12.5 Water, Ice, and Air Supply
This is to ensure that your water, ice and air supply will maintain its functionality and ensure that health safety is always enforced.
River Valley Holdings
08/15/2023
12.5 Water, Ice, and Air Supply
This is to ensure that your water, ice and air supply will maintain its functionality and ensure that health safety is always enforced.
12.5.1 Water Supply
12.5.1.1 Adequate supplies of water drawn from a known clean source shall be provided for use during holding, storage and cleaning of the premises and equipment.
12.5.1.2 Contingency plans shall be in place for instances when the potable water supply is deemed to be contaminated or otherwise inappropriate for use.
Ask Facility Manager what our plan is when our water supply is contaminated.
12.5.1.3 Supplies of hot and cold water shall be provided as required to enable the effective cleaning of the premises and equipment.
12.5.1.4 The delivery of water within the premises shall ensure potable water is not contaminated. Testing of the backflow system, where possible, shall be conducted at least annually and records shall be maintained
12.5.1.5 The use of non-potable water shall be controlled such that:
12.5.1.6 Where water is stored on-site, storage facilities shall be adequately designed, constructed, and routinely cleaned to prevent contamination.
12.5.2 Water and Ice Quality
12.5.2.1 Microbiological analysis of the water and ice supply that comes into contact with food or food contact surfaces shall be conducted to verify the cleanliness of the supply, the monitoring activities, and the effectiveness of the treatment measures implemented. Verification, at minimum, shall be made annually.
12.5.2.2 Water and ice shall be analyzed using reference standards and methods.
12.5.2.3 Ice rooms and receptacles shall be constructed of materials as outlined in elements 12.1.2 and designed to minimize contamination of the ice during storage and distribution.
12.5.3 Air and Other Gases
12.5.3.1 Compressed air or other gases (e.g. nitrogen, carbon dioxide) that contact food or food contact surfaces shall be clean and present no risk to food safety.
12.5.3.2 Compressed air systems and systems used to store or dispense other gases used in food storage and distribution process shall be maintained and regularly monitored for quality and applicable food safety hazards.
Source: River Valley Holdings (Community Member)