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Page 5 39. The grout on wall tile must have a penetrating sealer applied. 40. The floor in and about three foot peripheral area of the salad bar, buffet table, or bar must be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Carpeting does not meet these criteria and is unacceptable. Provide a transition strip between different floor coverings (example: quarry tile to carpet). 41. If textured tile is used, it may only be installed in walk ways, not under equipment, cabinetry sinks or in walk in cooler units. 42. Perforated or fissured drop lay-in ceiling panels are not acceptable. Provide durable, washable ceiling panels, such as vinyl-clad panels. 43. Outside garbage and refuse containers, including compactors, must be stored on a smooth and non-absorbent surface. Food Protection 44. Food on display must be protected from potential contamination from coughs, sneezes, and improper handling through the installation of properly constructed and installed food shields, the use of packaged food items or other effective means of protection. 45. Suitable utensils (e.g. tongs, ladles, spatulas, scoops, single service papers, etc.) must be provided to avoid manual handling dispensed food items. Between uses of food dispensing, utensils must be stored in an appropriate manner. BARE HAND CONTACT OF READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. Lighting 46. Install a sufficient number of light fixtures in the food preparation and ware washing areas to provide a minimum of 70-foot candles of light at 30 inches off the floor. Provide at least 30 foot candles of light in storage rooms (AG Rules — 50 foot candles on FCS, and 20 for storage). 47. Lights over exposed food storage, food preparation, food display facilities, and utensil cleaning and storage areas must be shielded or shatter-resistant. Please note that all plans and equipment must be designed, installed and maintained according to: • Minnesota Rule, Chapter 4626 (https://www.revisor.mn.qov/rules/?id=4626 and • Hennepin County Ordinance 3 (http://www.hennepin.us/Your-government/ordinances/ordinance-30 ). For additional information about plan review requirements or questions, please contact me or review Hennepin County Construction guidelines, found here: http://www.hennepin.us/planreview. Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (MCIAA) Freedom to Breathe and Hennepin County Ordinance 24 48. A sign must be posted at all public entrances to the facility stating: "No Smoking."