HomeMy WebLinkAbout450 Linden Center Dr - Correspondence/Health Department - 10/12/1999DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524-2004
General Health (970) 498-6700
Environmental Health (970) 498-6775
Fax (970) 498-6772
October 12, 1999
Tad Buonamici
The Matrixx
450 N. Linden St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Buonamici:
The plans and specifications submitted for the construction of the additional bar to be located at The
Matrixx, located at 450 N. Linden Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, have been reviewed by this department. The
following items were not clearly specified in the plans or were not in compliance with the Colorado Retail Food
Establishment Rules and Regulations. These items must be modified to be in compliance with the above
regulations. The plans are approved at this time.
1) . This bar not approved for dispensing of tap beer.
2) Be advised, if a soft drink dispensing gun is to be installed:
a) the gun can not be located above the ice bin.
b) the gun must be properly drained to sewer.
c) soft drink lines must be installed to facilitate easy cleaning. Be advised, soft drink lines can not
run along floors or walls where they will inhibit easy cleaning.
3) All bar equipment must be of commercial design and certified or classified for sanitation by an American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program or its equivalent. Custom made
elqu;pn-lent and used equipment cannot be .: prove.unr..a, it is visually inspected.
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4) No refrigeration is provided in this bar. Please indicate how potentially hazardous foods, such as milk,
will be maintained at less than 41 °F during storage and preparation.
5) Heavy equipment (e.g.; future beer cooler) must be mounted on casters to allow for mobility and easy.
cleaning. Submit information on how this equipment will be installed once it is obtained. Be advised,
heavy counter -mounted equipment which can not be easily moved for cleaning must be provided on four -
inch approved legs to facilitate easy cleaning.
6) Be advised that no appurtenances, such as syrup lines, carbonators, drop -in cold plates, drain lines or
bottle holders are permitted in potable ice bins or ice machines or any unit used to store potable ice.
The Matrixx
October 12, 1999
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20) Toxic materials and surplus cleaning items must be stored away from food operations, food storage, and
utensil washing facilities.
21) Provide an approved area for the proper storage of employee's personal items, such as: coats, clothing,
etc.
The above items (#4, 16, and 17) can be submitted either in written form or as an addendum to the plans
submitted. The written plans submitted are approved at this time. Be advised approval of plans, including the
above modifications, does not constitute acceptance of the completed structure. An inspection of the premises
must be conducted by this department prior to approval for operation and licensure of the, establishment. Failure
to follow the recommended changes may prevent or delay the licensure of this establishment.
Please notify the department at least 48 hours prior to your opening date so that a final acceptance
inspection can be performed.
This department's written approval is necessary prior to opening this bar.
Please feel free to contact this department if questions arise, or if I can be of further service at 498-6776.
Sincerely,
Jim Devote
Environmental Health Specialist
JD/ta
cc: Fort Collins Building Department