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20160725154318.pdfSNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT WWW.SNOHD.ORG July 11, 2016 Carlos Linares Gary Wang & Associates Inc 1255 Corporate Center Dr #8 Monterey Park, CA 91754 Subject: Proposed, 21940 Hwy 99 #10, Edmonds Dear Mr. Linares: Environmental Health Division J(J1 18 2016 [341:E;L,ON'aE?T''f OERViOE„3 Your plans have been reviewed with the Mules and Regulations of the State Board of Health, and with the policies of the Snohomish Health District. With the addition of the following conditions, the plans are approved. 1. The conditional approval of the plans for Panda Express was based upon the plans, menu, and HACCP submitted June 6, 2016. Any changes to these items without preapproval from the Health District will void this approval. 2. The Health District operating permit application process must be completed prior to opening for business. This facility will be classified as a high risk food establishment with 13-50 seats. 3. An indirect waste drain (an air gap) is required for the food preparation sinks, sanitizer basin of the three -compartment sink, ice machine, soda dispenser, steam table, walk-in refrigeration, and any equipment in which food or food contact equipment is placed. 4. A reduced pressure backflow prevention device is required at the end of the copper water pipe serving the pop dispensing system prior to the carbonation device. No copper or brass i eifittin or other otentiall corrodible material is allowed after the reduced ressure backflow nrevention device. 5. A horizontal seoaration of at least 16 inches or a oonv wall, f rom the floor to at read 6. A horizontal separation of at least 16 inches or a vertical partition 16 inches in height is required between the handwash sinks and all food preparation areas. 7. The three -compartment sink must have rounded corners and integral drainboards at both ends. The drainboards of the three compartment sink must be sloped to the basins. The basins of the three - compartment sink must be large enough to fit the largest item needing to be washed. 8. The drainboards of the food preparation sinks must be sloped to the basins. 9. Water heaters must be of sufficient size to completely fill two compartments of the 3 -compartment sink with hot water and still be capable of providing at least 100°F water at the handwash sinks. 10. Hot water must be available to all handwash sinks within 15 seconds. The hot water for the facility must not be used, at any plumbing fixture, for a minimum of 6 hours prior to the preoperational inspection. This is required so that proper testing of the 15 -second time requirement for hot water availability can be completed. 11. All food service equipment, both new and used, must be listed by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) or equivalent for its intended use. Used and new refrigeration must be capable of holding food at temperature of 41'F or below. 3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 104 a Everett, WA 98201-3900 N' tel: 425.339.5250 is fax: 425.339.5254 12. You have indicated that a chemical dispensing system will be installed at the mop sink. Please note that the use of screw -on type 'wye' adaptors at the mop sink faucet for use with chemical dispensing systems is prohibited. Additionally chemical dispensers cannot be connected to the mop sink faucet. The chemical dispenser must have a separate water connection. A `sidekick' adaptor at the mop sink faucet is acceptable. 13. Extra wall protection is required on walls behind all sinks, including restroom handwash sinks, and food preparation counters and tables. A 16 -inch high backsplash of plastic laminate, fiberglass - reinforced plastic or equal is acceptable. A backsplash higher than 16 inches is required on the wall behind counter top equipment taller than 16 inches. Floor to ceiling protection is required on the wall behind dishwashers. Wall protection behind mop sinks must cover the entire splash zone. Plastic coated hardboard is not acceptable. 14. All floors in the kitchen, food preparation, food service, foodstorage, and dishwashing areas must be surfaced with a durable„ nonabsorbent„ easily cleanable material. Expansion joints„ seams, saw cuts and the like in concrete floors in all areas„ including customer seating areas, must be filled and sealed so as to provide a smooth and cleanable surface. 15. The ceiling above the food preparation areas must be non -perforated, nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 16. Cabinet shelving must be nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. (Self stick vinyl or other type surfaces are not acceptable) 17. All light fixtures in food preparation and storage areas must be provided with covers and shatterproof bulbs. Hot hold unit heat lamps must be provided with shatterproof bulbs. 18. Plumbing must meet state and local codes. 19. The ventilation system shall be installed and operated to meet applicable building, mechanical, and fire codes 20. No food storage or preparation is allowed in the establishment prior to the preoperational inspection. No food storage or preparation is allowed in the establishment until after approval to open is granted by the Health District. A preoperational inspection is required prior to operating permit issuance and approval to open for business. At the time of inspection the construction of the food service establishment must be complete and all equipment must be in place and in proper operating condition. Incomplete construction or equipment operation will result in a $176.00 re -inspection fee. Contact the Food Program office a minimum of one week in advance to schedule an appointment for the preoperational inspection. The preoperational inspection will ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health for Food Service Sanitatlon. Changes or additions to the approved plans or equipment require pre -approval from the Snohomish Health District prior to implementation of the changes. Please contact me if you have any questions. My office number is 425.339.8768 and my email address is zchristo her snohd.or . Sincerely, Z oh Christopher, RS Environmental Health Specialist Food Establishment Plan Review ZC/sm Enclosure; Annual Food Establishment Permit Application, Fee Schedule cc; City of Edmonds Building Department Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.