Public Health Rules in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Ridgewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Village of Ridgewood Code § 223-92 requires every structure in the Village to be kept free of insect and rat infestation, with § 223-57 placing extermination costs on the property owner except at owner-occupied, single-family homes.
Ridgewood Rat and Insect Extermination Duty
Some RestrictionsVillage of Ridgewood Code § 223-57A and § 223-92
An owner of a structure or property shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rats, vermin or other pests in all exterior areas of the premises, except that the occupant shall be responsible for such extermination in the exterior areas of the premises of a single-family dwelling. Whenever infestation exists in the premises of other than a single-family dwelling, extermination shall...
Food Handler Certification
Village of Ridgewood Code § 156-57 requires every person who prepares, sells or processes exposed food in the Village to hold a food-handler's certificate from the Department of Health, conspicuously displayed on the premises, and to complete training within three months of starting work.
Village of Ridgewood Food Handler Certificate
Some RestrictionsVillage of Ridgewood Code § 156-57A
A. Each person engaged within the Village in the business of preparing, selling or processing exposed food is required to obtain a food-handler's certificate, which shall be conspicuously displayed within the establishment or premises at or upon which such business is conducted.
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