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Home My WebLink About2019-09-09 WC Plan Review - Kitchen Remodel Washington Department of Public o nt� Health and Environment a� Lowell Johnson Director David Brummel Deputy Director September 9,2019 Approved Ericksen Ellison and Associates Attn:Matthew Armstead 305 2nd St NW#105 New Brighton,MN 55112 Re:Minor Plan Review for MCF Oak Park Heights We have received and reviewed the plans and specifications covering the proposed minor equipment remodel at the Minnesota Correctional Facility(MCF),located at 5329 Osgood Ave N,Stillwater(Oak Park Heights),MN 55082. The plans and specifications are in general conformity with the standards of this department.The provided plans and information,as submitted,have been approved.Please review this letter,previous correspondence,Washington County Ordinance#145,and the Washington County Food Service Construction Guide,as you will be responsible for implementation of all applicable requirements. I.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1. The plans specify that the clean dish table will be custom fabricated.Custom fabricated equipment must meet the requirements of MN Rules Chapter 4626.0506("be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute(ANSI)accredited certification program for food service equipment for[manual warewashing sinks,mechanical warewashing equipment]").Ensure that custom fabricated equipment meets this requirement. 2. Hot water sanitizing machines must have space for and a minimum of 3 racks for drying(MN Rules 4626.0685).Between the clean dish table and additional storage space,ensure space for three racks is provided.Utensils and equipment must be air dried prior to use or storage. 3. Warewashing machine wash and rinse tanks must be equipped with baffles,curtains,or other means to minimize internal cross-contamination of the solutions in wash and rinse tanks(if applicable;MN Rules 4626.0630).The product specification sheet notes inclusion of a"vent cowl curtain kit,"but it isn't known if the unit would require an internal curtain or baffle to meet the requirements of 4626.0630,or if the vent cowl curtain kit is part of the specifications to ensure the unit meets the requirements of 4626.0630.(Essentially,ensure the unit meets MN Rules 4626.0630). 4. The specification sheet lists an optional"Correctional Package"for additional fasteners—this may be an appropriate addition for the unit.(*Not to be considered a Specific Requirement) 2 5. The warewashing machine must be equipped to automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers and incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered, OR a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered properly (MN Rules 4626.0643). The specification sheet denotes there is a Manager activated low temperature alert. Ensure that low temperature alert (interpreted here to be the unit's "inadequate sanitization alert") is enabled prior to general use(beyond installation and initial testing). 6. Ensure a data plate is provided for the equipment, per MN 4626.0625. A warewashing machine must be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications, including the temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing, pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse (hot water sanitizing), and conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines. A warewashing machine and its auxiliary components must be operated according to the machine's data plate and other manufacturer's instructions (MN Rules 4626.0755). 7. Warewashing machines that provide a fresh hot water sanitizing rinse must be equipped with a pressure gauge or similar device that measures and displays the water pressure in the supply line immediately before entering the warewashing machine (MN Rules 4626.0645) 8. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator must be readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature(MN Rules 4626.0710). This is similar to test kits/strips for chemical sanitizing. The internal contact temperature must reach 160°F (MN Rules 4626.0905). Provide a means of testing the utensil surface temperature. 9. The warewashing machine's conveyor speed or automatic cycle times must be maintained accurately timed according to manufacturer's specifications (MN Rules 4626.0755). Ensure the conveyer speed is correct prior to the unit being putting into general use. 10. Approval from this department is contingent upon approval from the City of Oak Park Heights for city building requirements. 3 If not already completed, a set of plans and specifications must be submitted to the local municipal Building Department. Additionally, contact must be made with the Fire Marshal/Inspector's office for the requirements of the Fire Code. The owner, operator, or contractor must apply for and receive all appropriate permits from the municipality before starting any work on the site. Failure to comply with local ordinances may result in delays until the local building official issues the proper permits. This Department must approve any changes to the plans before the contractor carries out the changes. A copy of this letter must always be on the job site and be readily accessible to the general contractor. Please contact me if you have questions or comments at 651-430-6680, 763-200-1487, or at casey.kipping@co.washington.mn.us. Sincerely, Casey Kipping, MA RS Environmental Specialist Cc: Julie Hultman, City of Oak Park Heights Wang Vue, MN RECS, listed owner contact Kurt Heideman, MCF Oak Park Heights, listed establishment contact Cathy Tran, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry File