New Jersey Food Safety Regulations
At least one person at a food establishment must have the Certificación de administrador de alimentos.
Certificación de administrador de alimentos
Required for Risk type 3 food establishments which are defined as:
- “Has an extensive menu which requires the handling of raw ingredients; and is involved in the complex preparation of menu items that includes the cooking, cooling, and reheating of at least 3 or more potentially hazardous foods; Such establishments may include, but are not limited to full service restaurants, diners, commissaries, and catering operations”
- “Prepares and serves potentially hazardous foods including the extensive handling of raw ingredients; and the primary service population is a “highly susceptible population”. Such establishments may include, but are not limited to hospitals, nursing homes, and preschools”
Certificación de manipulador de alimentos
Muy sugerido. No es obligatorio.
Costo
Check with your local health departments.
Renovación de Certificación
Gerente de Alimentos – 5 años; Manipulador de alimentos- 5 años.
Cursos aprobados
Prometric, ServSafe, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP)
Opciones aprobadas
Centros de pruebas presenciales, en línea o Pearson. Consulte con su departamento de salud local para obtener la información más actualizada.
Recursos adicionales
For additional information, visit New Jersey Department of Health resources:
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