CAFE MUSE

Handwashing soap and single-use towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers; dispensers shall be maintained in good repair.

All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair.

Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination.

All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards.

Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with adequate sanitizer.

Walls/ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers.

All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose.

Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat. grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Exhaust hoods and filters shall be properly installed, maintained clean, and in good repair. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inches beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes.

A separate room, or designated area away from food, food storage, and toilet rooms shall be provided for employees to change and store their clothing and personal effects.