Restaurant Inspection Postings
Restaurant inspection in the state of New Jersey is regulated by
Chapter 24 of the NJ State Sanitary Code. Restaurants are rated on the following scale:
- Satisfactory (S) - Currently in compliance with major aspects of the State Sanitary Code (white placard)
- Conditional (C) - One or more major violations, numerous minor violations and ongoing uncorrected minor violations (orange placard)
- Unsatisfactory (U) - Violations to such an extent that the health department has requested voluntary closure (red placard)
These placards should be posted in public view near the entrance to the facility.