California SB918 mandates safety standards for passthrough service openings in food facilities, including size limits and equipment requirements.

California SB918 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish safety standards for passthrough service openings in food facilities. It limits the size of each opening to no more than 216 square inches, requires openings to be spaced at least 18 inches apart, and mandates that they be equipped with a solid or screened window that closes when not in use. Larger openings, between 216 and 432 square inches, must have both a self-closing device and an air curtain device. The counter surface of these openings must be smooth and easily cleanable.

California SB918 mandates safety standards for passthrough service openings in food facilities, including size limits and equipment requirements.

California SB918 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish safety standards for passthrough service openings in food facilities. It limits the size of each opening to no more than 216 square inches, requires openings to be spaced at least 18 inches apart, and mandates that they be equipped with a solid or screened window that closes when not in use. Larger openings, between 216 and 432 square inches, must have both a self-closing device and an air curtain device. The counter surface of these openings must be smooth and easily cleanable.