Requirements for Food Facility Plans

Requirements for Food Facility Plans

Requirements for Food Facility Plans

  • Provide at least one set of the plans (¼ inch per foot). After review and revisions, three sets must be provided for approval and stamping. Plans submittal must include the following:
    • Vicinity map showing nearest cross streets.
    • Site plan showing the location of the building, trash enclosure and other related areas.
    • Building plan showing kitchen, food storage room, ware washing, mop sink/janitorial closet, walk-in coolers & freezers, restrooms,  dining/seating area, bar, display areas, customers’ selfservice, employee room, ancillary areas, hallways, adjacent businesses, etc.
    • Equipment plan showing all cooking equipment, sinks, refrigerators, freezers, work tables, counters, dishwashers, storage shelves, finfish and shellfish tanks, water heater, etc. Each piece of equipment must be cross referenced with a numbering system to match the equipment schedule and specification sheets.
    • Room finish schedule for floors & base covings, walls and ceilings for all areas in, or related to the facility.
    • Plumbing plan showing hot & cold water supply lines, drain lines, in-direct connections, floor sinks, floor drains, water heater, grease recovery device/interceptor, etc.
    • Elevation views of counters, sneeze guards, cabinets, and equipment. Elevations of as many areas as possible are recommended.
  • Provide a copy of the proposed menu.
  • Hood plans (additional fees required): Fill out and provide all information requested in REQUIREMENTS FOR HOOD PLANS
  • Provide one set of ANSI (e.g. NSF) approved manufacturer specification sheets for all food related equipment, cross referenced with a  numbering system to the equipment plan & schedule.
  • Fill out and submit the HOT WATER HEATER WORKSHEET
  • Plan review fees vary with the type, size, number of customer seats, and expediting of the proposed food facility. Call (510) 567-6700 for the exact amount. Make checks payable to “Alameda County Environmental Health Department.” Initial plan review may take up to twenty (20) working days. After plan review is complete, you will be notified to pick up two sets of the approved plans and deliver them to the local Building Department. Environmental Health’s approval is required for food facilities before Building Permits are issued.
  • FOOD PLAN REVIEW GUIDE is available which describes the above requirements in greater detail. The regulatory authority for these  requirements can be found in the CALIFORNIA RETAIL FOOD CODE For additional information, visit the Alameda County Environmental Health Department website at https://health.alamedacountyca.gov/acehd
  • Call your Plan Reviewer at (510) 567-6700 at least 48 hours in advance for:
    • Rough Plumbing Inspection (plumbing installed but not covered over)
    • Pre-Final & Final Inspections (before bringing in food)