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Checklist planning guide for opening a food premises
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Call your local Public Health Inspector
Review food premises regulation 
Contact your local Building Department
Draft a floor plan layout of the proposed food premises
Provide name of business and business address when established
Provide owner/operator name, mailing address and telephone number
Submit floor plan and menu to your local Public Health Inspector for review
Call you local Public Health Inspector for an opening inspection

General requirements for a food premises

Separate handwashing basin with a liquid soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser
Double utensil washing sink with a drain rack
Three compartment sink with a drain rack for cleaning multi-use eating utensils
Commerical mechanical dishwashing machine for cleaning multi-use eating utensils
Vegetable preparation sink may be required
Adequate cold storage refrigeration and freezer space
Accurate thermometers for all refrigeration and freezer equipment
Food probe thermometer for checking internal food temperatures
Adequate hot holding equipment
Adequate dry food storage space and bulk food containers, shelving 6 inches off floor
Adequate sanitizer and sanitize test strip papers
Adequate lighting in all food handling/preparation/storage areas
Floors covered with a smooth, non-absorbent, washable surface
Walls covered with a smooth, non-absorbent, washable surface
Ceilings covered with a smooth, non-absorbent, washable surface
Walk-in cooler floor, walls and ceiling shall have smooth washable surface
Separate area for floor waste water slop sink and cleaning chemicals
Washroom shall be equipped with liquid soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers
Adequately sized exhaust canopy vented to outside air
Storage space for staff belongings
Contact building department for washroom requirements

Note: The above guideline information does not exclude other requirements that may be required resulting from the review process. Remember to review all requirements with your local Public Health Inspector before establishing the food premises.

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