New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 15 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDING HOMES
Section 8.370.15.42 - FOOD SERVICE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Requirements for boarding homes:
A. The boarding home shall have either contracted food preparation or prepare food on site.
B. A boarding home that provides onsite food preparation shall comply with the New Mexico environment department (NMED) food preparation regulations.
C. The boarding home shall have the equipment and staff necessary to receive and serve the food.
D. The boarding home shall maintain the equipment necessary for in-house preparation, or have an alternate source for food preparation, and service of food in emergencies. In case of emergency, (weather, power outage or other conditions) the boarding home shall maintain a minimum of three days' supply of drinking water and nonperishable food.
E. Individuals with food preparation responsibilities shall practice safe food handling techniques in accordance with the current edition of food code published by the U.S. public health service, food and drug administration. Food handling techniques include:
F. If a resident requires a special diet, a copy of the diet shall be obtained from the resident's physician. A copy of the diet order shall be kept in the resident's file and a copy of the diet shall be kept in the kitchen.
G. Dining: Meals served on the premises shall be served in dining rooms or similar areas in which the furniture, fixtures and equipment necessary for meal service are provided.
H. The licensee shall meet the following food supply and storage requirements: