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Toilet Facilities - Is the toilet fitted with an air lock if it opens to a food preparation area?

Guidance

Standard 3.2.3 cl (3)(d)(i) of the code requires that the design and construction of a food business, to the extent that is practical, exclude potential contaminants.

To ensure compliance, toilets must be separated from food areas by intervening ventilated space (e.g. a lobby or airlock) that is fitted with self-closing doors.

Non-complianceMinor
  • Toilet door(s) missing self-closing mechanism or it is broken.
Major
  • Toilet opens directly to a food preparation area without entry through an airlock.
  • Toilet lobby/airlock is not adequately ventilated. E.g. missing/broken ventilation fan or no other form of ventilation provided.
Critical
  • N/A