Every Buffalo food service establishment must have a certified food protection manager on duty under the NY State Sanitary Code, with Erie County Department of Health verifying credentials during inspections.
Subpart 14-1 of the NY State Sanitary Code requires that each Buffalo food service establishment employ at least one supervisor who has completed an accredited food protection course and passed an ANSI-recognized exam such as ServSafe. The certified manager must be reasonably available during operating hours and ensure staff follow time and temperature, allergen, and sanitation rules. Erie County Department of Health checks for valid certificates during routine and complaint-based inspections. Mobile food carts, food trucks, and pop-ups operating in Buffalo are also covered, with separate permits per cart.
Operating without a certified food manager on duty can lead to inspection violations, fines, mandatory training, and possible permit suspension by the Erie County Health Department.
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