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From: Zachary Christopher zchristopher@snohd.org (v Subject: RE: Everett Recovery Cafe Date: January 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM To: John H. Hadley, Jr. johnhadleyjr@gmail.com Hi John, To paraphrase some references from WAC 246-215 (Washington State Retail Food Code): 01110 (1): The requirements of the food code, and needing to obtain a permit, apply to an operation that meets the definition of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. 01115 (48)(c)(xiii): A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not a private home or other location used for a PRIVATE EVENT. 01115 (94): A PRIVATE EVENT means a private gathering limited to members and guests of members of a family, organization, or club, where the event is not open to the general public, and where food is provided without compensation. While you didn't mention whether food is provided without compensation, I assume that given the nature of this program, there is no monetary transaction here. If this is the case, and only participating members of the organization are served food, then I view this as a private event, which doesn't not meet the definition of a food establishment, which therefore does not need a permit. I'd be more than happy to speak with you further if you have additional questions, or would like guidance with keeping food safety in mind when designing your kitchen. I've attached our minimum equipment requirements to this email to use if you wish. Zach Christopher, RSI Environmental Health Specialist III I Environmental Health Division 3020 Rucker Avenue, Ste 1041 Everett, WA 98201 1425.339.8768 Public Health: Always working for a safer & healthier Snohomish County -----Original Message ----- From: John H. Hadley, Jr. [mailto.johnhadleyjr@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 1:37 PM To: Zachary Christopher <zchristopher@snohd.org> Cc: Wendy Grove<wendygrove@everettrecoverycafe.org> Subject: Everett Recovery Cafe Zach, Thanks for talking with me. The Recovery Cafe is a great deal more than a cafe, in fact, it is really not a cafe. The "cafe" aspect is just one of the many tools we use to help those in need that desire to change their present lives. We reach out to those that are suffering from addiction, trauma, homelessness and mental health problems_ We have members and membership requirements which are to be drug and alcohol free for twenty fours hours, participate in our recovery programs, and our activities. If the member does not follow these requirements, their privileges are revoked. We are open from noon to 4PM, 5 days a week and serve a hot meal, such as soup, stew or chili, some fruit and cookies and lots of coffee. The activities and recovery programs, based on peer support research, are the main focus of our cafe because, it is with these aids, that our members can begin to find some self worth and learn some skills to be able to participate in the joys of life. Not an easy task for someone who feels downtrodden and worthless. A warm meal, a hot cup of coffee, and a hug goes a long way towards an attitude realignment. There is no place for a lot of these people to go during the day. We provide a haven that, if they participate in our programs and activities, they can find hope. We fill a gap between treatmenUail and the long term recovery community. We are going to be moving into the basement of the Public Market Building and are trying to get a building permit. The main hold up has been the kitchen. We are not a commercial operation, and want to be able to use simple, inexpensive and decent equipment that does not require extra special construction like a regular restaurant. We have been donated a new stove and hood that came from one of our supporters; its residential equipment that doesn't need special construction. Our main source of funding the construction is through individuals and donations such as these. Your help is greatly needed with the building department. Thanks, John mobile: (323) 462-5874 PDF Minimum Equipm... nts.pdf