Section 736 - Community Kitchens(a) Where occupants are permitted or required to cook for themselves, other than in a dwelling unit, mobile home, or recreational vehicle with a separate kitchen, a separate room shall be maintained and equipped for use as a community kitchen.(b) Refrigeration. Provision shall be made for safe storage of food. Refrigerated storage shall be provided which shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 45°F (7.2° Celsius) or below.(c) Dishware and utensils used for food service shall be permanently assigned to each occupant using the community kitchen and shall be disinfected in an approved manner prior to reassignment to another occupant.(d) Sufficient shelving space shall be maintained and assigned each occupant, in or near the community kitchen, to store food supplies and utensils off the floor. Metal containers or other approved containers with tight fitting lids shall be maintained and provided for the storage of open bulk food supplies.(e) The floors, walls, ceilings, tables, shelves, and countertops shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Floors, tables, drainboards, and countertops shall be maintained with cleanable materials impervious to moisture.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 736
1. Editorial correction of subsections (b) and (d) filed 11-18-82 (Register 82, No. 47).
2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 3-15-83 (Register 83, No. 12).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 3-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5 and 17040, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17040, Health and Safety Code.
1. Editorial correction of subsections (b) and (d) filed 11-18-82 (Register 82, No. 47).
2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 3-15-83 (Register 83, No. 12).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 3-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).