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Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 1 PM
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30,
A HACCP plan is required when food additives or components, such as vinegar, are used to render a food a non-time/temperature control for safety food (food not requiring refrigeration to prevent microbial growth) such as sushi rice, according to the Portsmouth Food Code Section 8-103.11 (C). The HACCP plan shall include all of the information pursuant to the Portsmouth Food Code section 8-201.14.
To operate a mobile vending unit in Portsmouth, you must have a license from the Portsmouth Health Department. There are 2 types of mobile permits offered. Regardless of which permit is applied for, all equipment must be manufactured by a licensed manufacturer and NSF or equivalent certified with the required hand sinks. No aftermarket alterations or home-built equipment shall be permitted.
This guidance is for food service operators who want to use Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) at their food service establishments and do not already have an approved Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.
Background Information
Specialized Processes are processes or procedures requiring specific food safety controls not otherwise assessed in the Portsmouth Food Code.
Specialized Processes Include:
