Interior Requirements for Safe Operation
Flooring, wall and ceiling materials in a food service operation should be?
smooth & durable
Handwashing stations should be in areas that make it easy for staff to wash their hands often. Name two areas where handwashing stations are required.
In restrooms or next to them. Also in areas used for food prep, service and dishwashing.
Drinkable water is also called?
potable water
Light bulbs in a food service operation must be:
shatter-resistant or have a protective coating.
What are the three ways to help keep your operation pest free?
Deny pests access to the operation. Deny pests food, water and shelter. Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
The curved edge between the floor and wall that protects the wall from moisture is called?
Coving
When must handwashing stations be available?
At all times
When high water use in one area of an operation creates a vacuum in the plumbing system that sucks contaminants back into the water supply is called?
Backsiphonage
Ventilation or a hood improves the air inside an operation by?
removing heat, smoke , fumes, and odors from cooking lines.
What are 3 signs that pests have made their way into your operation?
Broken floor and ceiling tiles must be?
replaced
Name 3 ways you can dry your hands after washing them.
Single-use paper towel, warm-air hand dryer, high velocity room-temperature air dryer
A physical link between safe water and dirty water, which can come from drains, sewers, or other wastewater sources is called?
a cross-connection
leakproof, waterproof & pest proof.
How can you deny a food supply for pests?
Throw out garbage quickly and correctly, keep outdoor garbage containers tightly covered. Clean up spills immediately and wash containers regularly.
Nonabsorbent, smooth, and corrosion resistant.
Hands can only be washed in what type of sink?
Handwashing sink
An air space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially contaminated source is called an
Outdoor garbage containers should be stored on what type of surfaces?
smooth, durable, and non-absorbent.
Name one way to deny pests access to your facility?
Seal cracks in floors, walls, and around pipes. Install self-closing doors or an air curtain.
Floor-mounted equipment must be at least ___ inches off the floor. Table-mounted equipment must be at least ___ inches off the table.
6, 4
Handwashing stations must include the follow:
Hot & cold running water.
Soap
A way to dry hands
Garbage containers
Signage
What is the best way to prevent backflow?
avoid creating a cross-connection. Do not attach a hose to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device (vacuum breaker) is attached.
Grease and condensation build up on walls or ceilings is a sign of?
the ventilation system not working correctly.
What does PCO stand for?
Pest Control Operator