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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
HUNTERDON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING
A RETAIL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT IN HUNTERDON COUNTY
In an effort to streamline the process of establishing a new or remodeled food service operation, the Health Department recommends the following set of steps to simplify the procedure and save you time.
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Check with appropriate local building and zoning department officials. |
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Check with the Local Board of Health Secretary to determine their licensing requirements and fees. |
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Notify the Hunterdon County Health Department of your intent for construction - we are here to assist you. |
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Provide documentation that the sewage generated by the proposed establishment will be discharged into public sewer system or an individual septic system on site. If the system is on site, a letter from a professional engineer certified in New Jersey must be submitted stating that the system is sized properly for the proposed use. If the establishment has 50 or more seats, a T-01 permit issued by NJDEP must be submitted with the plans. |
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Submit detailed plans to us and local construction official for review prior to beginning any construction. |
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Submit detailed plans to the Hunterdon County Department of Health and local construction official for review PRIOR to beginning any construction. |
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Submit a proposed menu (if a new establishment) and completed Hunterdon County Health Department Construction Permit Referral Form along with a check for $15.00 made out to County of Hunterdon. |
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When your plans have been approved, you may then secure your building permit. |
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If establishment is new and has a well, contact a certified laboratory to arrange for bacterial test. See attached well fact sheet for additional requirements for non-residential water systems.
- Transient (25 persons daily usage at least 60 days per year)
- Non-Transient (25 persons daily usage at least 6 months per year)
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Periodically check on construction to insure that the approved plans are being followed. |
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When construction is completed, request a “pre-opening” inspection from the Health Department - at least 72 hours in advance of the proposed opening. This will allow us to identify any remaining items needing attention which could delay opening approval. |
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Arrange for final opening inspection by Health Department. Ensure that appropriate license fees have been paid, and that construction official is aware of your planned opening and can issue a C.O.
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DIVISION'S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
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COUNTY OF HUNTERDON | Department of Public Safety | Division of Public Health Services | Environmental Health | Food Program | Procedures for Reconstructing a Food Service Establishment
