§ 50-189. Lighting.

(a)

Installation. Lighting in a food service establishment shall be installed according to the following:

(1)

Permanently fixed artificial light sources shall be installed to provide at least 20 footcandles of light on all food preparation surfaces and at equipment or utensil-washing work levels.

(2)

Permanently fixed artificial light sources shall be installed to provide, at a distance of 30 inches from the floor, the following:

a.

At least 20 footcandles of light in utensil and equipment storage areas and in lavatory and toilet areas; and

b.

At least ten footcandles of light in walk-in refrigerating units, dry food storage areas and in all other areas. This shall also include dining areas during cleaning operation.

(b)

Protective shielding.

(1)

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling onto food shall be provided for all artificial lighting fixtures located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service and display facilities and facilities where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored.

(2)

Infrared or other heat lamps shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb, leaving only the face of the bulb exposed.

(Code 1970, § 11-105; Ord. No. 80-24, §§ 7.16, 7.17, 9-23-80)