Section R432-300-18 - Food Service(1) The licensee shall ensure:(a) three meals a day plus snacks are provided, seven days a week, to each resident;(b) there is a a one-week supply of nonperishable food and a three-day supply of perishable food onsite as required to prepare the planned menus;(c) meals are served with no more than a 14-hour interval between the evening meal and breakfast, unless a nutritious snack is available in the evening; and(d) the facility food service complies with the following:(i) any food is of good quality and be prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance;(ii) any food served to residents is palatable, attractively served, and delivered to the resident at the appropriate temperature; and(iii) powdered milk may be used as a beverage only upon the resident's request, but may be used in cooking and baking at any time.(2) The licensee shall ensure:(a) a different menu is planned and followed for each day of the week;(b) each menu is approved and signed by a certified dietitian;(c) cycle menus cover a minimum of three weeks;(d) the current week's menu is posted for residents' viewing; and(e) substitutions to the menu that are served to the residents are recorded and retained for three months for review by the department.(3) The licensee shall ensure meals are served in a designated dining area suitable for that purpose or in resident rooms upon request by the resident.(4) The licensee shall ensure residents are encouraged to eat their meals in the dining room with other residents.(5) The licensee shall make available for review inspection reports by the local health department.(6) If residents requiring therapeutic or special diets are admitted, the licensee shall ensure an approved dietary manual is available for reference when preparing meals. The licensee shall ensure dietitian consultation is provided at least quarterly and documented for residents requiring therapeutic diets.(7) The licensee shall ensure the cook and other kitchen staff are not assigned concurrent duties outside the food service area while on duty in food service.(8) The licensee shall ensure any personnel who prepare or serve food have a current Food Handler's Permit.(9) The licensee shall ensure food service complies with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Food Service Sanitation Regulations, Rule R392-100.Utah Admin. Code R432-300-18
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/9/2023