Subchapter E of the Texas Food Establishment Rules is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter by reference, except that Paragraphs 228.143(a)(1) through (3) and Subsections 228.146(b) and Subsection 228.147(e) are not adopted. (Ord. Nos. 26023; 30134)
(a) In addition to the requirements adopted in Section 17-5.1 of this chapter, the requirements contained in this section govern water, plumbing, and waste at food establishments.
(b) Hot water. Hot water generation and distribution systems must be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Such systems must be of not less than 50-gallon water tank capacity.
(c) Handwashing lavatory, water temperature, and flow.
(1) A handwashing lavatory must be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43 degrees Celsius (110 degrees Fahrenheit) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
(2) A steam-mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory.
(3) Self-closing, slow-closing, sensor-closing, or metering faucets are prohibited in food preparation areas.
(4) For extensively remodeled food establishments, a handwashing lavatory must be located within 25 linear feet of a food preparation area.
(d) Service sink. In new or extensively remodeled food establishments, at least one free- standing, stainless steel service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
(e) Grease traps/interceptors. For extensively remodeled food establishments, and unless otherwise approved by the director, a food establishment must locate grease traps/interceptors outside the food establishment so that they are easily accessible for cleaning. Grease traps/interceptors located inside the food establishment with the director's approval must have a liquid-tight lid flush attached to the floor that prevents contamination of food or equipment. (Ord. Nos. 26023; 30134
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