EXTERNAL GUIDELINES
Minimum construction and hygiene
requirements for canteens at sports grounds
INTRODUCTION
This factsheet has been developed to assist sport canteen operators understand the minimum construction requirements for their canteen along with food preparation and handling requirements. It is essential that the
minimum standards are met to protect your members, volunteers and spectators from food poisoning.
People volunteering their time in a canteen or at a BBQ must have practical skills and knowledge to handle food eg. it is not appropriate for children to be cooking the BBQ. More information can be found on the NSW Food Authority’s website www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au.
Sport canteen operators must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand Standards, specifically 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements and 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment. A copy of this standard is available at www.foodstandards.gov.au.
Council’s Environmental Health Officers regularly inspect all food premises including sport canteens for compliance.
At the end of an inspection a report is emailed to you. The report may contain items that need your attention. If you need to update your contact details please email council@
thehills.nsw.gov.au.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CANTEENS SELLING PRE-PACKAGED FOOD
Food examples: Packets of chips, lollies, chocolates, bottled drinks, tea & coffee (but not including pies, sausage rolls etc.)
The canteen must have;
• A designated hand wash basin with running water through a single spout.
• Liquid hand soap and single use disposable paper towels next to the hand wash basin.
• A single bowl sink (in addition to the hand wash basin) with running water and a means for heating water. The sink is to be big enough to wash utensils and equipment.
• Enough space and power wattage for cold storage (e.g. fridges, freezers).
• Enough shelving to store all food and drinks off the floor.
• Pest proof containers to store cups and any pre-packaged food left during the week.
• Adequate lighting with fittings that have covers or diffusers.
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• No holes or gaps into the canteen and to the extent practical the canteen should be sealed to prevent the entry of pests.
• Floors that are smooth, but not slippery, impervious and easy to clean.
If you have a concern regarding the construction / fit-out of the canteen please contact Council on 9843 0555 or email [email protected].
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CANTEENS SELLING MORE THAN PRE-PACKAGED FOOD Food examples: Sausage rolls, pies, hot chips, slushies The canteen must have the requirements listed above plus have;
• Warm running water to the hand wash basin and equipment sink/s.
• Walls that are smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean (eg. tiles).
• Fixtures and fittings that are impervious, not contain voids and crevices and be designed and fitted to reduce the likelihood of the build-up of dirt or provide spaces for insects and vermin.
• Conduits and pipes which are recessed into the wall or be lifted from the wall far enough to allow cleaning and prevent dirt accumulation.
• Adequate storage for items that may be a likely source of contamination of food, including
chemicals, clothing and personal belongings. (eg. a cupboard away from any food preparation areas).
• A digital probe thermometer that can measure the temperature of food.
• Commercial food grade chemical sanitiser. This is used after cleaning surfaces to kill germs (benchtop cleaners from supermarkets do not meet this requirement).
• A microwave – so that pies and sausage rolls can be heated rapidly before placing in a pie warmer.
Please note: If you wish to prepare and sell other higher risk foods such as sandwiches, salads, fish and / or other meat dishes separate approval is required from Council.
PEST CONTROL
Pest control of sport canteens is undertaken by Council.
If you have a pest problem such as cockroaches and / or rodents please contact Council on 9843 0555 or email [email protected] as soon as possible to lodge a customer request. Once the request is lodged Council can organise pest control / treatment.
BBQ REQUIREMENTS
A BBQ is only permissible where there is direct access to a sport canteen.
• The BBQ is to be set up in close proximity to the canteen to enable access to the hand wash basin.
• Where possible the BBQ is to be located on a hard surface (eg. concrete).
• A Bain Marie or similar hot holding unit of an appropriate size and designed in a way to protect food from contamination can be used in conjunction with the BBQ. The intention of this is to enable small amounts of cooked food to be kept to cater for busy periods, not so food can be held all day.
Hot food (eg. sausages) should be held at or above 60oC. It is recommended that remaining cooked food be disposed of after 2 hours.
• Fresh meat (e.g. uncooked sausages and bacon) is to be kept cold – below 5oC.
DEEP FRYERS
If you intend to use a deep fryer to provide hot chips or the like, you must first obtain approval from Council.
Deep fryers are prohibited from being used outside the canteen.
Council Officers need to check your canteen to ensure that there is adequate ventilation (mechanical extraction), adequate power wattage and appropriate fire safety equipment (eg. extinguishers) before you start deep frying.
Should you wish to use a deep fryer in your sport canteen please email [email protected].
HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS
Food safety doesn’t just happen; it is up to each individual to do the right thing to protect those you are serving food to. The following are simple ways to ensure that you prepare safe food:
1. Keep your hands clean – wash them frequently with soap and running water.
2. Keep hot food hot: above 60oC.
3. Keep cold food cold: below 5oC.
4. Use your digital thermometer frequently to ensure food is either below 5oC or above 60oC.
5. Keep food utensils, containers and benches clean and sanitised.
6. Store food and utensils in pest proof containers.
More information can be found on the NSW Food Authority’s website www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au.
