For more information please contact 732-745-3100.*

Please check with the Municipality to be sure there are no changes in schedule.

Where can I find more information about rabies?

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• New Jersey State Department of Health

Please click on individual clinics on the calendar below for further details.

Middlesex County's Food Handlers' Courses are back.

The course information is intended to heighten your awareness of pertinent State Laws and Municipal Ordinances regarding general sanitation requirements, foodborne disease outbreaks, proper food handling, preparation and storage, and personal hygiene. Anybody can attend this course.

There is a $25.00 per person fee charged for attending this course.  The fee is payable by cash or check made out to the County of Middlesex.  The fees will be collected at the door prior to the start of the courses.  No advanced payments will be accepted.             

Each retail food establishment should be certified in food safety at least once every 2 years. It is recommended that all retail food establishments should send at least one person in a supervisory role to this course to help support food safety practices. Certificates will be presented at the completion of the course for all those who attend.

 *This class does not fulfill the Risk Type 3 Food Manager requirement*

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All retail food establishment inspections are conducted by NJ State Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialists. The inspections are conducted to assure that all food establishments comply with the provisions of Chapter 24 of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code. Upon the completion of inspections, ratings are issued based on the conditions found.

Time as a Public Health Control Application
NJAC 8:24 - Retail Food Code

In New Jersey, the following ratings system is used:

Satisfactory: A white placard is issued when the establishment is found to be operating in substantial compliance with Chapter 24.

Conditionally Satisfactory: A yellow placard is issued when the establishment is found not to be operating in substantial compliance with Chapter 24. This rating requires a re-inspection.

Unsatisfactory: A red placard is issued to an establishment found to be operating under conditions that constitute a potential health hazard. Under these conditions, an establishment could not continue to operate and correct the violations at the same time. The establishment is asked to voluntarily close before a court order is sought.

All seasonal recreational bathing facilities including swimming pools, spas and lakes are inspected at least twice during the operating season. Indoor pools are inspected four times a year. Inspectors check the water quality and safety equipment at all pools. Lifeguarding, first aid and CPR certification are also reviewed. For more information on pool inspections please call 732-745-3100.

Recreational Bathing Check sheet
Exemption Declaration Form
CB 20 Form
NJAC 8:26 - Public Recreational Bathing

The Middlesex County Health Department inspects all Tattoo, Body Piercing and Permanent Cosmetic facilities in our jurisdiction twice yearly. Inspectors insure that proper sanitation, record keeping, and medical supervision is occurring. All Body Art facilities must have an inspection form posted in a conspicuous place for the public to observe. For more information on Body Art inspections please call 732-745-3100.

Body Art Facility Application
NJAC 8:27 - Body Art Procedures

The Middlesex County Health Department inspects all Tanning Facilities in our jurisdiction once yearly. Inspectors insure that proper sanitation, record keeping, equipment maintenance and supervision is occurring. For more information on Tanning Inspections, please call 732-745-3100.

NJAC 8:28 - Tanning Facilities

The Middlesex County Health Department inspects all Kennels, Boarding Facilities, Animal Shelters and Pet Shop facilities in our jurisdiction twice yearly. Inspectors insure that proper sanitation, record keeping, disease control and medical supervision are occurring. All Animal Facilities must have an Inspection Placard posted in a conspicuous place for the public to observe. For more information on Animal Facility Inspections please call 732-745-3100.

NJAC 8:23A - Animal Facility Operation