DVD Lets watch a DVD 9 2 Additional

DVD Let’s watch a DVD… 9 -2

Additional Content Some other things you should know… 9 -3

Interior Requirements for a Safe Operation Floors, walls, and ceilings: 9 -4 l Materials must be smooth and durable for easier cleaning l Must be regularly maintained

Equipment Selection Foodservice equipment must meet these standards if it will come in contact with food: 9 -5 l Nonabsorbent, smooth, and corrosion resistant l Easy to clean l Durable l Resistant to damage

Installing and Maintaining Equipment Once equipment has been installed: 9 -6 l It must be maintained regularly l Only qualified people should maintain it l Set up a maintenance schedule with your supplier or manufacturer l Check equipment regularly to make sure it is working correctly

Dishwashing Machines Dishwashers must be installed: 9 -7 l So they are reachable and conveniently located l In a way that keeps utensils, equipment, and other food-contact surfaces from becoming contaminated l Following manufacturer’s instructions

Dishwashing Machines When selecting dishwashers make sure: 9 -8 l The detergents and sanitizers used are approved by the local regulatory authority l They have the ability to measure water temperature, water pressure, and cleaning and sanitizing chemical concentration l Information about the correct settings is posted on the machine

Three-Compartment Sinks Purchase sinks large enough to accommodate large equipment and utensils. 9 -9

Handwashing Stations Handwashing stations must be conveniently located and are required in: l Restrooms or directly next to them l Food-prep areas l Service areas l Dishwashing areas Handwashing sinks must be used only for handwashing. 9 -10

Water and Plumbing Backflow: l Reverse flow of contaminants through a cross-connection into the drinkable water supply Backsiphonage: l 9 -11 A vacuum created in the plumbing system that sucks contaminants back into the water supply o Can occur when high water use in one area of the operation creates a vacuum o A running hose in a mop bucket can lead

Water and Plumbing Backflow prevention methods: Vacuum breaker 9 -12 Air gap

Lighting Consider the following when installing and maintaining lighting: 9 -13 l Different areas of the facility have different lighting intensity requirements l Local jurisdictions usually require prep areas to be brighter than other areas l All lights should have shatter-resistant lightbulbs or protective covers l Replace burned out bulbs with correct size bulbs

Garbage Designated storage areas: 9 -14 l Store waste and recyclables separately from food and food-contact surfaces l Storage must not create a nuisance or a public health hazard

Emergencies That Affect the Facility Imminent health hazard: l A significant threat or danger to health l Requires immediate correction or closure to prevent injury Possible imminent health hazards: 9 -15 l Electrical power outages l Fire l Flood l Sewage backups

Emergencies That Affect the Facility How to respond to a crisis affecting the facility: l Determine if there is a significant risk to the safety or security of your food l If the risk is significant l 9 -16 o Stop service o Notify the local regulatory authority Decide how to correct the problem o Establish time-temperature control o Clean and sanitize surfaces o Verify water is drinkable o Reestablish physical security of the facility

Review Let’s review 9 -17

Review What are the most important things to look for when choosing materials for floors, walls, and ceiling? 9 -18 l The smoothness of the materials l The durability of the materials

Review What standards must equipment food-contact surfaces meet in order to keep food safe? 9 -19 l Nonabsorbent l Smooth l Corrosion resistant l Clean l Durable l Resistant to damage

Review How far should floor-mounted equipment be installed from the floor? A. 0 inches B. 2 inches C. 4 inches D. 6 inches Standing mixer 9 -20

Review What factors must dishwashers have the ability to measure? 9 -21 l Water temperature l Water pressure l Cleaning and sanitizing chemical concentration

Review What’s missing from this handwashing station? 9 -22

Review How can backflow be prevented? 9 -23 l Avoid creating a cross-connection l Install a backflow prevention device l Create an air gap

Review What can be done to keep garbage from contaminating food and equipment? 9 -24 l Remove it from prep areas quickly l Clean garbage containers frequently l Purchase leak proof, waterproof, and pest proof containers l Cover containers when not in use l Store waste and recyclables separately from food and foodcontact surfaces l Make sure outdoor containers have tight-fitting lids and keep them covered

Review What should be done if there is a sewer backup in the facility? l 9 -25 Determine if there is a significant risk to the safety or security of food o Stop service if the risk is significant o Notify the local regulatory authority

DVD Let’s watch a DVD… 9 -26

Activity Pests vs. PCOs… 9 -27