N.J. Admin. Code § 8:21-7.34

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:21-7.34 - Frozen desserts; mobile units

(a) Mobile units shall comply with all applicable provisions of this subchapter exclusive of toilet facilities, pasteurization and storage facilities, and in addition thereto, shall comply with the following:

1. Truck interior shall be of sufficient size with equipment and fixtures conveniently located so as to eliminate needless steps for operation of equipment and serving of customers;

2. A potable water supply shall be provided, to be kept in a supply tank having a capacity of at least 40 gallons, heated electrically or otherwise. The tank shall be tilted sufficiently to permit complete drainage and a suitable drain cock shall be provided. The water inlet pipe shall be of removable flexible copper or other approved tubing, with nozzle for hose connection capped when not being used. Hose for connection to potable water supply shall be provided and it shall be equipped with an approved check valve;

3. A seamless double compartment sink supplied with running hot and cold water, which shall have a swivel faucet, shall be provided and it shall be large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment to be cleaned therein;

4. A hand wash sink, with running hot and cold water, soap and single service or individual towels or mechanical hand dryer shall be provided;

5. A suitable waste water tank with a capacity at least fifteen percent greater than the water supply tank shall be provided. The tank shall be tilted sufficiently to permit complete drainage and shall be provided with a suitable drain cock. It shall be provided with some means of gauging the contents and shall be emptied and flushed as often as necessary and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition;

6. A refrigerated box to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below shall be provided. The box shall be of ample capacity, of stainless steel or other noncorrosive material, the floor of which shall be pitched towards a center drain. It shall be provided with metal racks or platforms or shelves on which to store products or ingredients and shall be equipped with an indicating thermometer which is accurate to plus or minus three degrees Fahrenheit;

7. Floors shall be of metal or similar approved material and properly sloped. Junctures of floors, walls and adjoining fixtures shall be water-tight and coved;

8. The truck interior shall be well lighted with a minimum of 30 foot candles on all working surfaces;

9. Flavors, syrups, fruits, and other ingredients used in making sundaes, shakes, etc., shall be kept in single service containers or other type of container acceptable to the Department;

10. A refrigerated syrup rail with holding plate to maintain a temperature not higher than 45 degrees Fahrenheit shall be provided. Use of syrup pumps is prohibited unless the type of pump has been found to be acceptable to the Department;

11. A refuse container with cover must be available for deposit of papers and other solid wastes by customers and operators, so constructed, designed and placed so it can be readily used, cleaned and kept clean, and shall be located so as not to create a nuisance;

12. Persons handling frozen desserts shall wear light colored, clean, washable uniforms and adequate hair restraints;

13. There shall be a partition or self-closing doors between the driver's seat and the manufacturing and serving area, unless the vehicle is air conditioned;

14. Frozen dessert mix shall be packaged in single service containers at the place of manufacture and shall remain in the original container until used;

15. The original frozen desserts license shall be displayed on each vehicle and a photocopy shall be posted in the depot from which the mobile unit is operated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:21-7.34

Amended by R.1990 d.563, effective 11/19/1990.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 2465(a), 22 New Jersey Register 3559(a).
Text on Frozen desserts; mobile units recodified from 7.44; accuracy requirement added at (a)6; text on mobile unit depots recodified to 7.46.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 8:21-7.45 by R.1998 d.341, effective 7/6/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 1361(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2516(c).
Former N.J.A.C. 8:21-7.34, Plant cleanliness, was recodified to N.J.A.C. 8:21-7.23.
Notice of readoption with technical change, effective 12/20/2021.
See: 53 N.J.R. 2191(a).