18 AAC 31.040 - Pre-construction and operation plan review and pre-operation inspection

(a) The operator of a food establishment shall submit to the department, on a form provided by the department, plans that comply with (c) of this section, at least 30 days before construction, or if construction is not necessary, at least 30 days before commencing operation if

(1) a food establishment is to be constructed;

(2) an existing structure not currently used as a food establishment is to be converted for use as a food establishment;

(3) an existing food establishment is proposed to be extensively remodeled;

(4) a new type of operation is to be added to an existing food establishment; or

(5) the food establishment has not previously been issued a permit under this chapter.

(b) The operator of a food establishment shall obtain approval before any proposed significant change to the food establishment's types of food, methods of processing or preparation, style of service, or seating capacity.

(c) Except if plans are for a temporary food service subject to 18 AAC 31.600, plans submitted under this section must include

(1) a plot plan of the entire premises showing the location of buildings, the refuse storage site, the potable water supply, the wastewater disposal system, and access for deliveries;

(2) a detailed to-scale drawing of the food establishment showing the type, model, and location of equipment, and plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets;

(3) a plumbing schematic that depicts hot and cold water lines, wastewater lines, floor drains, and grease traps;

(4) the construction and design specifications for equipment;

(5) the finish materials specifications for floors, walls, and ceilings;

(6) types and location specifications for lighting and ventilation;

(7) a description of

(A) food items to be served or sold;

(B) projected volumes;

(C) methods of preparation and processing, including whether foods will be ready-to-eat, cook-and-serve, complex, or a combination; in this subparagraph, "complex" means cooked, cooled, and reheated; and

(D) styles of service;

(8) the seating capacity;

(9) a description of equipment used to maintain temperatures during transportation, display, and service; and

(10) the plan review fee required by 18 AAC 31.050.

(d) A food service that has a seating capacity of at least 50 individuals and all markets maintained primarily for the retail sale of food must indicate compliance with AS 18.35.300 relating to the regulation of smoking.

(e) The department will approve plans submitted under this section if the plans demonstrate compliance with this chapter.

(f) The department may conduct an inspection of a facility under 18 AAC 31.900 or require a self-inspection to confirm compliance with this chapter and the plans approved under this section.

Notes

18 AAC 31.040

Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 12/19/99, Register 152; am 12/23/99, Register 152; am 6/28/2001, Register 158; am 12/28/2006, Register 180

Authority:AS 17.20.005

AS 17.20.070

AS 17.20.072

AS 17.20.180

AS 17.20.200

AS 44.46.020