631 Kitchen

Definition: A food preparation space that directly serves a food facility as an extension of the activities in that facility.

Description: A kitchen is a Food Facility Service (635), but has been given its own use code to provide greater reporting detail.

Limitations: Does not include any type of food preparation space that does not serve a food facility or eating area (see Food Facility-630). Kitchenettes in residence facilities that do not serve a dining area are classified as Sleep/Study Service (935). Service areas for vending spaces are classified as Merchandising Service (665). Kitchens and food preparation areas in demonstration or day care facilities are classified as service areas for those facilities (see Demonstration Service-555 and Day Care Service-645).