Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter 59A-11 - BIRTH CENTER STANDARDS AND LICENSURE
Section 59A-11.024 - Food Service
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Each birth center may serve only ready-to-eat foods and beverages to clients and support persons, or allow clients and support persons to bring in their own ready-to-eat foods and beverages.
(2) Each birth center must have kitchen facilities and equipment available to store ready-to-eat foods and beverages. Equipment must include handwashing facilities and a refrigerator.
(3) Ready-to-eat foods and beverages requiring refrigeration must be stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
(4) Kitchen refrigerator(s) must have a thermometer to display the temperature of the unit.
(5) Only food and beverages shall be stored in the kitchen refrigerator(s).
Rulemaking Authority 383.309 FS. Law Implemented 383.308, 383.309 FS.
New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.24, 10D-90.024, Amended 11-6-19.
