N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-14.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43F-14.11 - Dietary service area

(a) The construction, equipment, and installation of food service facilities shall meet the requirements of the functional program. Services may consist of an on-site conventional food preparation system, a convenience food service system, a catering service or an appropriate combination thereof. The following facilities shall be provided to implement the food service selected:

1. A control station for receiving food supplies;

2. Storage facilities for food supply, including cold storage items;

3. Food preparation facilities as follows:

i. A conventional food preparation system with space and equipment for preparing, cooking and baking; and

ii. A convenience food system, such as frozen prepared meals, bulk packaged entrees, individually packaged portions, and contractual commissary services with space and equipment for thawing, portioning, cooking, and/or baking;

4. Handwashing facility(ies), located in the food preparation area;

5. Warewashing space, which shall be located in the kitchen or an alcove separate from the food preparation and serving area;

6. Waste storage facility(ies), which shall be located in a separate room easily accessible to the outside for direct waste pickup or disposal; and

7. Office(s) or desk space(s) for dietitian(s) or the food service manager.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-14.11