Food and Drug Administration and Conference for Food Protection

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW GUIDE
2000

SECTION I

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OPERATOR AND SUBMITTED TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY


____________________________Regulatory Authority
____________________________
____________________________

Date:__________________

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

____NEW      ____REMODEL      ____CONVERSION

Name of Establishment:__________________________________________________

Category: Restaurant____, Institution ____, Daycare ____, Retail Market ____, Other_______________.

Address:______________________________________________________________

Phone if available:______________________________________________________

Name of Owner:________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:________________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________________________________________

Applicant's Name:_______________________________________________________

Title (owner, manager, architect, etc.):_______________________________________

Mailing Address:________________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________________________________________

I have submitted plans/applications to the following authorities on the following dates:

__________Governing Board of Council __________Plumbing
__________Zoning __________Electric
__________Planning__________Police
__________Building__________Fire
__________Conservation__________Other (    )

Hours of Operation: Sun ______ Thurs______
Mon ______ Fri _______
Tues______ Sat _______
Wed ______

Number of Seats:________

Number of Staff:________
(Maximum per shift)

Total Square Feet of Facility:________

Number of Floors on which
operations are conducted__________

Maximum Meals to be Served:
(approximate number)
Breakfast ________
Lunch _________
Dinner _________

Projected Date for Start of Project:_______________

Projected Date for Completion of Project:_______________

Type of Service:
(check all that apply)
Sit Down Meals ______
Take Out ______
Caterer ______
Mobile Vendor ______
Other ______

Please enclose the following documents:

_____ Proposed Menu (including seasonal, off-site and banquet menus)

_____ Manufacturer Specification sheets for each piece of equipment shown on the plan

_____ Site plan showing location of business in building; location of building on site including alleys, streets; and location of any outside equipment (dumpsters, well, septic system - if applicable)

_____ Plan drawn to scale of food establishment showing location of equipment, plumbing, electrical services and mechanical ventilation

_____ Equipment schedule

CONTENTS AND FORMAT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Provide plans that are a minimum of 11 x 14 inches in size including the layout of the floor plan accurately drawn to a minimum scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. This is to allow for ease in reading plans.

2. Include: proposed menu, seating capacity, and projected daily meal volume for food service operations.

3. Show the location and when requested, elevated drawings of all food equipment. Each piece of equipment must be clearly labeled on the plan with its common name. Submit drawings of self-service hot and cold holding units with sneeze guards.

4. Designate clearly on the plan equipment for adequate rapid cooling, including ice baths and refrigeration, and for hot-holding potentially hazardous foods.

5. Label and locate separate food preparation sinks when the menu dictates to preclude contamination and cross-contamination of raw and ready-to-eat foods.

6. Clearly designate adequate handwashing lavatories for each toilet fixture and in the immediate area of food preparation.

7. Provide the room size, aisle space, space between and behind equipment and the placement of the equipment on the floor plan.

8. On the plan represent auxiliary areas such as storage rooms, garbage rooms, toilets, basements and/or cellars used for storage or food preparation. Show all features of these rooms as required by this guidance manual.

9. Include and provide specifications for:

a. Entrances, exits, loading/unloading areas and docks;

b. Complete finish schedules for each room including floors, walls, ceilings and coved juncture bases;

c. Plumbing schedule including location of floor drains, floor sinks, water supply lines, overhead waste-water lines, hot water generating equipment with capacity and recovery rate, backflow prevention, and wastewater line connections;

d. Lighting schedule with protectors;

(1) At least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

(2) At least 220 lux (20 foot candles):

(a) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption;

(b) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators;

(c) At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and

(3) At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

e. Food Equipment schedule to include make and model numbers and listing of equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI accredited certification program (when applicable).

f. Source of water supply and method of sewage disposal. Provide the location of these facilities and submit evidence that state and local regulations are complied with;

g. A color coded flow chart demonstrating flow patterns for:
-food (receiving, storage, preparation, service);
-food and dishes (portioning, transport, service);
-dishes (clean, soiled, cleaning, storage);
-utensil (storage, use, cleaning);
-trash and garbage (service area, holding, storage);

h. Ventilation schedule for each room;

i. A mop sink or curbed cleaning facility with facilities for hanging wet mops;

j. Garbage can washing area/facility;

k. Cabinets for storing toxic chemicals;

l. Dressing rooms, locker areas, employee rest areas, and/or coat rack as required;

m. Completed Section 1;

n. Site plan (plot plan)

FOOD PREPARATION REVIEW

Check categories of Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF's) to be handled, prepared and served.

CATEGORY* (YES) (NO)
1. Thin meats, poultry, fish, eggs (hamburger; sliced meats; fillets) (   ) (   )
2. Thick meats, whole poultry (roast beef; whole turkey, chickens, hams) (   ) (   )
3. Cold processed foods (salads, sandwiches, vegetables) (   ) (   )
4. Hot processed foods (soups, stews, rice/noodles, gravy, chowders, casseroles) (   ) (   )
5. Bakery goods (pies, custards, cream fillings & toppings) (   ) (   )
6. Other_________________________________________________________________________
* A generic HACCP plan for each category of food may be available from the regulatory authority for reference.

PLEASE CIRCLE/ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

FOOD SUPPLIES:

1. Are all food supplies from inspected and approved sources? YES / NO

2. What are the projected frequencies of deliveries for Frozen foods___________,
Refrigerated foods _____________, and Dry goods__________________________.

3. Provide information on the amount of space (in cubic feet) allocated for:
Dry storage ________________________,
Refrigerated Storage ________________, and
Frozen storage _____________________.

4. How will dry goods be stored off the floor?

COLD STORAGE:

  1. Is adequate and approved freezer and refrigeration available to store frozen foods frozen, and refrigerated foods at 41°F (5°C) and below? YES / NO
    Provide the method used to calculate cold storage requirements.

  2. Will raw meats, poultry and seafood be stored in the same refrigerators and freezers with cooked/ready-to-eat foods? YES / NO

    If yes, how will cross-contamination be prevented?

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

  3. Does each refrigerator/freezer have a thermometer? YES / NO

    Number of refrigeration units: _____

    Number of freezer units: _____

  4. Is there a bulk ice machine available? YES / NO
THAWING FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:

Please indicate by checking the appropriate boxes how frozen potentially hazardous foods (PHF's) in each category will be thawed. More than one method may apply. Also, indicate where thawing will take place.

Thawing Method *THICK FROZEN FOODS *THIN FROZEN FOODS
Refrigeration    
Running Water Less than 70°F(21°C)    
Microwave (as part of cooking process)    
Cooked from Frozen state    
Other (describe)    
*Frozen foods: approximately one inch or less = thin, and more than an inch = thick.

COOKING:

1. Will food product thermometers be used to measure final cooking/reheating temperatures of PHF's? YES / NO

What type of temperature measuring device:__________________________

Minimum cooking time and temperatures of product utilizing convection and conduction heating equipment:
beef roasts130°F (121 min)
solid seafood pieces 145°F (15 sec)
other PHF's 145°F (15 sec)
eggs: 
  Immediate service 145°F (15 sec)
  pooled* 155°F (15 sec)
(*pasteurized eggs must be served to a highly susceptible population)
pork145°F (15 sec)
comminuted meats/fish155°F (15 sec)
poultry165°F (15 sec)
reheated PHF's165°F (15 sec)

2. List types of cooking equipment.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

HOT/COLD HOLDING:

1. How will hot PHF's be maintained at 140°F (60°C) or above during holding for service? Indicate type and number of hot holding units.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2. How will cold PHF's be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below during holding for service? Indicate type and number of cold holding units.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

COOLING:

Please indicate by checking the appropriate boxes how PHF's will be cooled to 41°F (5°C) within 6 hours (140°F to 70°F in 2 hours and 70°F to 41°F in 4 hours). Also, indicate where the cooling will take place.

COOLING METHOD THICK MEATS THIN MEATS THIN SOUPS/
GRAVY
THICK SOUPS/
GRAVY
RICE/
NOODLES
Shallow Pans    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ice Baths    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Reduce Volume or Size    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Rapid Chill    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Other (describe)    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REHEATING:

1. How will PHF's that are cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F for 15 seconds. Indicate type and number of units used for reheating foods.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2. How will reheating food to 165°F for hot holding be done rapidly and within 2 hours?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

PREPARATION:

1. Please list categories of foods prepared more than 12 hours in advance of service.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2. Will food employees be trained in good food sanitation practices? YES / NO
Method of training:

______________________________________________________________________

Number(s) of employees:_____________________________________________________________

Dates of completion:_____________________________________________________________

3. Will disposable gloves and/or utensils and/or food grade paper be used to prevent handling of ready-to-eat foods? YES / NO

4. Is there a written policy to exclude or restrict food workers who are sick or have infected cuts and lesions? YES / NO

Please describe briefly:

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Will employees have paid sick leave? YES / NO

5. How will cooking equipment, cutting boards, counter tops and other food contact surfaces which cannot be submerged in sinks or put through a dishwasher be sanitized?

Chemical Type: _______________

Concentration: _______________

Test Kit: YES / NO

6. Will ingredients for cold ready-to-eat foods such as tuna, mayonnaise and eggs for salads and sandwiches be pre-chilled before being mixed and/or assembled? YES/NO

If not, how will ready-to-eat foods be cooled to 41°F?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

7. Will all produce be washed on-site prior to use? YES / NO

Is there a planned location used for washing produce? YES / NO

Describe_______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

 

If not, describe the procedure for cleaning and sanitizing multiple use sinks between uses.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

8. Describe the procedure used for minimizing the length of time PHF's will be kept in the temperature danger zone (41°F - 140°F) during preparation.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

9. Provide a HACCP plan for specialized processing methods such as vacuum packaged food items prepared on-site or otherwise required by the regulatory authority.

10. Will the facility be serving food to a highly susceptible population? YES / NO

If yes, how will the temperature of foods be maintained while being transferred between the kitchen and service area?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

 

 

A. FINISH SCHEDULE

Applicant must indicate which materials (quarry tile, stainless steel, 4" plastic coved molding, etc.) will be used in the following areas.

Kitchen FLOOR COVING WALLS CEILING
Bar    

 

 

 

 

 

Food Storage    

 

 

 

 

 

Other Storage    

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet Rooms    

 

 

 

 

 

Dressing Rooms    

 

 

 

 

 

Garbage & Refuse Storage    

 

 

 

 

 

Mop Service Basin Area    

 

 

 

 

 

Warewashing

Area

   

 

 

 

 

 

Walk-in Refrigerators and Freezers    

 

 

 

 

 

B. INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL

APPLICANT: Please check appropriate boxes.

YES NO NA
1. Will all outside doors be self-closing and rodent proof ? (  ) (  ) (  )
2. Are screen doors provided on all  entrances left open to the outside? (  ) (  ) (  )
3. Do all openable windows have a minimum #16 mesh screening? (  ) (  ) (  )
4. Is the placement of electrocution devices identified on the plan? (  ) (  ) (  )
5. Will all pipes & electrical conduit chases be sealed; ventilation systems exhaust and intakes protected? (  ) (  ) (  )
6. Is area around building clear of unnecessary brush, litter, boxes and other harborage? (  ) (  ) (  )
7. Will air curtains be used? If yes, where? ________________ (  ) (  ) (  )
 

C. GARBAGE AND REFUSE
Inside

8. Do all containers have lids? (  ) (  ) (  )
9. Will refuse be stored inside? (  ) (  ) (  )
If so, where? ____________________

_______________________________

10. Is there an area designated for garbage can or floor mat cleaning? (  ) (  ) (  )
 
Outside
11. Will a dumpster be used?

Number ________ Size ________

Frequency of pickup ___________

Contractor ___________________

(  ) (  ) (  )
12. Will a compactor be used?

Number ________ Size ________

Frequency of pick up ___________

Contractor ___________________

(  ) (  ) (  )
13. Will garbage cans be stored outside? (  ) (  ) (  )
14. Describe surface and location where dumpster/compactor/garbage cans are to be stored

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

15. Describe location of grease storage receptacle ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

16. Is there an area to store recycled containers? (  ) (  ) (  )

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Indicate what materials are required to be recycled;

(  ) Glass
(  ) Metal
(  ) Paper
(  ) Cardboard
(  ) Plastic

17. Is there any area to store returnable damaged goods? (  ) (  ) (  )

 

D. PLUMBING CONNECTIONS

  AIR GAP AIR BREAK *INTEGRAL TRAP *"P" TRAP VACUUM BREAKER CONDENSATE PUMP
18. Toilet    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Urinals    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. Dishwasher    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21. Garbage

Grinder

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22. Ice machines    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. Ice storage bin    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24. Sinks

a. Mop
b. Janitor
c. Handwash
d. 3 Compartment
e. 2
Compartment
f. 1
Compartment
g. Water Station

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25. Steam tables    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26. Dipper wells    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27. Refrigeration condensate/ drain lines    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. Hose connection    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29. Potato peeler    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30. Beverage Dispenser w/carbonator    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31. Other

_____________

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* TRAP: A fitting or device which provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage or waste water through it. An integral trap is one that is built directly into the fixture, e.g., a toilet fixture. A ?P? trap is a fixture trap that provides a liquid seal in the shape of the letter ?P.? Full ?S? traps are prohibited.

32. Are floor drains provided & easily cleanable, if so, indicate location:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

E. WATER SUPPLY

33. Is water supply public (  ) or private (  ) ?

34. If private, has source been approved? YES (  ) NO (  ) PENDING (  )

Please attach copy of written approval and/or permit.

35. Is ice made on premises (  ) or purchased commercially (  ) ?

If made on premise, are specifications for the ice machine provided? YES (  ) NO (  )

Describe provision for ice scoop storage:____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

Provide location of ice maker or bagging operation_____________________________

36. What is the capacity of the hot water generator? ________________________________________________________________________

37. Is the hot water generator sufficient for the needs of the establishment? Provide calculations for necessary hot water (see Part 5 & Part 9 Under Section III in this manual)

38. Is there a water treatment device? YES (  ) NO (  )

If yes, how will the device be inspected & serviced?

____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

39. How are backflow prevention devices inspected & serviced?

____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

F. SEWAGE DISPOSAL

40. Is building connected to a municipal sewer? YES (  ) NO (  )

41. If no, is private disposal system approved? YES (  ) NO (  ) PENDING (  )

Please attach copy of written approval and/or permit.

 

42. Are grease traps provided? YES (  ) NO (  )

If so, where? _________________________________________________________

Provide schedule for cleaning & maintenance________________________________

G. DRESSING ROOMS

43. Are dressing rooms provided? YES (  ) NO (  )

44. Describe storage facilities for employees' personal belongings (i.e., purse, coats, boots, umbrellas,etc.)

____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

H. GENERAL

45. Are insecticides/rodenticides stored separately from cleaning & sanitizing agents?

YES (  ) NO (  )

Indicate location: ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

46. Are all toxics for use on the premise or for retail sale (this includes personal medications), stored away from food preparation and storage areas? YES (  ) NO (  )

47. Are all containers of toxics including sanitizing spray bottles clearly labeled?

YES(  ) NO (  )

48. Will linens be laundered on site? YES (  ) NO (  )

If yes, what will be laundered and where?___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

If no, how will linens be cleaned? __________________________________________

49. Is a laundry dryer available? YES (  ) NO (  )

50. Location of clean linen storage: ___________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

51. Location of dirty linen storage: ____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

52. Are containers constructed of safe materials to store bulk food products? YES (  ) NO (  )

Indicate type: __________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

53. Indicate all areas where exhaust hoods are installed:

LOCATION FILTERS &/OR EXTRACTION DEVICES SQUARE FEET FIRE PROTECTION AIR CAPACITY CFM AIR MAKEUP CFM
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54. How is each listed ventilation hood system cleaned?

________________________________________________________________________

I. SINKS

55. Is a mop sink present? YES (  ) NO (  )

If no, please describe facility for cleaning of mops and other equipment: _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

56. If the menu dictates, is a food preparation sink present? YES (  ) NO (  )

J. DISHWASHING FACILITIES

57. Will sinks or a dishwasher be used for warewashing?

Dishwasher (  )
Two compartment sink (  )
Three compartment sink (  )

58. Dishwasher

Type of sanitization used:

Hot water (temp. provided) __________________
Booster heater ___________________________
Chemical type ____________________________

Is ventilation provided? YES (  ) NO (  )

59. Do all dish machines have templates with operating instructions? YES (  ) NO (  )

60. Do all dish machines have temperature/pressure gauges as required that are accurately working? YES (  ) NO (  )

61. Does the largest pot and pan fit into each compartment of the pot sink? YES (  ) NO (  )

If no, what is the procedure for manual cleaning and sanitizing?

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

62. Are there drain boards on both ends of the pot sink?

YES (  ) NO (  )

63. What type of sanitizer is used?

Chlorine
Iodine
Quaternary ammonium
Hot Water
Other
(  )
(  )
(  )
(  )
(  )

64. Are test papers and/or kits available for checking sanitizer concentration? YES (  ) NO (  )

K. HANDWASHING/TOILET FACILITIES

65. Is there a handwashing sink in each food preparation and warewashing area? YES (  ) NO (  )

66. Do all handwashing sinks, including those in the restrooms, have a mixing valve or combination faucet? YES (  ) NO (  )

67. Do self-closing metering faucets provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet? YES (  ) NO (  )

68. Is hand cleanser available at all handwashing sinks? YES (  ) NO (  )

69. Are hand drying facilities (paper towels, air blowers, etc.) available at all handwashing sinks? YES (  ) NO (  )

70. Are covered waste receptacles available in each restroom? YES (  ) NO (  )

71. Is hot and cold running water under pressure available at each handwashing sink? YES (  ) NO (  )

72. Are all toilet room doors self-closing? YES (  ) NO (  )

73. Are all toilet rooms equipped with adequate ventilation? YES (  ) NO (  )

74. If required, is a handwashing sign posted in each employee restroom? YES (  ) NO (  )

L. SMALL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

75. Please specify the number, location, and types of each of the following:

Slicers _____________________________________________________

Cutting boards ______________________________________________

Can openers ________________________________________________

Mixers ____________________________________________________

Floor mats __________________________________________________

Other ______________________________________________________

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STATEMENT: I hereby certify that the above information is correct, and I fully understand that any deviation from the above without prior permission from this Health Regulatory Office may nullify final approval.

Signature(s) _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

owner(s) or responsible representative(s)

Date: ____________

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Approval of these plans and specifications by this Regulatory Authority does not indicate compliance with any other code, law or regulation that may be required--federal, state, or local. It further does not constitute endorsement or acceptance of the completed establishment (structure or equipment). A preopening inspection of the establishment with equipment in place & operational will be necessary to determine if it complies with the local and state laws governing food service establishments.


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