N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:24-6.6 - Toilet facilities

(a) Each retail food establishment shall be provided with adequate, conveniently located toilet facilities accessible to the employees at all times.

(b) All new establishments shall provide toilets for the public in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:23, New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

(c) Toilet facilities shall be installed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23, New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

(d) When a common toilet is used for employees and patrons, access shall not be through food preparation, food storage and utensils and equipment washing areas.

(e) Water closets and urinals shall be of a sanitary design and be cleanable.

(f) A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door, except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a retail food establishment and does not open directly into the retail food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall.

(g) Toilet room doors shall not be left open except during cleaning or maintenance.

(h) Toilet facilities, including toilet rooms and fixtures, shall be kept clean and in good repair, and free of objectionable odors. If vestibules are provided, they shall be kept in a clean condition and in good repair.

(i) A supply of toilet tissue shall be provided at each toilet at all times.

(j) Handwashing signs stating "Wash Hands Before Resuming Work" or words of similar meaning shall be posted conspicuously in all toilet rooms and at each separate sink facility in a retail food establishment. It is also recommended that a statement concerning disease transmission be included in the handwashing sign.

(k) Easily cleanable receptacles shall be provided for waste materials, and such receptacles in toilet rooms for women shall be covered. Such receptacles shall be emptied at least once a day, and more frequently when necessary to prevent excessive accumulation of waste material.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-6.6