4130 Blackhawk Rd - (Tierra Encantada) - Dept of Health Report MINNESOTA
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DEPARTMENToFHEALTH
Protectin& maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans
March 19, 2013
Kristen Cici
8121 9th St
Oakdale, Minnesota 55128
Dear Kristen Cici:
Subject: Tierra Encantada Inc,4130 Blackhawk Road, Suite 140- 146,Eagan,Dakota County,
Minnesota,Project No. 130415
Thank you for submitting plans to the Minnesota Department of Health(MDH). We are enclosing a copy
of our report covering an examination of plans and specifications on the above designated project. The
plans appear to be in general compliance with the standards of this department and have been approved
with the following changes.Please see the enclosed report for the changes and/or comments.
Ten working days prior to completion of the project,please contact me in order to arrange for a final
opening inspection.
A final opening inspection can not be conducted until a license application is submitted with the
appropriate fees to MDH. Please submit application and fees to:
Minnesota Department of Health
Environmental Health Services Section
625 Robert Street North, P.O. Box 64495
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0495
If you have any questions,please contact me at 651-201-4825 or at dan.disrud@state.mn.us.
Sincerely,
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Environmental Health Services, Plan Review
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975
dan.disrud@state.mn.us
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Enclosures
CC: Peggy Spadafore,Minnesota Department of Health
Steven Diaz, Minnesota Department of Health
Dale Schoeppner, Building Official
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An equal opportunity employer
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Environmental Health
REPORT ON PLANS
Plans and specifications on New Food: Tierra Encantada Inc,Project No. 130415
Location: 4130 Blackhawk Road, Suite 140- 146,Eagan,MN 55122,Dakota County
Date Approved: March 19, 2013 Date Received: February 15, 2013
Submitted by: Kristen Cici, 8121 9th St,Oakdale,MN 55128,(651)353-2085
Ownership: Kristen Cici, 8121 9th St, Oakdale,MN 55128, (651)353-2085
Scope of Proiect: Construction of a kitchen and equipment installation to support a new Spanish
Immersion Daycare and Preschool. The menu is limited to food prepared for the next meal only.
Hot holding and cooling will be minimized.
A license application is enclosed. Complete this form (front and back)and submit with the
appropriate fee prior to scheduling a preopening inspection.
No food is permitted in the establishment until approval from the Health Authority is given.
A�nroved Finish Schedule
Finish Area Walls: Ceilin : Floor&Basecove:
Kitchen: Stainless steel Smooth vinyl faced Ceramic tile and
panels behind drop-in tiles ceramic basecove
cooking equipment
and then FRP � � � � �
Janitor's Closet: Ceramic tile Smooth vinyl faced Ceramic tile and ',
dro -in tiles ceramic basecove
Construction S ecifics:
Pay particular attention to the bolded items
You are responsible for alt aspects of the Minnesota Food Code.This code is available at
http•//www health state mn.us/divsleh/food/code/index.html.
1. Equipment Standards—General Requirements:
Food and beverage equipment shall meet the applicable standards for one of the following:
• National Sanitation Foundation(NSF).
• Edison Testing Laboratories(ETL)to NSF Standards.
• Underwriters Laboratory(UL)to NSF standards.
• Canadian Standards Association(CSA)to NSF Standards.
Equipment shall bear the NSF or equivalent sticker and manufacturer information.
Wood is prohibited within a foodservice area.Wood doors or frames,wood shelving,wood
cabinets and wood windows are not allowed.
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2. Food Service Equipment:
Table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be sealed to the table or elevated on
four(4)inch NSF legs.
All floor mounted equipment shall be elevated on six(6)inch NSF legs or casters.
Used NSF approved food and beverage equipment may not be changed or altered from its original
condition. Contact Peggy Spadafore,your assigned Public Health Sanitarian, at 651-201-3979 to
schedule an inspection for approval of any used equipment before installation. No used equipment
was identified in the installation schedule.
3. Food contact surfaces:
Primary food contact surfaces(tables and counters) shall be of stainless steel construction in
compliance with NSF Standard No. 2 or equivalent.
Plastic laminate surfaces are not acceptable for food contact and food preparation surfaces.
4. Refrigeration:
Enough equipment for cooling and cold holding shall be provided.Equipment should be sufficient
in number and capacity to meet the needs of the establishment.
5. Ventilation System:
A Greenheck Type II hood and ventilation system is provided for the electric Vulcan range.
All rooms shall have sufficient tempered make-up air and e�►aust ventilation to keep them free of
excessive steam, condensation,vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke and fumes.
Sufficient tempered make-up air(at least 55°F)shall be provided and interlocked with
ventilation equipment.
All open sides of a canopy hood shall overhang equipment by at least six(6)inches.
E�aust ventilation systems shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or
dripping onto food, equipment,utensils,walls, ceiling, linens and single-service articles.
Ventilation hoods shall provide at least 50 foot-candles of shielded light at the working surfaces.
Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall not be installed directly on the walls or floor,except:
a. quick disconnect gas hoses approved by the American Gas Association or NSF International,
and
b. fle�ble cords and caps for commercial cooking equipment on casters, listed by Underwriter's
Laboratory.
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6. Warewashing:
A Fagor FI-48W undercounter dishmachine is provided in the kitchen.
NSF approved 6"legs/casters,or skids must be provided on an undercounter dishmachine. This
equipment is scheduled for installation on legs. The undercounter dishmachine must be installed
so that the area around it can be kept cleaned and maintained,especially the floor. A flexible
installation may be necessary so that the machine can be moved for cleaning.
A scrapping sink is provided to the left of the dishwasher.
Shelving has been added to the wall at the warewash station to provide adequate air drying
space for dishes prior to storage.
7. Food Preparation Sink:
A separate two-basin food preparation sink that meets NSF International or equivalent standards far
washing produce or thawing foods has been provided between the handsink and the cooking
equipment.
8. Hand Sink:
An NSF International or equivatent hand sink will be provided between the food preparation
and warewashing stations in the kitchen.
Each handwashing sink shall be provided with hot and cold water through a mixing valee or
combination faucet.
Self-closing or metering faucet shall be designed to provide a flow of water for at least I S seconds
without the need to reactivate the faucet.
9. Storage Area:
All food items are intended for storage within the approved kitchen except for food served
from bottles in the infant rooms.
Approved(NSF or equivalent)shelving will be provided to maintain food items, single-service
items and equipment six(6}inches above the floor surfaces.
Designate an appropriate chemical storage space separate from food products, single-service items
and food equipment.
Washers or dryers shall not be located where there is exposed food,clean utensils, linens or
unwrapped single service items.
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10. Floors:
Floors in kitchens,bars,other rooms where food is stored,prepared or washed,employee dressing
or locker rooms,toilet rooms and janitorial rooms shall be smooth,non-absorbent, durable and
easily cleanable. See the approved finish schedule listed above section one.
Where a wall meets the floor it must be properly coved within any foodservice area. A four
inch integral base cove shall be installed at all floor/wall junctions.
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Non-slip tile may not be located underneath equipment.
1 l. Janitorial Area:
Janitorial areas shall have FRP,ceramic tile or equivalent, stainless steet or cleanable block walls in
the splash area. See the approved finish schedule listed above section one.
Provide vacuum breakers at all threaded hose bibs.
Chemical or detergent dispensers shall provide appropriate backflow prevention devices:
12. Plumbing:
All plumbing plans shall be approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry(DLI)or
delegated agent. The city of Eagan, as a delegated agent,will conduct a separate review and on-site
inspection to determine compliance with the Minnesota Plumbing Code. Provide evidence of these
approvals at the time of the preopening inspection.
All plumbing equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Minnesota Plumbing Code for a
commercial establishment.
All pipe chases that pass through walls shall be tightly sealed and covered.
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All utility pipes shall be enclosed in walls or ceiling.
Utility lines must not be placed on the floor and must be installed at least 6"off the floor.
Wye adapters are not permitted.
Indirect waste pipes shall not discharge into hand sinks,prep sinks or three-compartment sinks.
Telltale drains are required for food service sinks(3 compartment, food preparation and dump sinks)
or as required during the plumbing plan review.
All hot water generating equipment(water heaters) shall be of adequate capacity to meet the needs
of the anticipated demand of the establishment. A 50-gallon commercial Rheem Fury water
heater is provided and reported as meeting the needs of the establishment.
13. Lighting:
Food preparation areas in which food or beverages are prepared,utensils are washed shall provide a
minimum of 50 foot-candles of shielded light measured 30 inches above the floor.
14. Employee Lockers,Restrooms and Break areas:
Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employee's clothing
and other possessions. A closet in the lobby is designated for the separate storage of employee
personal items.
15. Other Code Requirements:
For information on the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act(MCIAA)contact 651-201-4601 or visit
their website at http•//www health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/air.
Contact MN Electrical Licensing&Inspection at 651-284-5026 or visit their website at
http:Uwww.dli.mn.sov/CCLDBIectrical.asp for information on electrical requirements and the
name of the electrical inspector in your area.
Sincerely,
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Dan Disrud,R.S.
Environmental Health Services,Plan Review
P.O.Box 64975
St.Paul,Minnesota 55164-0975
dan.disrud@state.mn.us