Ridgefield Park
Ridgefield Park Health Department
Health Inspector: Frank DiBenedetto
Secretary: Elizabeth Van Geldren, (201) 641-9125 x5
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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.” Explore N.J.A.C 8:24 below:
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.
New Retail Food Establishments – N.J.A.C. 8-24 Plan Review
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 Retail Food Establishment – Pre-Operational Requirements
Frequently Used Resources
NJ Human Services
County, state, and local nonprofit agencies providing food, financial aid, childcare, mental health and substance use prevention, and more resources for Bergen County residents.
Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance
Stay informed about air quality alerts, advisories, and monitoring efforts conducted by local agencies and environmental organizations.
Community Events
Whether you’re a resident looking for opportunities to connect with your neighbors or a visitor seeking to experience the richness of our community, you’ll find something exciting here.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Together, we can prioritize resources, advocate for policy changes, and implement targeted initiatives to address the most pressing needs of our community.
Newsletters
Keep your finger on the pulse of all things health with our exciting newsletter! Packed with valuable insights, updates, and community events, our newsletter is your key to unlocking health information.
Crisis Hotlines
Access local mental health services and support organizations in our area. Whether you’re looking for therapy providers, support groups, or crisis hotlines, our list makes it easy to find the resources you need to support your journey.
Mental Health Organizations
Browse through these widely recognized organizations aiming to destigmatize mental health.
Free Radon Test Kits
Learn more about radon testing testing: a crucial step in ensuring the safety of indoor environments. Find out how to obtain a free kit through Bergen County’s free testing initiative.
Take Back Initiative
Learn how thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in – safely and anonymously – a record amount of prescription drugs.
Chronic Disease Prevention
New Jersey’s Addiction Helpline
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