PLAN REVIEW (FOOD SERVICE)FOOD SERVICE CHECKLISTPlans must be approved before new construction or remodeling, and facilities must pass final inspection before operation.Print Checklist1. Equipment & Temperature Control All equipment is NSF-approved or equivalent Adequate commercial refrigerators properly installed (thermometers required) Steam tables provided Cold food held at 41°F or below Hot food held at 135°F or above2. Handwashing Facilities Hot/cold running water through mixing tap Convenient and accessible at all times Soap dispenser provided Approved sanitary hand drying method3. Dishwashing Facilities Approved dishwashing machine, if needed Three-compartment sink with drain boards on both sides Adequate hot water provided4. Food Safety & Equipment Sneeze guards required at self-service counters and salad bars Food contact surfaces smooth and cleanable Proper lighting in food prep and storage area Lighting fixtures protected from breakage5. Sanitation & Waste Approved mop sink Cleaning materials and chemicals are stored separately in an appropriately designated area Chemical dispensers installed according to plumbing code Equipment must drain via air gap per plumbing code: ice makers, steam tables, soft drink dispensers, walk-in compressors Hose bibs protected with anti-siphon device or vacuum breaker Waste containers have lids Waste storage areas are cleanable6. Building Requirements Building is vermin and rodent-proof Screen doors or air curtains where necessary Storage facility must be provided Grilling equipment must be properly vented with approved filters and fire authority approval7. Restrooms & Customer Facilities Employee restrooms have hot and cold running water with mixing faucet Self-closing, tight-fitting doors installed Ventilation installed in restrooms Doors don’t open directly in food prep areas Customer restrooms when seating available Water service or drinking fountain available8. Finish Schedule A finish schedule indicates the final finished surface for floors, walls, and ceilings in all areas of the food service establishment. Refer to sample below (your finish surfaces may vary):AreaFloorsWallsCeilingsFood Preparation / ServiceQuarry TileFRP / Stainless SteelVinyl-Clad Ceiling TileWarewashingQuarry TileFRPWashable TileJanitorialQuarry TileTilePainted Gypsum BoardFood StorageSealed ConcretePainted GypsumPainted GypsumToilet RoomsTileTile / Painted GypsumPainted GypsumDining RoomCarpet / Ceramic TileVinyl Wall CoveringAcoustic Ceiling Tile9. Compliance & Signage “No Smoking” signs posted at all entrances (available from health department) Ventilation complies with Utah Indoor Clean Air Act Last reviewed: 4/23/2026