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SAN_JOAQUIN <br />—COUNTY— <br />Environmental Health Department <br />6. Light bulbs and tubes shall be covered and completely enclosed in plastic safety shields <br />or the equivalent. (CRFC Section 114323) <br />7. Food service openings: a. Shall be no more than 216 square inches and no less than 18 <br />inches apart. b. Shall be covered with solid material or screen. If screen is used it must <br />be at least 16 -mesh per inch.(CRFC Section 114259.2) <br />8. Walls and ceilings shall be constructed so surfaces are impervious, smooth and <br />cleanable. (CRFC Section 114301) <br />9. Mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment shall be provided over all cooking equipment <br />as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and <br />vapors. All mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment shall be installed and maintained <br />in accordance with the California Mechanical Code. Makeup air shall be provided the <br />rate of that exhausted [CRFC §114149.11 <br />10. On both sides of the vehicle, if motorized, otherwise on the front side. Provide the name <br />of the business in 3 inches high, the name of the owner in 1 inch high, and the City State <br />and Zip code in 1 inch high. These are minimum heights. <br />11.A second means of exit shall be provided in the side opposite the main exit door, or in <br />the roof, or the rear of the unit, with an unobstructed passage of at least 24 inches by 36 <br />inches. The interior latching mechanism shall be operable by hand without special tools <br />or key. The exit shall be labeled "Safety Exit' in contrasting colors with letters at least on <br />inch high. (CRFC Section 114323 (f)) <br />12. The handwashing shall be separated from the warewashing sink or food preparation / <br />storage areas by a metal splash guard, if separation is less than twenty-four (24) inches. <br />Splash guard shall be at least six (6) inches in height from back edge to front edge [CRFC <br />§113953]. <br />The EHD must be kept informed of the construction progress. A final inspection must be <br />performed, operating permit fees paid, and approval to operate granted prior to opening for <br />business. All equipment must be installed and thorough cleaning completed prior to the final <br />inspection. Inspections must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Charges for additional <br />inspections, re -inspections and/or consultations may be assessed at the EHD hourly rate of $ <br />156 per hour. <br />Any item(s) inadvertently overlooked in the plan check process, which is not in compliance with <br />applicable State laws, and/or city or county ordinance codes, shall be constructed or <br />reconstructed upon request of the EHD. Inferior workmanship, equipment, or materials will not <br />be accepted for the construction or operation of a food facility. Any variance from the <br />requirements outlined in this letter will require written approval from the EHD. Approval of the <br />submitted plans shall become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 <br />days from the date of approval, or the work authorized by such plans is abandoned. In order to <br />renew action on an expired plan approval, the applicant shall submit fees equal to that of a new <br />2 of <br />