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Kitchen Space Needed in NJ

post #1 of 7
2/20/08 at 8:27am
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I am looking to rent a caterer's 'commercial' kitchen in the Morris County/Morristown area. This should include a min. of approx. 40 sq ft. floor space for freezer/fridge/other. Any leads would be much appreciated. Thanks
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post #2 of 7
4/2/08 at 2:12pm
Did you ever find a commercial kitchen for rent in NJ? If not, try looking on CommercialKitchenForRent.com... worth trying...
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post #3 of 7
10/22/12 at 5:04pm

I was able to locate some names of Commercial Kitchens for rent - Englewood, North Bergen, Hawthorne, Kenilworth and New Brunswick.  Do you know if they are responsible for passing the Board of Health Inspections? I understand rental is by the hour based on avg. hrs to be used per month.  Other then food handler's certificate, Business License, some sort of liability insurance...Is there anything else I would need?

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post #4 of 7
10/22/12 at 5:04pm

Any and all info appreciated

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post #5 of 7
10/22/12 at 5:38pm

Disclaimer: I live in California

 

First step, check with your local health department, they should have a checklist.

 

Second, check with your local business license authority, they should also have a checklist

 

Third, I would strongly suggest a Food Safety Manager certification, a Food Handler card is not enough, IMHO.

 

Fourth, check with one or more of the rental kitchens, they should also have a checklist,

 

At a minimum:

  • DBA or fictitious name filed
  • Business license for each jurisdiction
  • Health permit for each jurisdiction
  • General liability insurance, $2,000,000 minimum
  • Employer's Identification Number, EIN, if you think you might hire any employees
  • Food Safety Manager's certification, ServSafe, NRFSP, or equivalent
     
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post #6 of 7
10/23/12 at 5:08am

Thanks Pete!  I will follow your guidelines and really appreciate the info.

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post #7 of 7
10/23/12 at 5:09am

BTW have a brother-in-law who works in Potterville...small world

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