Rule 111-8-19-.12 - Food Service(1) A residential program which provides food service shall provide each resident with meals and snacks of food groups and serving sizes which meet the nutritional guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture. Meals and snacks shall be varied daily. Modified diets based on medical or religious reasons shall be served as needed.(2) If required by the local county board of health, a residential program shall obtain a valid food service permit from the local county board of health. All residential programs providing food services shall meet the following requirements: (a) Food shall be stored, prepared, and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner commensurate with generally accepted and recognized food service standards.(b) There shall be designated and separate space for food preparation and storage.(c) All perishable and potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit unless frozen. Freezer temperatures shall be maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below.(d) Food shall be in sound condition, free from spoilage and contamination and shall be safe for human consumption when served to residents.(e) Food service equipment and preparation areas shall be kept clean and free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and grease deposits.(f) When non-disposable dishes, glasses, and flatware are used, they shall be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing and scraping, washing, sanitizing, and drying.(3) Where a residential program provides food services through contract or arranges for food services, the residential program shall require that food served be safe for human consumption and that the meals/snacks provided meet the nutritional guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-19-.12
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-5-5, 26-5-6, 26-5-8.
Original Rule entitled "Food Service" adopted. F. Sep. 9, 2013; eff. Sept. 29, 2013.