Materials used for walls, floors, and ceilings Arrangement of equipment and fixtures Layout of utilities Management of waste When designing or remodeling a facility, consider:
Are easy to clean and maintain Reflect light Resist grease and moisture Select materials that:
Constructed of easy- to-clean materials Designed to allow good air circulation Free of exposed sewer lines and water pipes Free of floor cracks and crevices Dry storerooms should be:
Hot and cold running water Soap A means to dry hands A waste container Signage indicating employees must wash hands Handwashing stations must be equipped with:
Equipped with a handwashing station Equipped with self-closing doors Adequately stocked with Toilet paper Trash receptacles Covered waste containers Restrooms must be:
Easy to disassemble for frequent cleaning Easy to clean Equipment must be:
Smooth, nontoxic, nonabsorbent Free of pits and crevices Free of sharp corners and edges Equipment food-contact surfaces must be:
On legs at least 6˝ off the floor Sealed to a masonry base Stationary equipment must be mounted 1 of 2 ways:
On legs with a 4˝ clearance between equipment base and the tabletop Sealed to the countertop Stationary tabletop equipment must be mounted 1 of 2 ways:
Made from nonabsorbent hardwoods or synthetic materials Free of seams and cracks Nontoxic Washed, rinsed, and sanitized between uses Cutting boards must be:
Public water mains Regularly tested private sources Bottled water On-premise water storage tanks Potable Water Sources
Nonpotable water use is generally limited to: Air conditioning Cooling equipment (nonfood) Fire protection Irrigation
Use bottled or boiled water for beverages, cooking, and cleaning Purchase ice Use single-use items Keep boiled warm water for handwashing Flush and disinfect water systems and equipment During water supply interruptions:
Cross-Connection A link through which contaminants enter the potable water supply Backflow Reverse flow of contaminants through a cross-connection into the potable water supply
Vacuum breaker Backflow Prevention Methods Air gap
Immediate closure Correction of the problem Thorough cleaning A backup of raw sewage is cause for:
Leakproof, waterproof, and pestproof Easy to clean Covered with tight-fitting lids Cleaned frequently, inside and out Garbage containers must be:
What actions should be taken during an interruption in the potable-water supply? What are the requirements of a handwashing station?