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SANJOAQUIN Environmental Health Department COUNTY liquid waste , shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes discharged through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved waste receptor . All floor sinks are to be positioned to be readily cleanable , accessible for inspections , and must be flush with finished floor . Do not place floor sinks inside walk in refrigeration units or cabinets [ CRFC § 114193 and § 114193 . 1 ] . 7 . Walls and ceilings of all rooms ( except for bar areas , areas where food is stored in unopened containers , dining areas , and offices ) shall be of a durable , smooth , nonabsorbent , and washable surface [ CRFC § 114271 ] . 8 . Provide sufficient natural or artificial lighting to produce the following light intensity : a . ) Fifty ( 50 ) foot candles , as measured thirty ( 30 ) inches off the floor , in any room in which food is prepared , manufactured , processed , or packaged . b . ) Twenty ( 20 ) foot candles where food is self served , stored in refrigerators , or at dry storage , handwashing , warewashing , equipment and utensil storage areas , and toilet rooms . c . ) Ten ( 10 ) foot candles at walk - in refrigeration units or dry storage area [ CRFC § 114252 ] . The EHD must be kept informed of the construction progress . A final inspection must be performed , operating permit fees paid , and approval to operate granted prior to opening for business . All equipment must be installed and thoroughly cleaned prior to the final inspection . Inspections must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance . Charges for additional inspections , re - inspections and /or consultations may be assessed at the EHD hourly rate of $ 162 per hour . Any item ( s ) inadvertently overlooked in the plan check process , which is not in compliance with applicable State laws , and /or city or county ordinance codes , shall be constructed or reconstructed upon request of the EHD . Inferior workmanship , equipment , or materials will not be accepted for the construction or operation of a food facility . Any variance from the requirements outlined in this letter will require written approval from the EHD . Approval of the submitted plans shall become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 days from the date of approval , or the work authorized by such plans is abandoned . In order to renew action on an expired plan approval , the applicant shall submit fees equal to that of a new plan review . A copy of the approved plans shall be available on site at the time of final inspection . If you have any questions , please contact Francisco Garcia Ruiz , Registered Environmental Health Specialist , at ( 209 ) 616 - 3032 . Sincerely , Jeff Carruesco , REHS , RDI Program Coordinator 2of2