20170403124854.pdf(JPQ SNOHOMISH
HEALTH DISTRICT
WWW.SNOHD.ORG
March 29, 2017
Ross Jameson
2812 Colby Ave
Everett, WA 98201
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Subject: Proposed Bambu, 22511 Hwy 99 #106, Edmonds
Dear Mr. Jameson:
Environmental Health Division
RECEIVED
APR 0 3 2017
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COUNTER
Your plans have been reviewed with the Rules and Re-qulations of the State Board of Health, and with
the policies of the Snoho miish Health District. With the addition of the following conditions, the plans
are approved.
1. The conditional approval of the plans for Bambu was based upon the plans submitted
February 28, 2017, the menu submitted January 20, 2017, and HACCP submitted March 13,
2017. Any changes to these items 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. Three -compartment sinks must be NSF or equivalent listed with rounded corners and integral
drainboards at both ends. The basins of the three -compartment sink must be large enough to fit the
largest item needing to be washed.
4. An indirect waste drain (an air gap) is required for the food preparation sink, three -compartment
sink, ice bins and machines, espresso machine, walk-in refrigerator, and any equipment in which
.food is placed. Please note that a direct drain to a grease trap is not considered an indirect drain
even if the grease trap is indirectly drained.
5. Food preparation sinks must be NSF or equivalent listed with at least one integral drainboard.
6. A horizontal separation of at least 16 inches or a vertical partition 16 inches in height is required
between the handwash sink and all food preparation areas.
7. A horizontal separation of at least 16 inches or a vertical partition 16 inches in height is required
between the handwash sink (item #2) and the food preparation sink (item #3),
8. A horizontal separation of at least 16 inches or a vertical partition 16 inches in height is required
between the handwash sink (item #2) and the stainless steel table (item #17).
9. When splashguards (partitions and/or walls) are provided on both sides of a handwash sink the
distance between the splashguards must be at least 18 inches apart (shoulder vvidth) to allow
proper access to the handwash sink.
10, Water heaters must be of sufficient size to provide hot water to dishwasher and/or scullery sinks
and at the same time provide hot water to all handwash sinks.
11. 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.
12. All handwash sinks basins must be at least 10" long by 10" wide and 5" deep. The submitted plan
review questionnaire indicates that this requirement is met. No model numbers were submitted for
the wall mount handwash sinks. Ensure that all handwash sink basins are at least I 011x1 O"xs".
13. All food service equipment, both new and used, must be listed by the National Sanitation Foundation
or equivalent for its intended use. Used and new refrigeration must be capable of holding food at
temperature of 41 OF or below.
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14, Used equipment is subject to onsite inspection to determine acceptability for use in the proposed
food service establishment. Used equipment must be clean, in proper operating condition, and in
good repair. Used refrigeration must be capable of holding at a temperature of 41 *F or below.
15. No model numbers were submitted for the three compartment sink (item #1), the wall mounted
hand sinks (item #2), the food preparation sink (item #3) and the mixer/blender (item #20). All food
service equipment, both new and used, must be listed by the National Sanitation Foundation or
equivalent for its intended use. Prior to the request for a pre -operational inspection manufacturer
narne and model numbers for the three compartment sink (item #1), the wall mounted hand sinks
(item #2), the food preparation sink (item #3) and the mixer/blender (item #20) must be submitted.
All equipment Must be NSF or equivalent listed or will be required to be replaced with NSF or
equivalent listed equipment or documentation must be submitted which demonstrates NSF
equivalency.
16. All food service equipment must be listed by the National Sanitation Foundation or equivalent for its
intended use, The Global Bear Corp. snow ice shaver (model #TDOM/M) was not found in tile
current NSF or equivalent listings. This equipment Must be replaced with NSF or equivalent listed
equipment or documentation must be submitted which demonstrates NSF equivalency.
Manufacturer names and model numbers for replacement equipment or equipment dOCUmentation
must be submitted prior to the request -for a preoperational inspection. Originally Submitted
manufacturer names and model numbers should be rechecked to assure the information submitted
is accurate. Please note that subsidiary manufacturers are often not found in the NSF and
equivalent listings. The manufacturer name should be verified and submit the parent compan
name if one is found.
17. Extra wall protection is required on walls behind all sinks, including restroorn handwash sinks, and
food preparation counters and tables. Sinks in corners must also have wall protection on the side
walls. 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. Wall protection behind mop sinks Must cover the entire splash
zone. Plastic coated hardboard is not acceptable.
18, All floors in the kitchen, food preparation, food service, food storage, and dishwashing areas must
be surfaced with a durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable mlaterial. 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.
19, The ceiling above the food preparation areas must be non -perforated, nonabsorbent, smooth and
easily cleanable.
20. Cabinet shelving must be nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. (Self stick vinyl or other type
surfaces are not acceptable.)
21. 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.
22. Plumbing must meet state and local codes.
23, It cannot be determined from the floor plan or information submitted whether or not a chemical
dispensing systern 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.
24. The ventilation system shall be installed and operated to meet applicable building, mechanical, and
fire codes.
A preoperational inspection is required prior to operating perroit 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 $130.00 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 ReC;Ulations of the State
Board of Health for Food Service Sanitation.
Subject: Proposed Bambu, 22511 Hwy 99 #106, Edmonds
March 29, 2017
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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 425.339.8742 and my email address
is ehaqedorn(o),snohd.orq.
Since,rely,
Elainer'Hagedorn, RS
Environmental Health Specialist
Food Establishment Plan Review
EH/srn
Enclosure: Annual Food Establishment Permit Application, Fee Schedule
cc: City of Edmonds Building Department
Huy Vu, Owner
Retta Taffesse, RS, Environmental Health Specialist