES, INC.
License status: active. License type: Common Victualler. License number: LB-100923. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- FIRST BOSTON TEN PIN, INC.
License status: active. License type: CV7ALN - Neighborhood Restricted. License number: LB-133944. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Fiskie's Cafe
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 157978|FISKIE'S CAFE|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- Five Star Pizza
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out. License number: 383313|FIVE STAR PIZZA|EATING & DRINKING W/ TAKE OUT. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.
- FLAMES RESTAURANT
License status: active. License type: Eating & Drinking. License number: 108711|FLAMES RESTAURANT|EATING & DRINKING. As of: 2026-10-24.
Service category: food-service. This is the normalized service-category field.