TITLE: FOOD PREPARATION AREA
DEFINITION: Flat surface installations in kitchens or food preparation spaces.
PURPOSE: Generally used for food preparation and is made of nonporous surfaces designed to be cleaned.
DEFICIENCY 1: Food preparation area is not present
DEFICIENCY CRITERIA: Food preparation area is not present
HEALTH AND SAFETY DETERMINATION: Moderate
CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: 30 days
HCV PASS / FAIL: Fail
HCV CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: 30 days
DEFICIENCY 2: Food preparation area is damaged or is not functionally adequate.
DEFICIENCY CRITERIA: Exposed substrate surface comprises at least 10% or more of the total food preparation area. OR The food preparation area is not functionally adequate (i.e., does not reasonably allow for adequate preparation of food).
HEALTH AND SAFETY DETERMINATION: Moderate
CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: 30 days
HCV PASS / FAIL: Fail
HCV CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: 30 days
More Information: Food Preparation Area Standard
