Hygienic and Sanitary Practices for Food Catering Businesses
Hygienic and Sanitary Practices for Food Catering Businesses Advance Level Module 1 1
Location, Layout & Facilities S. No. 1 Operational Flow Location, layout & facilities Part of Schedule 4 Relevant Section Part 2 Section 1 Part 2 Section 2 Location and Surroundings Layout and design of Food Establishment Premises Part 2 Section 3 Equipment & Containers Part 2 Section 4 Facilities Section 1 Good Manufacturing Practices for whole premises Part 5 Heading 2
Location, Layout & Facilities LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS Location shall ideally be away from 1. environmentally polluted area. 2. industrial activities that produce disagreeable odour, wastes, chemical or biological emissions etc. 3. areas which are prone to infestations of pests. 4. areas where industrial wastes cannot be removed effectively. 5. residential area. In case there are hazards of other environment polluting industry located nearby, 1. Take appropriate measures to protect the manufacturing area from any potential contamination. 3
Location, Layout & Facilities Dirty passage being used as Food Storage Urinal without doors Food Preparation area Poor Civic Sense cause airborne bacteria 4
Location, Layout & Facilities Garbage lying open – Source of Flies, Insects, Rodents Open and unattended Garbage Bins 5
Location, Layout & Facilities LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PREMISES 1. The designing of premises shall be such that - no cross contamination in food preparation area occur from pre and post manufacturing operations - one direction material movement (no backward flow) should be followed 2. Floors, ceilings and walls – - must be made of impervious material - maintained in a sound condition to minimize accumulation of dirt, condensation & growth of moulds - should be smooth and easy to clean with no flaking paint or plaster. 6
Location, Layout & Facilities LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PREMISES 3. Doors – - shall be made of smooth and non-absorbent surfaces - shall be easy to clean and disinfectant 4. Floor – - shall have adequate and proper drainage with appropriate slope and easy to clean and where necessary disinfect - the drainage shall flow in a direction opposite to the direction of food preparation area. 5. Drains – - should be covered to prevent insects and rodents from entering the processing area 7
Location, Layout & Facilities LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PREMISES 6. Windows, doors & all other openings to outside environment – - shall be well screened with wire-mesh or insect- proof screen to protect the premise from pests - the doors be fitted with automatic closing springs - mesh should be easy to remove & clean 7. - Food Preparation Areas – shall have no smoke nuisance install a chimney having appropriate suction prior to start of business. food if contaminated from any privy, urinal, sullage, drain or place of storage of foul and waste matter, shall not be manufactured, stored or expose for sale. 8
Location, Layout & Facilities 1. Purchasing 9. Serving 8. Reheating 2. Receiving The Flow of Food 3. Storing 4. Preparing 7. Cooling 6. Holding 5. Cooking The flow of food should be in forward direction 9
Location, Layout & Facilities Floors, ceilings and walls - Cleanable, durable, impervious to moisture Cracks allow bacteria and molds to accumulate 10
Location, Layout & Facilities Floors, ceilings and walls - Good Repairs & Clean walls Ceiling made of impervious material 11
Location, Layout & Facilities Doors made of smooth and non-absorbent surfaces Floor with drainage of appropriate slope 12
Location, Layout & Facilities Repaired Floor with drainage of appropriate slope 13
Location, Layout & Facilities Drains should be covered to prevent insects and rodents Well screened windows Floor with proper drainage 14
Location, Layout & Facilities Food Preparation Areas shall have a installed chimney 15
Location, Layout & Facilities Food Preparation Areas shall have no smoke nuisance 16
Location, Layout & Facilities EQUIPMENT & CONTAINERS Equipment and containers for waste, by-products, cleaning chemicals and inedible or dangerous substances, shall be - specifically identifiable - suitably constructed - stored separately All food contacting items, fittings and equipment: - must be kept in good condition - chipped enameled containers will not be used. - stainless steel /aluminum / glass containers shall be used - brass utensils shall be frequently provided with lining 17
Location, Layout & Facilities EQUIPMENT & CONTAINERS Equipment and containers for handling food shall be - made of corrosion free materials - located, designed and fabricated in a way that it permits necessary maintenance and cleaning and disinfectant functions - kept at all times in good order and repair & in a clean and sanitary condition. - not be used for any other purpose. - either provided with a properly fitted cover or with a clean gauze net or other material of texture sufficiently fine to protect the food completely from dust, dirt and flies and other insects. - Kept away from noxious or injurious exhalation to avoid food being noxious. 18
Location, Layout & Facilities Equipments made of corrosion free material Cooking containers with lids 19
Location, Layout & Facilities Storage containers with lids 20
Location, Layout & Facilities Storage containers in the kitchen with lids 21
Location, Layout & Facilities EQUIPMENT & CONTAINERS Cleaning & Disinfectant system - facilities for the cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and instruments shall be available - wherever possible, cleaning in place (CIP) system shall be adopted. - If required, a waste water disposal system / effluent treatment plant shall be put in place. 22
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of equipments 23
Location, Layout & Facilities Sanitizing of equipment 24
Location, Layout & Facilities If required, waste water disposal system / effluent treatment plant shall be put in place. 25
Location, Layout & Facilities FACILITIES 1. Water supply - only potable water in processing and cooking, food handling, washing shall be used. - storage tanks shall be cleaned periodically & records shall be maintained. - non potable water can be used for cleaning of equipment not coming in contact with - Food steam production - Fire Fighting - Refrigeration equipment - non potable water pipes shall prevent the use of this water for contamination of food material. non potable water pipes shall be clearly distinguished from those in use for potable water. 26
Location, Layout & Facilities FACILITIES 2. For Cleaning Utensils / Equipment – - adequate facilities for cleaning, disinfecting shall be provided - hot and cold water facility shall be provided if required 3. Washing of Raw materials – - sinks with a draining board, detergent and hot water shall be provided - these facilities must be kept clean and, where necessary, disinfected - separate sinks shall be used for washing raw foods & washing utensils or any other purposes. 4. Ice and Steam – - potable water shall be used. - should be handled hygienically to avoid cross contamination. 27
Location, Layout & Facilities FACILITIES 5. Personnel facilities and toilets i. ii. iv. v. Hand washing facilities shall be provided Requirements of a Hand washing and drying system – ü Porcelain/Stainless Steel Wash-hand basins, preferably knee operated ü Germicidal liquid Soap ü Sanitizer ü Supply of hot and /or cold water ü Wet hands drying system ü Clean and dry towels, preferably paper towel/rolls ü Covered Trash Bin, preferably pedal operated with plastic lining separate adequate number of hygienic lavatories shall be provided changing facilities for personnel shall be provided restroom and refreshments rooms shall be separate from food process and service areas display hygiene requirements for the workers at a prominent place in English or in local language 28
Location, Layout & Facilities FACILITIES 6. Air quality and ventilation – - ventilation systems shall be designed and constructed so that air does not flow from contaminated areas to clean areas. 7. Lighting – - sufficient lighting system shall be provided to the food establishment - lighting fixtures should be covered to prevent breakages of electrical fittings to contaminate food. 29
Location, Layout & Facilities Colour coding of water pipes to avoid contamination 30
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of water storage tanks 31
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of utensils 3 -Compartment Sink for washing utensils 32
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of utensils 33
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of utensils 34
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of utensils 35
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of utensils 36
Location, Layout & Facilities Cleaning of utensils 37
Location, Layout & Facilities Washing of Raw materials Vegetable washing machine 38
Location, Layout & Facilities Hand washing facilities 39
Location, Layout & Facilities Hand washing facilities 40
Ideally 1520 persons 1 tap 41
Separate lockers for men and women for changing work clothes Food shall be consumed in Refreshment Room and not in Rest Room 42
Location, Layout & Facilities Air quality and ventilation Illustrative 43
Location, Layout & Facilities Lighting Proper lighting facility in the work area Lights shall be covered 44
Location, Layout & Facilities Lighting - Lux level requirement S. No. Area Level of luminance (lux) 1 Food storage area 220 approx 2 Inspection area 540 approx 3 General Area 220 approx 4 At food preparation surface 500 approx 5 Retail, dishwashing, hand washing, toilet areas 300 approx 6 For reading, inspection, and monitoring equipments 600 - 1200 approx 45
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