structural standards for food service facilities Flashcards
water source
approved system
- public water system
- non-public water system that is constructed, maintained, operated according to law
water, system flushing and disinfection
- drinking water system flushed, disinfected, tested for chlorine residual before being placed in service
- regulatory authority notified when system has been flushed, disinfected to determine if microbiological testing is required before operation
bottled and packaged drinking water
obtained from approved sources
water, quality standards
- from Public Water System meet 40 CFR 141–
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations and state drinking water quality standards - from non-public water system meet state drinking water quality standards
- at OCONUS facilities, drinking water quality meet the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD)/ Final Governing Standards
- Drinking water quality for military installations in CONUS
Drinking water quality for military installations in CONUS IAW following instructions/guidance
- (Army) TB MED 576
- (Air Force) AFI 48-144
- (Navy/Marine Corps) OPNAVINST 5090.1 Series/MCO P-5090
- TBMED 577
- NAVMED P-5010
- AFMAN 48-139
water quality, nondrinking water
- used only for non-culinary purposes such as air conditioning
- non-food equipment cooling
- fire protection
water quality, sampling
- medical authority/designated representative ensure that the installation test drinking water
- water used during field foodservice/deployment will be tested per TB MED 577/NAVMED P-5010-10/AFMAN 48-138_IP
- Foodservice managers are responsible for ensuring chlorine residual of bulk supplied potable water is tested daily
water quality, quantity, availability
CAPACITY
- water source, system sufficient capacity to meet peak water demands of the food establishment
- hot water generation, distribution systems sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
PRESSURE
- water under pressure provided to all fixtures, equip, nonfood equipment that are required to use water
Plumbing system
- design
- construction
- installation
handwashing sink, installation
- equipped to provide water at temp of at lest 100*F
- self-closing, slow-closing, metering faucet provide flow of water for at least 15sec without need to reactivate faucet
- temp of water not exceed 120*F
- desired range is 100F - 120F
backflow prevention, air gap
- between water supply inlet and flood level rim of plumbing fixture, equipment, nonfood equipment
- be at least twice diameter of water supply inlet
- not be less than 1inch
backflow prevention device, design standard
backflow/back-siphonage prevention device installed on water supply system
- meet applicable plumbing code
food waste grinders and pulpers
- provided w/t adequate supply of water
- trapped separately from any other fixture/sink compartment
- installed to allow access for easy cleaning
- not be connected to discharge through grease trap/interceptor
- installed, operated in sanitary manner, meets applicable plumbing codes
number and capacities, toilets and urinals
- at least one toilet is available
- max extent possible, separate toilets for customers and staff
number and capacities, service sink
- at least one service sink equipped w/t floor drain
- toilets, urinals not be used as service sink for disposal of mop water, similar liquid waste
number and capacities, handwashing sink-shall be available and located
- to allow convenient use by employee in food preparation, food dispensing, WW areas
- in/immediately adjacent to toilet room
- not be used for purposes other than handwashing
receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, returnable use w/t materials containing food residue shall be:
- durable
- cleanable
- insect-resistant
- rodent-resistant
- leak-proof
- nonabsorbent
used to line receptacles for storage
plastic bags and wet strength paper bags
toilet room used by females
provide w/t covered receptacle for sanitary napkins
storage areas, capacity and availability
- sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, returnable that accumulate
- receptacle provided in each area of food establishment/premises where refuse is generated/commonly discarded
- disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories, waste receptacle located at each lavatory/group of adjacent lavatories
storing refuse and recyclables
- stored in receptacles/waste handling units so they are inaccessible to insects and rodents
- storage areas, enclosures, receptacles for refuse, and recyclables maintained in good repair
covering receptacles
- receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables kept covered w/t tight fitting lids
- ) contain food residue and are not in continuous use
- ) after they are filled
- ) garbage/trash receptacles in active use may remain uncovered temporarily while in use, but shall be covered immediately upon completion of the task
cleaning receptacles
- receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables thoroughly cleaned in way that does not contaminate food and equip
- large garbage receptacles and compactors cleaned using hot, high-pressure water and detergent soap/high-pressure spray
removal
refuse and recyclables removed from premises as often as necessary
material for construction and repair surface characteristics
- smooth, durable, easily cleanable
- closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas
- nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture
materials for construction and repair cleanability
- floors, walls, floors/wall coverings, ceilings designed, constructed, installed so they are smooth, easily cleanable
- walls, ceilings light-colored in all food preparation areas
- floor covering such as carpeting/similar material not installed as floor covering in food preparation, serving areas, walk-in ref, WW areas, toilet room areas, other areas where floor is subject to moisture
carpeting
authorized in administrative, customer dining areas
meats and duckboards
- designed to be removable, easily cleanable
- meet NSF International Standard, kept clean
wooden duckboards or pallets
only used as flooring material in field
lead-based paint and paint containing pesticides
not be used inside food establishments
wall-floor intersections
covered and sealed to prevent moisture from entering the wall