| #Q001 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | Discontinue Operation if Unsafe | drinking water | Assess the situation. Immediately discontinue operation if a safe operation cannot be maintained. | In the event of a health hazard involving a contaminated water supply at a food service establishment | high |
| #Q002 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Contact Public Health Inspector | drinking water | Contact the Public Health Inspector to determine whether a safe operation can be maintained and to discuss alternate procedures to be used. | In the event of a health hazard involving a contaminated water supply at a food service establishment | high |
| #Q003 | operational | operational | mandatory | Follow Approved Procedures | drinking water | Follow the appropriate procedures approved by the Public Health Inspector. | During a contaminated water supply event | high |
| #Q004 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Re-opening Authorization | drinking water | A food establishment that was ordered or otherwise required to cease operations may not re-open until authorization has been granted by the regulatory authority. | If ordered or required to cease operations due to contaminated water supply | high |
| #Q005 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Water Boiling Procedure | drinking water | Boiled: brought to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute | Temporary alternative procedures during a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q006 | operational | health | mandatory | Drinking and Cooking Water Alternate Sources | drinking water | Drinking water / cooking : use commercially bottled water, boiled water, or other source of potable water. | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q007 | operational | health | mandatory | Thawing Foods Procedure | drinking water | Thawing foods : thaw only in the refrigerator or as part of cooking process. | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q008 | operational | health | mandatory | Food Preparation Water Sourcing | drinking water | Food preparation : discard any ready-to-eat food prepared with water prior to the discovery of the contamination. Prepare all food using boiled, commercially bottled, or other source of potable water. | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q009 | operational | health | mandatory | Washing Produce Procedure | drinking water | Washing produce : use pre-washed and packaged produce, use frozen/canned fruits and vegetables, and/or wash fresh produce with boiled, commercially bottled, or other source of potable water. | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q010 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Discontinuation of Spray Misting Units | drinking water | Discontinue use of any spray misting units . | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q011 | operational | health | mandatory | Hand Washing Alternate Procedures | drinking water | Use boiled water, bottled water or other source of potable water, or Use tap water followed by a hand sanitizer (avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food). | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q012 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Discontinuation of Beverage Dispensers | drinking water | Beverages dispensers (with water) (ie. post-mix carbonated beverages, coffee makers, drinking water fountains, hot water dispensers): Discontinue use and switch to alternate procedures. | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q013 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | Ice Making Restrictions and Cleaning | drinking water | Ice making : discard existing ice and discontinue making ice. Wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice storage container/bin before using it to store commercially manufactured ice. | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q014 | operational | health | mandatory | Utensils and Tableware Washing Alternatives | drinking water | Use single service articles, or 3-compartment sink method (wash, rinse, sanitize) Use existing mechanical dishwasher under the following conditions: o wash water is clear at all times o dishwasher is operating in accordance with the specifications on the machine's data plate, which states the cycle times and temperatures that must be used o the dishwasher can sanitize with either hot water (82C) or with a chemical solution approved under Manitoba's Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q015 | operational | health | mandatory | Food Contact Surfaces Cleaning Procedure | drinking water | All countertops, chopping boards, tables, and food preparation areas are to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Wash : water & detergent Rinse: clean water S anitize: 100ppm chlorine solution for 1 minute | During a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory) | high |
| #Q016 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Re-opening Authorization Post-Advisory | drinking water | Food establishments closed during the advisory: prohibited from re-opening until authorization has been granted by the regulatory authority. After which, the steps listed below shall be followed prior to using the tap water as usual. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted for establishments closed during the advisory | high |
| #Q017 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Steps for Operating Establishments | drinking water | Food establishments operating during the advisory: Perform the following steps before using the tap water as usual. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted for establishments operating during the advisory | high |
| #Q018 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Water Pipes and Faucets Flushing | drinking water | Flush out the building's water pipes as per the municipality directions. Turn on all cold water taps, faucets, fountains, showerheads and outside hose spigots and let them run for five minutes. Remove and clean all faucet screens and aerators on taps. Replace water filter cartridges on taps and in water containers. Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q019 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Commercial Produce Misters Flushing | drinking water | Commercial produce misters: Remove all produce from bins under misters. Flush water through misters for 10-15 minutes. If removable, disconnect, clean and sanitize misting nozzles according to manufacturer's specifications. Clean and sanitize produce bins prior to re-stocking. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q020 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Beverage Dispensers Flushing | drinking water | Beverage dispensers: Discard all products in the dispenser. Clean and sanitize equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. Run each beverage valve on each dispenser for at least 4 minutes. Remove, clean and sanitize dispensing nozzles and associated removable parts, according to manufacturer's specifications. Clean and sanitize ice bin if present. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q021 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Coffee Makers and Tea Brewers Flushing | drinking water | Coffee makers / tea brewers: Brew at least 4 pots of hot water per unit, clean and sanitize as per the manufacturers' instructions. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q022 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Ice Makers Flushing | drinking water | Ice makers: run three complete ice-making cycles and discard all ice made in each of these cycles. Clean and sanitize as per the manufacturers' instructions. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q023 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Dishwashers and Glass Washers Flushing | drinking water | Dishwashers & glass washers: Run the empty dishwasher through the wash, rinse, sanitize cycle three times before washing equipment and utensils in it. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q024 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Post-Advisory Food Contact Surfaces Cleaning | drinking water | Clean and sanitize any food contact surfaces before use. | When a Boil Water Advisory is Lifted | high |
| #Q025 | administrative | health | mandatory | Operator Responsibility for Water Safety | drinking water | Owners/operators of food establishments are responsible for the safety of the water they supply. | At all times including during water quality advisories | high |
| #Q026 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Regulatory Authority Emergency Response | drinking water | Manitoba Health's Health Protection Unit will promptly respond to single events involving health hazards and provide guidance to help the operator resume operation as quickly as possible. | During health hazards involving water supply contamination | high |