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Public Health Rules in Freehold Township, NJ (2026)

1 verified public health rules for Freehold Township, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Food Handler Certification

Freehold Township requires every retail food establishment to hold a food handler's license from the Board of Health and to have certified personnel who completed a five-hour basic food service training course. Fees run $25 to $300 by establishment size, with a 50% late fee for missing the January 31 renewal deadline.

Freehold Township Food Handler License Rules

Some Restrictions

Freehold Township Code § 373-5

§ 373-5. Food handler's license required; training; regulations. A. Requirement. Any person or entity owning and/or operating a retail food establishment as defined in the New Jersey State Sanitary Code must secure a food handler's license from the Township Board of Health. ... D. Participation in basic course required. The owner and/or manager of a retail food establishment, and/or any full-ti...