Plan Review Guidance

To obtain a permit, applicants must submit the application fee, an approved plan review, and pass a pre-opening inspection.  Plan reviews should include the following:

Manufacturer specification sheets  for each piece of equipment shown on the plan. If applicable, include all shop drawings of all custom-built equipment. An equipment schedule must link specification sheets to each piece of equipment on the plan.

Site plan  showing the locations of surrounding businesses, alleys, streets, and the location of any outside equipment.  This includes, but is not limited to, storage areas, dumpsters, wells, septic systems, etc. 

Please include the following information on the plot plan of the Food Establishment:

Provide plans that are a minimum of 11 x 14 inches in size including the layout of the floor plan accurately drawn to a minimum scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot to allow for ease in reading plans. Provide the room size, aisle space, space between and behind equipment, and the placement of the equipment on the floor plan.

Show the location and when requested, elevated drawings of all food equipment.  Each piece of equipment must be clearly labeled on the plan with its common name.  Provide the room size, space between equipment, and the placement of the equipment on the floor plan, clearly indicate:

All  hand washing stations, restrooms, food preparation areas, food preparation sinks, ware washing sinks, mop sinks, hot/cold holding equipment. Self-service units with drawings of sneeze guards.

Auxiliary areas such as storage rooms, garbage rooms, toilets, basements and/or cellars used for storage or food preparation.  Cabinets for storing toxic chemicals. Dressing rooms, locker areas, and employee rest areas.

Provide a process flow diagram demonstrating flow patterns for: (1) food - receiving, storage, preparation, service; (2) food and dishes - transport, service; (3) dishes - clean, soiled, cleaning, storage; (4) utensil - storage, use, cleaning; (5) Indoor garbage - service area, holding, and storage.

Include and provide specifications for: 

  • Entrances, exits, loading/unloading areas and docks; 
  • Complete finish schedules for each room including floors, walls, ceilings and coved juncture bases; 
  • Plumbing schedule including location of floor drains, floor sinks, water supply lines, overhead waste-water lines, hot water generating equipment, backflow prevention, and wastewater line connections; 
  • Lighting and reflected ceiling plan – indicate the types of lights and shielding. Specify ceiling finish.  
  • Mechanical ventilation – include hoods and exhaust fans.  

Additional guidance on process flow diagrams and site plans can be found on the NDA website.  All plan review materials should be sent to Lisa Burnett at lburnett@agri.nv.gov.