Protecting and Promoting Health
Our Registered Environmental Health Specialists specialize in identifying and evaluating environmental hazards that may impact public health.
Identify and Address Environmental Health Hazards
REHS professionals develop and implement strategies to mitigate environmental health hazards. This may involve issuing citations for non-compliance, recommending corrective actions, or collaborating with other agencies to address systemic issues.
Implement Environmental Health Programs
These programs can encompass a wide range of issues related to environmental health, including food safety, vector control, tobacco control, and more.
Conduct Research
REHS professionals engage in activities that involve gathering data, analyzing information, and implementing evidence-based strategies to mitigate environmental health risks.
Complete Health Inspections
Our team is qualified to conduct health inspections in various settings, including restaurants, food facilities, schools, and other public establishments. These inspections typically involve assessing compliance with health and safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, pest control, and other environmental health concerns.
Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Codes
What are Retail Food Establishment Sanitation codes?
Restaurants, caterers, food stalls, food trucks, and online retail food businesses are regulated and licensed by Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission. As a Retail Food Establishment owner, it is your responsibility to understand and comply with N.J.A.C. 8:24 “Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments and Food and Beverage Vending Machines.”
Submit a plan for a new retail food establishment
Make sure your inspections are in order as you prepare to open your new establishment. Per N.J.A.C. 8:24 – 9.1(c), The health authority shall review these plans and respond accordingly within 30 days of the date of submission.
Review the checklist below as you prepare for your final inspection. Written approval from applicable Municipal Building, Electric, Fire Prevention, and Plumbing Code Officials is required before a pre-operational health inspection by your local health authority.
New Jersey Department of Health Retail Food Establishment Documentation
New Jersey Youth Camp Safety
New Jersey Public Recreation Bathing Guidelines
For more information regarding New Jersey Department of Health environmental health regulations, training, and certifications: https://www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/phfpp/
Environmental Health Inquiry Form
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