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Health Department Plan Review Checklist (Food Service & Pool)
A health department plan review checklist for retail food establishments and public swimming pools/spas prior to construction approval.
FDA Food Code 2022MAHC (Model Aquatic Health Code)ANSI/APSP/ICC-7
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Food Establishment Layout
- Is a scaled floor plan with equipment schedule and finish schedule provided? *
- Are food prep, storage, warewashing, and service areas separated to prevent cross-contamination? *
- Are floors, walls, and ceilings smooth, durable, and cleanable in food areas? *
- Is adequate dry and refrigerated/frozen storage capacity provided? *
Food Equipment & Warewashing
- Is food equipment certified to ANSI/NSF sanitation standards? *
- Is a three-compartment sink provided for manual warewashing? *
- Are separate handwashing sinks provided and conveniently located? *
- Is a mop/service sink provided? *
Plumbing & Waste
- Are backflow prevention and air gaps provided at required connections? *
- Is a grease interceptor/trap provided and sized appropriately? *
- Are floor drains and indirect waste connections provided where required? *
- Is potable hot and cold water supply adequate? *
Pool & Spa Design
- Is the recirculation and filtration system sized for the required turnover rate? *
- Are anti-entrapment drain covers and suction systems compliant? *
- Are chemical feed, disinfection, and pH control systems specified? *
- Are depth markings, ladders, handrails, and barriers/fencing shown? *
Approval
- Are all plan review comments addressed prior to approval?
- Is the review disposition (approved / conditional / denied) recorded?
- Reviewer signature and date
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