Questions Regarding Debby’s Drive Thru
UPDATE 8/28/25: The Town of Sudbury is pleased to share the upcoming grand opening of the refreshed Debby’s Drive Thru. The announcement was made on Thursday, August 28, at Debby’s Drive Thru on Boston Post Road. Debby’s current owner Deborah Johnston and new owner Kerani Verma stood alongside Health Director Vivian Zeng as they shared the news.
“Supporting our small business owners is central to what we do. By working together, we can find solutions to help local businesses succeed without ever compromising public health,” explained Health Director Vivian Zeng. “I’m proud of the way we came together on this.”
Assistant Town Manager Victor Garofalo praised Health Director Zeng on the positive outcome. “Your professionalism, knowledge, and dedication have been unwavering in the face of unwarranted personal attacks. Sudbury is fortunate to have a Health Director, Health Department and Board of Health so fully committed to the important work of keeping our community safe and resilient.”
Debby’s Drive Thru is expected to open under new ownership in the coming months. The Town proudly supports our public health professionals and small business owners.
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8/21/25: The Town has received a number of questions and concerns regarding Debby’s Drive Thru coffee shop amidst reports of a Health Department mandated closure.
Please note that the Health Department did not revoke the food permit for Debby’s Drive Thru. The business was not ordered to close nor to stop serving. Most of the past issues which had been identified were promptly addressed. The Health Department has been working closely with the business owner to address any outstanding issues. Town staff is committed to helping Debby’s Drive Thru find a solution that fits the unique setup of the kiosk while protecting the health of patrons.
We thank you for your emails regarding this matter. We know how important Debby’s Drive Thru is to their customers and thank our Health Department for supporting the owner with alternative options for continued operation while working towards code compliance.
Residents wishing to submit further comments may email health@sudbury.ma.us.