HomeMy WebLinkAbout3905 S College Ave - Correspondence/Health Department - 08/13/2002LARIMER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
COUNTY
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524-2004
General Health (970) 498-6700
Environmental Health (970) 498-6775
Fax (970) 498-6772
AUG 15 2002
August 13, 2002
Mr. Jerry Leduc
Darden Restaurants
1751 Directors Row
Orlando, FL 32809
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The plans and specifications submitted for the remodel of The Olive Garden located at
3905 S. College Ave., in 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 clearly
specified in writing or be modified to be in compliance with the above regulations. The plans
are approved at this time. Be advised a plan review fee of $30.00 per hour will be charged for
time spent reviewing the plans. This fee must be paid before an opening inspection can be
scheduled.
1) It is acknowledged that there are no menu changes associated with this remodel.
2) Be advised hard to clean spaces or gaps around equipment, counters, utilities and
plumbing must be eliminated to provide for easy cleaning. All equipment, cabinets or
counters that are not mounted on casters or are not easily moveable must be: a)
Spaced in accordance with Section 4-302 A and C of the the Rules and Regulations so
the surfaces of the floors, walls, and exterior surfaces of equipment can be easily
cleaned; or b) Neatly sealed to adjoining walls, equipment, cabinets, or counters.
3) Restroom fixtures are based on the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing code. Since
the total seating capacity of the establishment is 328, the following restroom fixtures will
be required during operating hours: men's room: 3 water closets, 2 sinks, 2 urinals.
Women's room: 4 water closets and 2 sinks.
4) Be advised restroom facilities must be available at all times the restaurant is open and
operating to the public.
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5) All plumbing and electrical conduit are to be located behind walls or below floors.
Exposed water pipes, sewer lines, or electrical conduit running along the walls or floors
are not approved.
6) All drain lines, water lines, and electrical conduit running along the wall must be boxed
in or completely concealed along the wall to facilitate easy cleaning. Exposed pipes,
lines or conduit along the floor are not approved.
7) Be advised, 50 foot candles of light are required on all working surfaces and 20 foot
candles on all other surfaces in the restrooms and bar. All lights must be shielded in an
approved manner. All light inside equipment must also be shielded.
8) Floors, walls, ceilings, counter tops, storage shelves, cabinets, and all work surfaces,
located within the restrooms and bar areas must be of an approved material that is
smooth, non -absorbent, easily cleanable, and durable. -
9) All paints used on the walls and ceilings must be washable, without removing the paint
when cleaned. A light colored high gloss paint is recommended.
10)AII floor/wall junctures and stationary equipment floor junctures in the restrooms and bar
must be provided with approved concave coving. If quarry the coving is provided, it
must be installed flush with the finished floor.
The written plans submitted are approved at this time. Be advised approval of plans
does not constitute acceptance of the completed remodel. An inspection of the premises must
be conducted by this department prior to acceptance of the completed remodel.
Please notify the departments at least 48 hours prior to your opening date so that a final
acceptance inspection can be performed.
Please feel free to contact this department if questions arise, or if I can be of further
assistance at 498-6775.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Rees
Environmental Health
Cc: Fort Collins Building Department
Kelly w/ Hmd Group Architects, 1400 NW 107th Ave. #301, Miami, FL 33172
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