Borough of Lindenwold, NJ Article V Food and Drink

§ 386-15 License required for public food establishments.

No person or persons shall operate a public food establishment without first obtaining a sanitary code license from the governing body of the Borough of Lindenwold.

§ 386-16 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

Any place where food or drink is stored, prepared, processed or served for human consumption.

§ 386-17 Storage of food or drink.

A. All food or drink shall be kept clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and misbranding and safe for human consumption.

B. All food or drink shall be stored in a sanitary manner.

§ 386-18 Oysters, clams and mussels.

All oysters, clams and mussels shall be from sources certified by the New Jersey State Department of Health.

§ 386-19 Meat and meat products.

Meat and meat products sold or given away in this municipality shall be from an approved source.

§ 386-20 Protection from contamination.

All food sold or given away in this municipality shall be protected from possible contamination.

§ 386-21 Storage of perishable foods.

All perishable food shall be stored at 45° F. or below or 140° F. or above, except when being prepared or served.

§ 386-22 Compliance with federal and state standards.

All food or drink sold or given away in this municipality shall comply with standards, definitions and regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture, Meat Inspection Division, or by the United States Food and Drug Administration or by the New Jersey State Department of Health.

§ 386-23 Eating and drinking utensils.

Eating and drinking utensils shall be washed and sanitized before each use in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the County Board of Health.

§ 386-24 Food establishment operators.

Food establishment operators shall comply with all sanitary regulations adopted by the governing body of the Borough of Lindenwold.

§ 386-25 Toilet room required in food establishments.

Each food establishment shall have at least one separate toilet room with a washbasin, soap dispenser, individual towels and a flush toilet. The toilet room shall be conveniently located.

§ 386-26 Entrance from living quarters to establishment prohibited.

No sleeping or living quarters shall have direct entrance to a food establishment.

§ 386-27 Prohibition of sales of condemned food.

The Camden County Board of Health shall forbid or condemn the sale of any food or drink which is or is suspected of being unwholesome, contaminated, adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the New Jersey State Pure Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

§ 386-28 Closing of food establishments.

Whenever the owner or operator of any food establishment shall fail to comply with any regulation of this chapter after being notified so to do, the Camden County Board of Health shall close the said establishment until the owner or operator has complied with the said health regulation.