Chapter 11
Safe Facilities and Equipment
− Designing a Safe Operation
• Constructive plan review
Constructive plans require approval from the regulatory authority
o Ensure design meets requirements
o Ensure the safe flow of food
o Can save time and money
− Layout
• A well-designed kitchen
o Has a workflow that minimizes the time food is in the temperature danger zone
o Positions equipment to minimize opportunities for cross-contamination
o Makes equipment accessible for regular cleaning
− Materials for Interior Construction
• Each area of operation will have its own flooring needs
o Nonporous, resilient flooring ex:
▪ Vinyl/Rubber Tile
▪ Slippery when wet
▪ Good for locker rooms and offices
• Flooring
o Hard-Surfaces Flooring ex:
▪ Marble
▪ Quarry tiles
▪ Wood
▪ Good for public restrooms and high-dirt areas
• Carpeting
o Not recommended for high-dirt areas
• Special Flooring Needs
o Use non-slip surfaces
o Coving is required for resilient and hard-surface flooring materials
− Finishing for Interior Walling and Ceilings
• Interior Finishes
o Smooth
o Durable
o Non-absorbent
o Easy to clean
− Considerations for Other Areas
Safe Facilities and Equipment
− Designing a Safe Operation
• Constructive plan review
Constructive plans require approval from the regulatory authority
o Ensure design meets requirements
o Ensure the safe flow of food
o Can save time and money
− Layout
• A well-designed kitchen
o Has a workflow that minimizes the time food is in the temperature danger zone
o Positions equipment to minimize opportunities for cross-contamination
o Makes equipment accessible for regular cleaning
− Materials for Interior Construction
• Each area of operation will have its own flooring needs
o Nonporous, resilient flooring ex:
▪ Vinyl/Rubber Tile
▪ Slippery when wet
▪ Good for locker rooms and offices
• Flooring
o Hard-Surfaces Flooring ex:
▪ Marble
▪ Quarry tiles
▪ Wood
▪ Good for public restrooms and high-dirt areas
• Carpeting
o Not recommended for high-dirt areas
• Special Flooring Needs
o Use non-slip surfaces
o Coving is required for resilient and hard-surface flooring materials
− Finishing for Interior Walling and Ceilings
• Interior Finishes
o Smooth
o Durable
o Non-absorbent
o Easy to clean
− Considerations for Other Areas
