Environmental Health Department

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Temporary Update to Services - March 18, 2020

Effective March 18, 2020, under order by Mayor Donchess, the Nashua Division of Public of Health & Community Services will be closed to public access and limiting operations until further notice to focus our efforts on the COVID-19 response and ensure the health and well-being of our community. 

Our Environmental Health Team will be focusing on high risk food service inspections, responding to emergency response calls, and responding to high risk citizen complaints. Food service applications and license fees will not be processed in-person during this time, we encourage you to please call 603-589-4530 or email EH@nashuanh.gov for more information. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions at 603-589-4500 or visit our website at www.NashuaNH.gov/COVID19 for continuous updates. Additional resources:

• Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Guidance for Food Service Establishments
• Guidance for Grocery Stores
• Grocery Store Safety Signage (English / Spanish)

Update to NH Food Protection Rules - December 2020

• 2017 FDA Food Code Summary of Changes
• 2017 FDA Food Code
• Sample Employee Health Policy
• Sample Vomiting and Diarrheal Clean Up Policy
• Dishwasher Temperature Testing Devices:
  • Temperature Indicating Devices
  • Temperature Test Strips
  • TempRite Dishwasher Plate Thermometer