The full Food Code Enforcement Policy can be read here.
The policy is available in Cantonese, Greek, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, and Thai.
The Needham Public Health Division is guided by Federal, State, and Local food codes and enforces those regulations. The health agents work closely with food establishments, providing consultation when food establishments struggle to achieve compliance. The Environmental Health Unit will follow a policy of progressive discipline for food establishments that have repeat violations.
PURPOSE:
To ensure that retail food establishments and other entities that serve food to Needham residents comply with Federal, State, and Local food codes.
POLICY:
The Needham Public Health Division is guided by Federal, State, and Local food codes and enforces those regulations. The health agents work closely with food establishments, providing consultation when food establishments struggle to achieve compliance. The Environmental Health Unit will follow a policy of progressive discipline for food establishments that have repeat violations.
PROCEDURE:
The Board of Health or its agent or designee enforces the following Food Codes:
- Federal Food Code – Applicable portions of the 2013 Food Code
- State Food Code – Chapter 10 of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 590.000
- Allergen Awareness Act, M.G.L. Ch 140, § 6B.
- School Nutrition Bill, Acts of 2010, MGL Chapter 197
- Needham Article 17, Board of Health Regulation to Restrict Foods Containing Trans Fat.