CHAPTER 446 - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

NAC 446.656 Limitations on access. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Food preparation must be limited to areas inaccessible to the public to protect food from contamination. 2. The placement of heating or cooking equipment must be in an area inaccessible to the public. 3. Food preparatio…

NAC 446.657 Protection of food and condiments. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. All food must be protected from customer handling, coughing, sneezing or other contamination by wrapping, the use of food shields or other effective barriers, including, without limitation, containers that c…

NAC 446.658 Location; use. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. The health authority shall consider whether to approve the location of a temporary food establishment based on factors including, without limitation: (a) Existing or potential sources of contamination; (b) The ability of the fo…

NAC 446.659 Food holding, service and cooking equipment. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. All food holding, service and cooking equipment must be clean, in good repair, able to maintain food at approved temperatures and in such condition as to present no risk to the public health. All e…

NAC 446.661 Thawing of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food). (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Frozen potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) must be thawed for use in temporary food establishment operations using one of the …

NAC 446.662 Wet storage of beverages. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Wet storage of canned or bottled beverage containers is acceptable when the water contains at least 10 mg/l of available chlorine and the water is changed frequently to keep it clean. Without the approved level of sanit…

NAC 446.663 Utensils and equipment: Cleaning and sanitizing. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Food service utensils and tableware must be washed, rinsed and sanitized as needed following each day of operation, or an adequate supply of clean and sanitary utensils must be available for da…

NAC 446.664 Ventilation and fire protection. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Local regulations must govern ventilation and fire protection requirements. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.666 Lighting. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Adequate lighting by artificial or natural means must be provided. A minimum of 35 foot-candles of artificial light must be provided after dusk in all food preparation, food service or warewashing areas. Lighting above food preparation…

NAC 446.667 Storage of personal items. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Personal clothing or belongings must be stored at a designated place away from the food preparation, food service or warewashing areas. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.669 Poisonous and toxic materials. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Poisonous or toxic materials must be properly labeled and stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, and single-service and single-use articles. Only such chemicals necessary for the food service …

NAC 446.732 Applicable requirements. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) Mobile units must comply with the requirements of this chapter. The health authority may impose additional requirements or restrictions when needed to protect against health hazards. [Bd. of Health, Food Establi…

NAC 446.734 Health permit not transferable. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A health permit is not transferable from one vehicle to another vehicle. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.736 Approval of plans and specifications. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Properly prepared plans and specifications of a mobile unit and servicing area must be submitted to the health authority for approval before the mobile unit or servicing area is constructed or remodeled. The…

NAC 446.738 Identification required. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Every mobile unit must be readily identifiable by the business name being printed, permanently affixed and prominently displayed upon at least two sides and the rear of each unit, in letters not less than 3 inches (7.62 …

NAC 446.742 Restriction on operation from specific fixed location. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. A mobile unit must not be operated from a specific fixed location, other than a special event, for more than 4 hours. 2. If restrooms are not available to the food employees, a m…

NAC 446.743 Special events: Advance notice required. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) The health authority must be notified in advance any time a mobile unit participates at a special event. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.744 Food preparation. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Prepackaged food must be properly labeled, except when prepared inside a mobile unit for immediate service. 2. Preparation of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) inside a mobile unit must be…

NAC 446.746 Limitations on access; attendance of operator. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Only employees and those persons authorized by the health authority may be present in food preparation areas of a mobile unit. 2. The operator of a mobile unit must be in attendance at all times …

NAC 446.747 Methods for heating, cooling and service. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Cold-holding of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) must be accomplished by the use of mechanical refrigeration. 2. Hot and cold holding equipment must be capable of …

NAC 446.748 Water systems: Generally. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. If a mobile unit has a water system, the source and system design must be approved by the health authority. 2. The tank which supplies potable water must be sloped to completely drain. The tank, pump and hoses must b…

NAC 446.749 Water systems: Materials; filters. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Materials that are used in the construction of water tanks and appurtenances for a mobile unit must be: (a) Safe; (b) Durable, corrosion resistant and nonabsorbent; and (c) Finished to have a smooth and easi…

NAC 446.751 Water systems: Protective covers and devices. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube or other approved protective cover or device must be provided for a water inlet, outlet and hose. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10…

NAC 446.753 Wastewater systems. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Liquid waste must be stored in a waste retention tank that has at least 15 percent more capacity than the water tank. The bottom of the waste retention tank must be sloped to a drain. 2. All liquid waste must be retained o…

NAC 446.754 Refuse containers. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Refuse containers must be of sufficient design, size and capacity to accommodate the daily accumulation of customer food service garbage and trash. 2. A refuse container with a cover or lid must be installed inside a mobile…

NAC 446.756 Handwashing and toilet facilities. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A separate handwashing sink must be provided in a mobile unit and include the following: (a) An adequate amount of warm, running potable water under pressure from an approved source; (b) Pump soap; and (c) I…

NAC 446.757 Construction requirements. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. All interior wall, floor and ceiling surfaces of a mobile unit must be constructed of a light-colored, durable and completely washable material, including, without limitation, stainless steel, galvanized steel, alum…

NAC 446.758 Servicing area. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A mobile unit must operate from an approved servicing area and must report daily to that location for supplies, cleaning and servicing operations, unless otherwise approved by the health authority. 2. If the mobile unit operat…

NAC 446.759 Miscellaneous provisions. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Any proposed change of location, equipment or operation of a mobile unit must receive prior approval from the health authority. 2. Compressed gas bottles must be securely fastened to a wall or other stationary object…

NAC 446.811 Valid permit or permit exemption required. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate or a valid permit exemption from the permit requirement issued by the health authority. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by …

NAC 446.813 Application for permit: Contents; issuance; transferability. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Any person desiring to operate a food establishment must make written application for a permit on forms provided by the health authority. The application must include, without limit…

NAC 446.816 Fees. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. An application for a permit to operate a food establishment must be accompanied by the fee established by the health authority. 2. Permit renewal fees must be paid within proper time constraints and before the date on which the permit i…

NAC 446.817 HACCP plan: Submission and approval. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Before engaging in an activity that requires an HACCP plan, a permit applicant or permit holder must submit to the health authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan and the relevant provisions o…

NAC 446.819 HACCP plan: Prior approval required; waiver. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A permit applicant or permit holder shall not engage in an activity or process that requires a waiver or HACCP plan before receiving written approval from the health authority. 2. If the health aut…

NAC 446.821 HACCP plan: Required contents. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.875, 446.940) The health authority may require an applicant to include an HACCP plan. If the food establishment is required to have such a plan, the plan must include: 1. A categorization of the types of potent…

NAC 446.822 Plans and specifications: Submission for review and approval. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A permit applicant or permit holder shall submit to the health authority properly prepared plans and specifications for review and approval before: 1. The construction of a food estab…

NAC 446.8225 Plans and specifications: Required contents. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) The plans and specifications for a food establishment must include, as required by the health authority based on the type of operation, type of food preparation and foods prepared, the following info…

NAC 446.824 Preoperational inspections. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) The health authority shall conduct one or more preoperational inspections to verify that the food establishment is constructed and equipped in accordance with the approved plans and approved modifications of those pla…

NAC 446.8245 Responsibilities of permit holders. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Upon acceptance of a permit issued by the health authority, the permit holder, to retain the permit, shall post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers and compl…

NAC 446.8255 Substantial health hazard: Discontinuance of operations. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the health authority if a substantial health hazard may exist because …

NAC 446.826 Substantial health hazard: Correction of violations. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) If a substantial health hazard exists in or on the premises of a food establishment, the health authority shall suspend the health permit and the food establishment must immediately cease food…

NAC 446.8265 Emergencies: Approval required before resuming operations. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) If operations are discontinued for an emergency as specified in this chapter, the permit holder shall obtain approval from the health authority before resuming operations. (Added to NAC…

NAC 446.827 Procedure for review of actions taken by Division; appeals. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. A person who has reason to believe that an action taken by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health pursuant to this chapter or chapter 446 of NRS is incorrect or based …

NAC 446.830 Fees for annual permits and other services. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health shall charge and collect fees for annual permits and other services in accordance with the following schedule, except as otherwise provided in N…

NAC 446.835 Fees for reviewing plans. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) The Division shall charge and collect the following fees for reviewing plans for food establishments, except in areas where the laws and regulations governing food establishments are administered by local healt…

NAC 446.840 Fees for mobile units and servicing areas. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) The Division of Public and Behavioral Health shall charge and collect fees for its services in accordance with the following schedule, except in areas where the laws and regulations governing t…

NAC 446.843 Exemption from certain fees: Interpretation of “natural and unprocessed state” as used in NRS 576.128. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) As used in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 576.128, the State Board of Health will interpret the term “natural and unprocessed s…