2005 California Health and Safety Code Sections 114300-114305 Article 12.5. Commissaries

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 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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