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COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
April 29, 2003
Mr. Tim Mercer, Northern Foods
Waffle House, Inc.
5986 Financial Drive
Narcross, Georgia 30071
Dear Mr. Mercer:
DEPARTMENT 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
RECEIVED
MAY 0 2 7003
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The resubmitted plans and specifications for the co truction of Waffle House, to
be located at 616 South College Ave., Fort Collins, Colo do, have been reviewed by
this department. The following items were not clearly ecified in the plans or were not
in compliance with the Colorado Retail Food Establis ment Rules and Regulations.
These items must be clearly specified in writing or b modified to be in compliance with
the above regulations prior to approval. The plans re approved at this time. All
plans must be approved prior to commencement of construction. 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.
The following was noted at the time of plan review and at the time of a telephone
conversation with Mr. Jim Puett on April 29, 2003:
10. Per the telephone conversation on April 29, 2003, it is acknowledged that the
restrooms will be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation to the outside.
11.An approved stainless steel food preparation sink with a minimum of one 18inch
drain board must be provided if fresh produce is prepared as part of a standard
menu item. Be advised, this sink must be indirectly drained to sewer. Per the
telephone conversation on April 29, 2003, it is acknowledged that a food
preparation sink will be located at the corridor hand sink and ware washing
area. It is acknowledged that this sink will be indirectly drained to sewer. It is
acknowledged that if the installation of the hand sink, the 3-compartment sink
and the food preparation sink are located too close together, some type of
physical divider will be provided to prevent contamination.
13.The submitted plans indicate the length of the drain boards on each side of the 3-
compartment warewashing sink as 18" in length. Be advised, drain boards must be
self -draining and at least 36" in length when multi -use dishes are used. Overhead
racking or shelves may be used to help meet drain board length requirements.
Submit information on how the drainboard requirements will be met.
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14.Hand sinks must be easily accessible in all areas where food is prepared, served or where
utensils and equipment is washed. The present locations of the hand sinks are not
approved. An additional hand sink must be provided in an accessible location to the North
wait/service area. It is acknowledged that the 2-way door will be removed to allow
easier visibility and access to the hand sink by the food preparation sink. The
location of the hand sink is approved.
17.A water heater that can achieve a minimum recovery rate of 136 gallons/hour if gas
or 113 gallons/hour if electric, or has a 151,051 BTU rating or has a 28 KW (kilowatt)
rating is required. The Rheem water heater, model G75-75 (69 gallons/hour) is not
approved. Per the telephone conversation on April 29, 2003, it is
acknowledged that the Rheem Ruud water heater, model G91-200, with a
recovery rate of 194 gph and has a 199,900 BTU rating will be provided and is
approved.
20.It is acknowledged that chemical -dispensing towers will not be provided.
27.The outside dumpster storage area must be located on or above a smooth surface
of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or machine laid asphalt. Per the
telephone conversation on April 29, 2003, it is acknowledged that the
dumpster will be located on a concrete pad.
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 can be scheduled.
The plans are approved at this time. Be advised that Colorado Revised Statutes
(1998) 25-4-1605 requires that plans and specifications be submitted to the local health
department and approved prior to beginning construction.
Please feel free to contact this department if questions arise, or if I can be of further
service at 498-6775.
Sincerely,
Nicole Venhorst
Environmental Health Specialist
Cc:.,�ort Collins Building Department
Walter Barineau, Waffle House Inc., 5986 Financial Dr., Narcross, GA 30071
Jim Puett, Waffle House Inc., 5986 Financial Dr., Narcross, GA 30071
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