Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 246-215-09500 - Requirements and exemptions(1) The PERMIT HOLDER and PERSON IN CHARGE of a PRESCHOOL shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this section. If the PERMIT HOLDER does not meet the requirements under subsection (2) of this section, the PERMIT HOLDER shall comply with all requirements of this chapter.(2) A PRESCHOOL is exempt from meeting the provisions of WAC 246-215-02315, 246-215-03610, 246-215-04212, 246-215-04214, 246-215-04216, 246-215-04224, 246-215-04228, 246-215-04250, 246-215-04254, 246-215-04260, 246-215-04264, 246-215-04410, 246-215-04500(1), 246-215-04525, 246-215-04545, 246-215-04555, 246-215-04560, 246-215-04610(2), 246-215-04710, 246-215-05240, 246-215-06100, 246-215-06200, 246-215-06290, and 246-215-06355 if: (a) FOOD service is limited to enrolled children, staff, and volunteers at the PRESCHOOL;(b) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD is prepared for IMMEDIATE SERVICE; and(c) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD is cooked, reheated, or hot held and not cooled for future service. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD must be either served hot or discarded each day.(3) The REGULATORY AUTHORITY may impose additional requirements to protect against health hazards related to the operation of the PRESCHOOL and may: (a) Limit the FOOD preparation steps;(b) Prohibit some menu items; and(c) Restrict the mode of operations when the facilities or EQUIPMENT are inadequate to protect public health.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-09500
Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-09500, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.