HomeMy WebLinkAbouthost-facility-checklist-ada Ronald Browder
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Alameda County Environmental Health Department Host Facility Checklist
A Host Facility is a facility located in a brewery, winery, or other commercial building, which operates in conjunction with a permitted catering operation or retail food facility that already has a current health permit. The checklist of requirements below will assist you in determining the requirements you will need to meet to become a Host Facility. Depending on the infrastructure available at your facility, you will be able to determine whether a plan review consultation* or plan submittal and review is needed for your proposed Host Facility. California Health and Safety Code (CALCODE) Section 114328.1
The Host Facility must meet ALL the following structural requirements. If any of these items are not
currently available at the facility, plan review and approval may be required.
YES NO ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 RESTROOM (TOILET AND HANDWASHING): An approved restroom facility in the Host
Facility that the catering operation will be using is required. The restroom must be located
within 200 feet of the area where the Caterer prepares the food and must be accessible to
all food handlers. The restroom must meet all local building and plumbing code
standards. A common use restroom agreement must be submitted if a common use
restroom is to be utilized outside of the Host Facility.
2 HANDWASHING SINK: A permanently plumbed handwashing sink, in addition to the
restroom handwashing sink, for use by the catering operations may be required. All
handwashing sinks shall have a minimum of 100°F to 108°F warm water under pressure
for a minimum of 15 seconds. Handwashing sinks must have liquid hand soap and single-
use paper towels in dispensers.
3 REFUSE AND LIQUID WASTE: The Host Facility must have approved methods for the
disposal of refuse and liquid waste. A janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water
and an atmospheric vacuum breaker or other approved backflow prevention device at
the faucet may be required.
4 POTABLE HOT AND COLD WATER: An adequate supply of potable hot and cold water is
required. The water heater must be adequate to provide a hot water supply of a minimum
120°F at the sink fixtures requiring hot water at a peak demand rate.
5 LOCATION FOR CATERING OPERATION: The Host Facility must provide a location for the
catering operation to set up their operation. Foodservice activities of the catering
operation are contingent upon the location where the operation will be setting up their
equipment. Ensure all applicable codes are complied with, including, but not limited to,
Zoning and Fire.
6 SOP’s submitted addressing all of the requirements in section 114328.1 of CALCODE
If you answered YES to ALL of the above items, a CONSULTATION can be conducted.
If the answer is NO to any of the above items, PLAN SUBMISSION may be required (see second page).
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Host Facility – Plan Submittal Checklist
This checklist will help you prepare the plan submission for your Host Facility if you answered no to any boxes on the previous page. Ensure the items listed below are clearly shown on the plans.
Submit three (3) identical sets of plans to this department.
A plan designer or consultant, draftsman, contractor, architect, or owner may prepare the plans. The plans must be drawn in ink, in a professional manner, to the scale indicated on the plans (e.g., ¼ inch=1 foot, etc.), and on a minimum paper size of 11 x 17 inches. Ensure sheets are of the same size and that font size is legible.
Applications for Plan Check and Health Permit
Plan Review Application: Submit three (3) sets of plans along with plan review fee. Ensure that all information is legible and the correct ACEHD contact person is listed for the plan submission notification status.
Health Permit Application: Once the plan review project has been completed and the facility has successfully passed inspection, a Health Permit will be issued to the Host Facility to operate. Health Permits are renewed annually.
Plan Submittal Requirements
Check the following items as you include them on the plans
Location: Indicate the name and address of the Host Facility.
2 Owner: Indicate the name and contact number of the owner of the Host Facility.
3 Site Map: Include the facility and surrounding area. Indicate the proposed location where a
Caterer will set up their operation. Include the trash area location if it is outside of the facility.
4 Site Layout: Provide a schematic of the layout of all equipment and fixtures in the facility.
Specify the location and type of electrical connection(s) that will be provided for a Caterer to
power their food‐related equipment. Layout is to include any and all areas that equipment may
be stored onsite by the Caterer.
5 Water/Waste Information: Indicate which sewer and water district serves the Host Facility
(e.g., insert water district info.). If the facility is using water from a water well, and/or the facility
is connected to a septic disposal system, that information must also be included on the plans.
6 Plumbing Plan and Schedule: Provide a plumbing layout showing hot and cold‐water supply
lines, sewer waste drains, and floor drains. Clearly identify make, model number, gallons, and
BTU/KW of the hot water heater.
7 Restroom and Handwashing Sinks: Show the location of the restroom facilities that the
Caterer and their food handlers will have access to use. The restroom must be located within
200 feet of the area where the caterer prepares and dispenses the food. The restroom must
meet all local building and plumbing code standards. Provide agreements if a common‐use
restroom is to be utilized. If the water temperature of a handwashing sink is not readily
adjustable at the faucet, the temperature of the water shall be 100°F ‐ 108°F. Hand sinks must
be equipped with single‐use liquid hand soap and paper towels in adjacent dispensers.
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8 Janitorial Sink: Show the location and method of installation of janitorial sink equipped with hot
and cold water. The sink faucet must be equipped with an atmospheric vacuum breaker or other
approved backflow prevention device. Provide the manufacturer’s specifications for this sink
and indicate the type of backflow prevention device it contains.
9 Standard Operating Procedure: Submit with your plans, a written operating procedure that
describes the procedures, methods, and schedules for cleaning food related equipment;
specifications for equipment that will be provided by the Host Facility to support the catering
operation and how it will be maintained in good repair; how potentially hazardous foods will be
maintained and how you will maintain a list of catering operations that will operate at the Host
Facility with their menus, dates and times of their operations. A caterer operation shall only
operate for 4 hours within any 12 hour period
Procedures to Follow after Plans are Approved
Prior to the final inspection:
•Once the plans are approved, facility construction may begin. Complete all work per approvedplans.
•Five to ten business days in advance of your expected date of work completion, call to schedule afinal inspection.
•Obtain all necessary permits and approvals to operate from other applicable local agencies,including building, zoning, and fire departments.