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FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
______ NEW _____ REMODEL _____CONVERSION
Date of Application: ____________________________________________________________________
Name of Establishment: _________________________________________________________________
Category: Restaurant_____ Daycare_____ Convenience/Retail Store_____ Other_____
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers of Establishment: ________________________________________________________
Owner’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Title (owner, manager, contractor, architect, etc.): ____________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________
Hours of Operation: (Include the hours personnel arrive and leave the establishment)
Mon __________ Tues __________ Wed __________ Thurs __________
Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________
Number of Seats in Establishment: _____________________
Number of Staff: _______________ Total Square Feet of Facility: _______________
(Maximum per shift)
Maximum Meals to be Served: Breakfast _____________
(approximate number) Lunch _______________
Dinner _______________
Projected Date for Start of Project: ________________________________________
Projected Date for Completion of Project: ___________________________________
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Type of Service: Sit Down Meals __________
(check all that apply) Take Out __________
Caterer __________
Other __________
Please enclose the following documents:
Proposed Menu
Grease Trap Specifications
Equipment Schedule
Manufacturer Specification sheets for each piece of equipment shown on the plans
Proposed Layout (elevated drawings of all food equipment).
Complete finish schedules for each room including floors, walls, ceilings and coved juncture bases.
Plumbing Schedule
Mechanical Plans
Lighting Schedule
FOOD PREPARATION REVIEW
Check categories of Potentially Hazardous Goods (PHF’s) to be handled, prepared and served.
CATEGORY
(YES) (NO)
1. Thin meats, poultry, fish, eggs ( ) ( )
(hamburger, sliced meats, fillets)
2. Thick meats, whole poultry ( ) ( )
(roast beef, whole turkey, chickens, hams)
3. Cold processed foods ( ) ( )
(salads, sandwiches, vegetables)
4. Hot processed foods ( ) ( )
(soups, stews, rice/noodles, gravy, chowders, casseroles)
5. Bakery goods ( ) ( )
(pies, custard, cream fillings and toppings)
6. Other _________________________________________________________________________
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PLEASE CIRCLE/ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
FOOD SUPPLIES:
1. What are the projected frequencies of deliveries for frozen foods _____________________________,
Refrigerated foods___________________________________, and Dry goods_____________________.
2. Provide information on the amount of space (in cubic feet) allocated for:
Dry storage ______________________________,
Refrigerated storage _______________________, and
Frozen storage ____________________________.
3. How will dry goods be stored off the floor?
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COLD STORAGE:
1. Is adequate and approved freezer and refrigeration available to store frozen foods frozen, and
refrigerated foods at 41 degrees F and below? YES / NO
Provide the method used to calculate cold storage requirements.
2. Will raw meats, poultry and seafood be stored in the same refrigerators and freezers with cooked/ready-
to-eat foods? YES / NO
If yes, how will cross contamination be prevented?
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3. Is there a bulk ice machine available? YES / NO
THAWING FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:
Indicate by checking the appropriate boxes how frozen potentially hazardous foods (PHF’s) in each
category will be thawed. More than one method may apply. Also indicate where thawing will take place.
Thawing Method *Thick Frozen Foods *Thin Frozen Foods
Refrigeration
Running Water Less than 70
degrees F
Microwave (as part of the
cooking process)
Cooked from frozen state
Other (describe)
*Frozen foods: approximately one inch or less = thin, and more than an inch = thick.
COOKING
List types of cooking equipment.
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HOT/COLD HOLDING:
1. How will hot PHF’s be maintained at 140 degrees or above during holding for service?
Indicate type and number of hot holding units.
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2. How will cold PHF’s be maintained at 41 degrees F or below during holding for service?
Indicate type and number of cold holding units.
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COOLING:
Please indicate by checking the appropriate boxes how PHF will be cooled to 41 degrees F within 6 hours
(140 to 70 in 2 hours and 70 to 41 in 4 hours). Also, indicate where the cooling where the cooling will
take place.
COOLING
METHOD
THICK
MEATS
THIN
MEATS
THIN
SOUPS/
GRAVY
THICK/SOU
PS/GRAVY
RICE/BEANS
/NOODLES
Shallow Pans
Ice Baths
Reduce
Volume or
Size
Rapid Chill
Other
(describe)
REHEATING
1. How will PHFs that are cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding be reheated so that all parts of the
food reach a temperature of at least 165 degrees F for 15 seconds.? Indicate type and numbers if units
used for reheating foods.
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2. How will reheating food to 165 degrees F for hot holding be done rapidly and within 2 hours?
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PREPARATION
1. Please list types of foods prepared more than 12 hours in advance of service.
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2. Will food employees be trained in good food sanitation practices? YES / NO
Method of training:
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Numbers(s) of employees: _______________________________________________________________
3. Will disposable gloves and/or utensils and/or food grade paper be used to prevent handling of ready-to-
eat foods? YES / NO
4. Is there a written policy to exclude or restrict workers who are sick or have infected cuts and lesions?
YES / NO
Please describe:
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5. How will cooking equipment, cutting boards, countertops and other food contact surfaces which cannot
be submerged in sinks or put through a dishwasher be sanitized?
Chemical Type: __________________________
Concentration: __________________________
Test Kit: YES / NO
6. Will ingredients for cold ready-to-eat foods such as tuna, mayonnaise and eggs for salads and
sandwiches be pre-chilled before being mixed and/or assembled? YES / NO
If not, how will ready-to-eat foods be cooled to 41 degrees F?
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7. Will all produce be washed on-site prior to use? YES / NO
Is there a planned location used for washing produce? YES/ NO
Describe_____________________________________________________________________________
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If not, describe the procedure for cleaning and sanitizing multiple use sinks between uses.
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8. Describe the procedure used for minimizing the length of time PHFs will be kept in the temperature
danger zone (41-140 degrees F) during preparation.
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9. Will the facility be serving food to a highly susceptible population? YES / NO
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FINISH SCHEDULE
Applicant must indicate which materials (quarry tile, stainless steel, 4” plastic coved molding, etc.) will
be used in the following areas.
Kitchen
FLOOR COVING WALLS CEILING
Bar
Food Storage
Other Storage
Toilet Rooms
Dressing Rooms
Garbage &
Refuse Storage
Mop Sink area
Warewashing
Area
Walk-in Freezer
Walk-in Cooler
INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
Please check appropriate boxes.
YES NO NA
1. Will all outside doors be self-closing
and rodent proof? ( ) ( ) ( )
2. Do all operable windows have a minimum
#16 mesh screening? ( ) ( ) ( )
3. Is the placement of electrocution devices
identified on the plan? ( ) ( ) ( )
4. Will all pipes & electrical conduit chases be
sealed; ventilation systems exhaust and intakes
protected? ( ) ( ) ( )
5. Is the are around the building clear of
unnecessary brush and other harborage? ( ) ( ) ( )
6. Will air curtains be used?
If yes, where? _______________________________ ( ) ( ) ( )
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GARBAGE AND REFUSE
Inside
YES NO NA
1. Is there an area designated for garbage can
or floor mat cleaning? ( ) ( ) ( )
Outside
2. Will a dumpster be used? ( ) ( ) ( )
Number _________ Size ________
Frequency of pickup _______________
3. Will a compactor be used? ( ) ( ) ( )
Number _________ Size ________
Frequency of pickup _______________
4. Will garbage cans be stored outside? ( ) ( ) ( )
5. Describe surface and location where dumpster/compactor/garbage cans are to be stored:
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6. Describe location of grease storage receptacle:
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7. Is there an area to store recycled containers ( ) ( ) ( )
Describe _____________________________________________________________________________
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8. Is there an area to store returnable damaged goods? ( ) ( ) ( )
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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
AIR GAP
*INTEGRAL
TRAP
* “P” TRAP
VACUUM
BREAKER
BACKFLOW
PREVENTOR
Toilet
Urinals
Dishwasher
Ice Machines
Sinks:
a. Mop
b. Handwash
c. 3-comp
d. 2-comp
e. 1-comp
Steam tables
Dipper wells
Condensate/
Drain lines
Hose
connection
Spray hose/
3-comp sink
Beverage
dispenser w/
carbonator
Other
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*TRAP: A fitting or device which provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases without
materially affecting the flow of sewage or waste water through it. An integral trap is one that is built
directly into the fixture, e.g., a toilet fixture. A “P” trap is a fixture trap that provides a liquid seal in the
shape of a letter “P”. Full “S” traps are prohibited.
Are floor drains provided and easily cleanable, if so, indicate location:
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WATER SUPPLY
1. Is ice made on the premises ( ) or purchased commercially ( ) ?
If made on premise, are specifications for the ice machine provided? YES ( ) NO ( )
2. Is ice bagged for retail sale on the premises? YES ( ) NO ( )
Do you have the required manufacturing permit from the Texas Department of State Health Services?
YES ( ) NO ( )
Describe provision for ice scoop storage:
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Provide location of icemaker or bagging operation:
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3. What is the capacity of the hot water heater?
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4. Is the hot water heater sufficient for the needs of the establishment? Provide the calculations used for
determining the size of the hot water heater.
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5. Is there a water treatment device? YES ( ) NO ( )
If yes, how will the device be inspected and serviced?
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6. How are backflow prevention devices inspected and serviced?
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SEWAGE DISPOSAL
1. Is a grease trap provided? YES ( ) NO ( )
If yes, where
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Grease trap size: ________________________________________________________________
Provide schedule for cleaning and maintenance ________________________________________
DRESSING ROOMS
1. Are dressing rooms provided? YES ( ) NO ( )
If no, describe storage facilities for employees’ personal belongings (i.e., purse, coats, etc.)
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GENERAL
1. Are insecticides stored separately from cleaning and sanitizing agents? YES ( ) NO ( )
Indicate location: ______________________________________________________________________
2. Are all toxics for use on the premises or for retail sale (this includes personal medications), stored away
from food preparation and storage areas? YES ( ) NO ( )
3. Will linens be laundered on site? YES ( ) NO ( )
If yes, what will be laundered and where?
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If no, how will linens be cleaned?
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4. Is a laundry dryer available? YES ( ) NO ( )
5. Location of dirty linen storage:
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6. Location of dirty linen storage:
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SINKS
1. Is a mop sink present? YES ( ) NO ( )
If no, please describe facility for cleaning of mops and other equipment.
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2. If the menu dictates, is a food preparation sink present? YES ( ) NO ( )
DISHWASHING FACIILTIES
1.Will sinks or a dishwasher be used for dishwashing?
Dishwasher ( )
Three compartment sink ( )
2. Dishwasher
Type of sanitization used:
Hot water (temperature provided) ___________________________________
Booster heater __________________________________________________
Chemical type __________________________________________________
Is ventilation provided? YES ( ) NO ( )
3. Do all dish machines have templates with operating instructions? YES ( ) NO ( )
4. Do all dish machines have temperature/pressure gauges that are accurately working? YES ( ) NO ( )
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5. Does the largest pot and pan fit into each compartment of the 3-comp sink? YES ( ) NO ( )
If no, what is the procedure for manual cleaning and sanitizing?
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6. Are there drain boards on both ends of the 3-comp sink? YES ( ) NO ( )
7. What type of sanitizer is used?
Chlorine ( )
Quaternary ammonium ( )
Iodine ( )
Hot Water ( )
HANDWASHING/TOILET FACILITIES
1. Is there a handwashing sink in each food preparation and warewashing area? YES ( ) NO ( )
2. Do all handwashing sinks have a mixing valve or combination faucet? YES ( ) NO ( )
3. Do self-metering faucets provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate
the faucet? YES ( ) NO ( )
4. Are all toilet room doors self-closing? YES ( ) NO ( )
5. Are all toilet rooms equipped with adequate ventilation? YES ( ) NO ( )