Public Health Rules in Bloomfield, NJ (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Bloomfield, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
In Bloomfield Township, New Jersey, depositing or keeping anything that feeds rodents or gives them a breeding place or harborage, in or on any land, premises or building, is a declared public health nuisance under Chapter 640. The Board of Health enforces it through written notice giving the owner not less than five days.
Bloomfield Township Rodent Harborage and Pest Nuisance Rules
Some RestrictionsBloomfield Township Code § 640-2
§ 640-2. Enumeration of nuisances; prohibition. A. The following matters, things, conditions or acts and each of them are hereby declared to be a nuisance and injurious to the health of the inhabitants of this municipality: ... (9) Depositing, accumulating or maintaining any matter or thing which serves as food for insects or rodents and to which they may have access or which serves or constitu...
Food Handler Certification
In Bloomfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey, no one can work in manufacturing, handling or serving food or beverages without first obtaining a food handler's certificate from the Board of Health under § 618-4. Every retail food establishment also needs a certified supervisor, and the Environmental Division's food handler course costs $40 per student.
Bloomfield Township NJ Food Handler Certificate Rule
Significant RestrictionsBloomfield Township Code § 618-4
A. No person shall be employed in or work or be engaged in the business or occupation of manufacturing, handling or serving food, foodstuffs or beverages intended or suited for human consumption unless such person shall first obtain a food handler's certificate from the Board of Health. B. No retail food establishment shall hereinafter operate unless at least one person connected with said esta...
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