[Ord. No. 2018-11]
The purpose of this section shall be to establish rules, regulations,
and standards for grease interceptors so as to ensure proper maintenance,
operation, and longevity of sanitary sewers in the Borough and to
ensure protection of the environment.
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As used in this section the following words and terms shall
have the following meanings:
Shall mean substances that are primarily fatty acid esters
of alcohol glycerol, also called acylglycerols, neutral fats or glycerides
which are a major component in fat cells of plants and adipose cells
of animals.
Shall mean fats, waxes, free fatty acids, calcium and magnesium
soaps, mineral oils, and certain other non-fatty material from animal
or vegetable sources, or from hydrocarbons of petroleum origins, commonly
found in wastewater from food preparation and food service.
Shall mean a device designed for removing and or preventing
fats, oils, and grease from entering the sanitary sewer and shall
include "grease traps."
Shall mean a device for separating or retaining waterborne
greases and grease complexes prior to wastewater exiting the trap
and entering the sanitary sewer.
As defined by NJDEP: http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/renderers_list.htm.
Shall mean a business licensed by the Borough Health Department
of Matawan NJAC 8:24 to prepare, serve, or otherwise make foodstuffs
available for human consumption with or without charge.
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A grease interceptor shall be required by all. Retail food establishments
which produce grease or oil laden wastes shall have grease interceptors
as required in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code 5:23, Subchapter
3.15, Plumbing Subcode as the same may from time to time be amended
and supplemented.
a.
All food service establishments must have on site:
1.
An interceptor maintenance log for the last 12 months detailing cleaning
with the date, specific interceptor, and person or licensed firm performing
maintenance;
2.
Copies of manifests, receipts, or other documentation confirming
proper disposition of grease interceptor waste by a renderer and recycler
shall be reflected in the interceptor maintenance log.
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Grease interceptor requirements shall be mandatory for all food
service establishments, unless a specific Exemption Certificate has
been issued by the Health Officer, due to inapplicability for the
use undertaken by the establishment. The Exemption Certificate must
be posted prominently in the food service establishment.
a.
Grease interceptors shall be installed in accordance with the New
Jersey Uniform Construction Code 5:23, Subchapter 3.15, Plumbing Subcode
as the same may from time to time be amended and supplemented.
b.
Grease traps shall have the grease retention capacity as indicated
in the Plumbing Subcode, in accordance with NJAC 5:23-3.15 and as
the same may be from time to time be amended and supplemented.
c.
Grease interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and emptied at a
frequency adequate to prevent the volume of grease from exceeding
the grease interceptor's grease retention capacity.
d.
Cleaning and emptying of grease interceptors shall be carried out
in a manner that will prevent spillage of the interceptor's contents
upon the ground. If spillage should occur, the area of the spill shall
be disinfected using a suitable chlorine-based compound.
e.
All containers used to temporarily store grease interceptor waste
shall have tight fitting lids so as to prevent spillage of contents
and the attraction of vermin. All indoor or outdoor storage areas
wherein said containers are located shall be maintained in a sanitary
manner at all times.
f.
All containers used to temporarily store grease interceptor waste
shall be removed from the premises by a licensed renderer and recycler.
All containers shall be removed and/or serviced by a licensed renderer
and recycler at regular intervals so as to prevent odors, attraction
of vermin, and nuisances.
g.
Grease interceptor logs and documentation required for renewal of
grease interceptor registrations shall be kept on the premises for
a minimum of three years and be available for inspection by authorized
Borough officials.
h.
No emulsifiers, de-emulsifiers, surface active agents, enzymes, degreasers,
or any other grease liquefying agent shall be placed directly into
grease interceptor to liquefy waste and/or in lieu of proper removal
of waste.
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The Borough of Matawan Health Inspector may recommend the Borough
revoke a business license registration if the holder is found to be
in serious violation of this chapter and/or fails to provide access
to any authorized Borough Official for the purpose of inspection or
monitoring of a grease interceptor or removal records, or refuses
to provide a record of the maintenance log provided in subsection
BH3-1.2a1 et seq.
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a.
Where a blockage occurs in any sanitary sewer line due to the accumulation
of grease, the licensed sewer operator, Public Works Director, and/or
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works or his/her designee shall
certify in writing to the Health Inspector the identity of the retail
food establishment which caused the blockage.
b.
The Borough Health Inspector or his/her designee shall issue a summons
to the registered owner of the retail food establishment as identified
in the license information filed and maintained in the office of the
Clerk that is in violation of this section.
c.
Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with the requirements
of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties
set forth in BH3-4 of the Code of the Borough of Matawan. Each violation
shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Said penalty shall
be in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedy or penalty as
provided by law.
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This section shall be enforceable by the Borough Health Inspector
or his/her designee, the Borough Plumbing Inspector, Director of Public
Works, and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.
[1971 Code § BH5-2; New]
The code established and adopted by this chapter is described
and commonly known as Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments and
Food and Beverage Vending Machines (1993).
[1971 Code § BH5-3; New]
Three copies of the Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments
and Food and Beverage Vending Machines have been placed on file in
the office of the Borough Clerk in Borough Hall for the use and examination
of the public.
[Ord. No. 92-1 § 10-6.3]
The fees for licenses under this section shall be as follows.
a.
Retail food establishments selling only pre-packaged foods, $35 per
year.
b.
Restaurants, Luncheonettes, Taverns, Cafeterias.
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Group
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Seating Capacity
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Annual Fee
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|---|---|---|
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1. Group I
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1 — 50
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$100.00
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2. Group II
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51 — 100
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200.00
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3. Group III
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101 — 200
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300.00
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4. Group IV
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Over 200
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400.00
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c.
Supermarkets.
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1. Up to 1,000 sq. feet
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$50.00
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2. 1,000 to 2,000 sq. feet
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80.00
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3. 2,001 to 3,000 sq. feet
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150.00
|
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4. 3,001 to 4,000 sq. feet
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200.00
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5. 4,001 to 6,000 sq. feet
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500.00
|
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6. Over 6,000 sq. feet
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1,000.00
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d.
Miscellaneous
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1. Take out food
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$100.00
|
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2. Soda Fountains, Snack Bars, Stands
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50.00
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3. Mobile Units (hot dog wagons, catering trucks)
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250.00
|
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4. Vending Machines
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Non-food
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50.00
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Food
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100.00
|
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1-cent machine
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5.00
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e.
Food Handling Permits—Temporary:
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Maximum 10 days for carnivals, fairs, etc.
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$50.00
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f.
(Reserved)
g.
Re-Inspection Fee:
The fee for re-inspection of a food establishment or vending
machine due to a conditional satisfactory or unsatisfactory inspection
shall be $100 added to the license fee for that establishment.
h.
Fee for Review:
For review of plans needed in the construction of renovation
of food establishments, public recreation bathing facilities or for
development of subdivisions or where otherwise plan review is required
by the County Health Officer, a fee of $100 will be collected.
[Ord. No. 92-1 § 10-6.4]
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a Retail Food
Establishment which is rated "Unsatisfactory" by the County Health
Officer. Any person who violates this provision shall be subject to
arrest and imprisonment for a period not to exceed 10 days.
Any person violating any provision of this section shall, upon
conviction thereof, in addition to the suspension or revocation of
such license, shall be punished by the payment of a fine not less
than $100 nor more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars for each
offense. Each day which the offense occurs shall constitute a separate
offense.
a.
Every person who is charged with supervision of the operation of
a retail food establishment shall successfully complete, within one
year of the commencement of his employment, a course in food handling,
acceptable to the County Health Officer.
b.
The County Health Officer may, at his or her discretion, when found
necessary, require such persons to attend supplemental courses.
c.
No retail food establishment shall employ a supervisor in charge
of its operation unless he or she complies with paragraph a of this
section.
