HomeMy WebLinkAbout932 W DRAKE RD - CORRESPONDENCE - 11/18/1999November 18, 1999
Mr. Steve Chandler
Longs Drug Store
141 N. Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Dear Mr. Chandler:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
pW A 7&50
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1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524-2004
General Health (970) 498-6700
Environmental Health (970) 498-6775
Fax (970) 498-6772
The plans and specifications submitted for the construction of Longs Drug Store to be located in the area of
Drake Rd. and Shields St. 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) The submitted plans indicate that no open potentially hazardous foods will be handled, only bagging of ice.
Please submit information indicating if open non -potentially hazardous bulk foods will be displayed or
dispensed.
2) Submit information on proposed food handling procedures for the following areas:
a) Protocols and/or systems that will be set up to monitor food temperatures.
b) Information detailing what foods will be dispensed in bulk and what equipment will be used to
dispense these foods.
3) All food service equipment must be of commercial design, that is certified or classified for sanitation by an
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program or its equivalent. Custom
made equipment and used equipment cannot be approved until it is visually inspected. The following
equipment is not approved at this time due to lack of information: Submit make, model numbers and
specification sheets on the following equipment:
a) Ice Machine.
b) Bulk food bins, if used.
4) Solid metal shelving is not approved for use in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Wooden shelves, pallets, or
any wooden interior finishes are not permitted in walk-in coolers, freezers, or any refrigeration. Metal
shelves in the walk-in cooler and freezer must be of an approved metal wire construction.
5) An approved smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, light in color enclosure must be provided between the
top of the walk-in and the ceiling if this area is 24 inches or less. Submit this information.
6) Be advised if ice is to be used for beverages, an approved indirectly drained ice bin must be provided.
Provide information on the ice bin and drainage.
7) Be advised pallets, dunnage racks, shelving and other floor racking must be installed in a manner that
will not inhibit or prevent floors from being easily accessible for cleaning.
8) Be advised that the lowest shelf of all storage shelves located in all kitchen areas, storage rooms, and the
walk-ins must be situated at least six inches up off the floor.
9) All equipment, cabinets, and counters that are not easily moveable must be: a) spaced so that floors, walls,
and exterior surfaces of equipment can be easily cleaned; or b) be sealed to adjoining walls, equipment,
cabinets, or counters; or c) be mounted on approved casters. Hard to clean areas, spaces or gaps are not
approved.
10) This operation is not approved for any type of grease cooking.
11) Restrooms must be provided with mechanical ventilation to the outside air. The submitted plans indicate
that the restrooms are provided with a combined exhaust of 450 CFM. Restroom ventilation is approved.
12) The establishment must be under a positive air pressure.
13) Be advised that the 3-compartment sink tubs must be large enough to submerge all equipment and utensils
used in food preparation and food storage.
14) Please indicate if a garbage disposal will be attached to the three compartment warewashing sink.
15) Hand sinks must be easily accessible in all areas where food is prepared or utensils are washed. The hand
sink located next to the three compartment warewashing sink and directly across from the ice machine is
approved.
16) Be advised that all handsinks must be provided with hot and cold running water under pressure through a
mixing valve, single service hand towels from a dispenser, and soap.
17) Mop and broom hangers must be provided around the mop sink to hang and properly air dry mops.
18) Restroom fixtures are based upon the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The following
restroom fixtures are approved: men's room: 1 water closet, 1 sink and 1 urinal. Women's room: 2 water
closets and 1 sink.
19) A water heater that can achieve a minimum recovery rate of 57.6 gallons/hour if gas, or 48 gallons/hour if
electric, or has a 53,325 BTU rating or has a 12 KW (kilowatt) rating is required.
The A.O. Smith water heater, model PEC-40 (25 gallons /hour) is not approved.
Submit make, model number and recovery rate of a proposed water heater that meets the above
specifications.
20) All drain lines from equipment such as: 3-compartment warewashing sinks, ice machines, walk-in
compressors, and water heaters must be directed to a floor drain or floor sink and be properly air gapped.
Submit information indicating how the ice machine and walk-ins will be drained.
21) Floor sinks must not be installed under equipment or cabinetry where they cannot be cleaned. All floor
sinks and floor drains must be installed so that they are flush with the finished floor.
22) Please indicate if chemical dispensing towers will be provided. If so please indicate where they will
be located and how they will be plumbed. If provided chemical towers should be supplied with their
own water lines.
23) All plumbing and electrical conduit are to be installed within and behind walls or below floors. Exposed
water pipes, sewer lines, or electrical conduit running along walls or floors are not approved.
24) Be advised, 50 foot candles of light are required on all working surfaces and 20 foot-candles of light on all
other surfaces and equipment in the storage areas, restrooms, utensil washing area, and custodial closet. At
least 10 foot candles of light must be provided in all areas of the walk-in cooler and freezer. All lights in
the above areas, excluding the restrooms and custodial closet, must be shielded in an approved manner. Be
advised, all lights inside equipment must also be shielded.
Be advised a single light inside the walk-ins may not be adequate to provide the required lighting. Please
submit information indicating if additional light fixtures will be provided.
25) All outer openings including doors and windows must be kept closed, or permanent screens or air curtains
must be installed on outer openings that will be left open periodically.
26) Be advised that all exit and restroom doors must be fitted with self -closures.
27) Be advised that a rubber strip or threshold must be installed on all outside doors to eliminate the gap
between the floor and the door so as to prevent insect infestation.
28) Floors, walls, ceilings, counter tops, storage shelves, cabinets and all work surfaces located within the
custodial closet, restrooms, serving area, bar, dishwashing areas, and walk-ins must be of an approved
material that is smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent and durable.
The submitted plans indicate that the walk-in floors will be finished with a sealer and hardener. Sealed
concrete floors are not approved in walk-in coolers or freezers. Please submit information on a more
durable finish for these areas..
29) 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.
30) The outside dumpster storage area must be located on or above a smooth surface of nonabsorbent material
such as concrete or machine laid asphalt.
31) Toxic materials and surplus cleaning items must be stored away from food operations, food storage and
utensil washing facilities.
32) Provide an approved area for the proper storage of employee's personal items, such as: coats, clothing, etc
33) Please be advised that the following items are required in the establishment at the time of the opening
inspection and thereafter:
a) stab food thermometer (0 to 220 F)
b) food grade plastic gloves and/or finger cots
c) approved sanitizer
d) test strips for the sanitizer
e) copy of state sales tax license
34) The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment must receive a completed Retail Food
Establishment License Application, State Sales Tax License number, FEIN number, and all applicable
fees before an opening inspection will be scheduled.
The above items (#1,2,3,5,6,14,19,20,22,24,28) 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. If
construction is not commenced within 120 days, any approval of the plans will be null and void and plans will
have to be resubmitted along with a $75.00 application fee and additional hourly fees for a second review.
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.
Please feel free to contact this department if questions arise, or if I can be of further service at 498-6775.
Sincerely, ff
Paul R. Rees
Environmental Health Specialist
cc: Fort Collins Building Department
Laile Giansetto
PSM Architects
1280 Civic Dr. Ste. 204
Walnut Creek, CA 94596