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2005 California Health and Safety Code Sections 114300-114305 Article 12.5. Commissaries
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODESECTION 114300-114305
114300. This article governs sanitation requirements for commissaries servicing mobile food preparation units, mobile food facilities, and mobile support units. 114301. All commissaries, and other approved facilities shall meet the applicable requirements in Article 6 (commencing with Section 113975), Article 7 (commencing with Section 113990), and Article 8 (commencing with Section 114075). 114302. (a) Adequate facilities shall be provided for the sanitary disposal of liquid waste from the mobile food preparation unit or mobile food facility, or mobile support unit being serviced. (b) Adequate facilities shall be provided for the handling and disposal of garbage and rubbish originating from the mobile food preparation unit or mobile food facility, or mobile support unit. 114303. (a) Potable water shall be available for filling the water tanks of each mobile food preparation unit, mobile food facility, or mobile support unit that requires potable water. Faucets and other potable water sources shall be constructed, located, and maintained so as to minimize the possibility of contaminating the water being loaded. (b) The hose used for filling water tanks shall be food grade, constructed of materials approved for potable water distribution, and shall be used for no other purposes. At all times, the hose shall be kept above the ground and protected from contamination. Liquid waste lines shall not be the same color as hoses used for potable water. (c) Hot and cold water, under pressure, shall be available for cleaning the mobile food preparation unit, mobile food facility, or mobile support unit. (d) The potable water supply shall be protected at all times from potential backflow. Approved backflow prevention devices shall be installed on the discharge side of all hose bibs. 114304. Adequate electrical outlets shall be provided for mobile food preparation units or, mobile food facilities, or mobile support units that require electrical service. The outlets shall be constructed to comply with applicable electrical codes. 114305. (a) A mobile support unit shall be subject to plan review and shall be approved by the enforcement agency. Requirements shall be based on the proposed method of operation and the number of mobile food facilities serviced. (b) A mobile support unit shall meet all applicable requirements of Article 6 (commencing with Section 113975), Article 7 (commencing with Section 113990), and Article 8 (commencing with Section 114075). (c) In addition, a mobile support unit shall meet all of the following conditions: (1) Interior floors, sides, and top shall be free of cracks, seams, or linings where vermin may harbor, and shall be constructed of a smooth, washable, impervious material capable of withstanding frequent cleaning with approved sanitizing agents. (2) A mobile support unit shall be constructed and operated so that no liquid wastes can drain onto any street, sidewalk, or premises. (3) If the mobile support unit is used to transport potentially hazardous food, approved equipment to maintain food at the required temperatures shall be provided. (4) Food, utensils, and supplies shall be protected from contamination. (5) A separate storage area shall be provided for all poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, cleaning compounds, and all other injurious or poisonous materials. (6) A mobile support unit shall not be approved for utensil washing. (7) The name of the mobile support unit, city, state, ZIP Code, and name of the permittee, if different from the name of the unit, shall be permanently affixed to both sides of the mobile support unit so as to be legible and clearly visible to patrons. The unit's name shall be in letters at least 8 centimeters (3 inches) in height and shall be of a color contrasting with the exterior of the mobile support unit. Letters and number for the city, state, ZIP Code, and name of the permittee may not be less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in height. (8) A mobile support unit shall report to a commissary or other approved facility for cleaning, servicing, and storage at least daily.
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