Kitchen Design and Construction Guidelines

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<p>How easy the operation will be to clean and maintain, sound-absorbent surfaces that resist grease and moisture and reflect light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easy to clean, resistant to wear and slips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walk-ins, prep and food-storage areas, dishwashing areas, restrooms, and dressing and locker rooms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A flooring material that can react to shock without breaking or cracking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vinyl or rubber tiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carpet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coving, a curved sealed edge placed between the floor and the wall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ceramic tile, light in color so it's easier to see dirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Easy-to-clean materials that allow good air circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because dripping condensation or leaks in overhead pipes can promote pathogen growth in some food items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restrooms, or directly next to them, also in areas used for food prep, service, and dishwashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hot and cold running water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Must be sanitary, have self-closing doors, have toilet paper, garbage cans, and covered garbages in women's restrooms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asphalt and concrete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NSF.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonabsorbent, smooth, and corrosion resistant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single tank stationary-rack machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be reachable and conveniently located, and water pipes to the dishwashing machine should be as short as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Should keep utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces from being contaminated. Use detergents and sanitizers approved by regulatory authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be sealed to the floor and wall and should offer no access to moisture or rodents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be 6 inches off the ground with caster wheels, or mounted and sealed on a masonry base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonabsorbent hardwood such as maple or oak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 inches off the ground or sealed to a masonry base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 inches off the ground or sealed to the countertop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cross-connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A physical link between safe water and dirty water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reverse flow of contaminants through a cross-connection into a drinkable water supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoid creating a cross-connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's an air space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially hazardous source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A backup of wastewater could lead to odor or contamination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The affected area should be closed right away and corrected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foot-candles or lux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prep areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Handwashing or dishwashing areas, buffet and salad bars, displays for produce or packaged food, utensil storage areas, wait stations, restrooms, and inside some pieces of equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inside walk-in coolers and freezer units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grease and condensation will build up on walls and ceiling.</p> Signup and view all the answers