New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 16 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.16.54 - SANITATION

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.16.54

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Equipment and utensils:

(1) All equipment, appliances and utensils used in preparation or serving of food shall be maintained in a functional, sanitary, and safe condition. Replacement equipment shall meet criteria established in "listing of food service equipment" by the national sanitation foundation.

(2) The floors, walls, and ceilings of all rooms in which food or drink is stored or prepared or In which utensils are washed shall be kept clean, smooth, and in good repair.

(3) All furnishings, table linens, drapes, and furniture shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

(4) Single-service, individually packaged, utensils shall be stored in the original, unopened wrapper until used, may not be made of toxic material and may not be re-used or re-distributed if the original wrapper has been opened.

B. Storage and handling of food:

(1) Food shall be stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions which prevent contamination.

(2) All readily perishable food and drink, except when being prepared or served, shall be kept in a refrigerator which shall have a temperature maintained at or below 40 degrees fahrenheit.

C. Animals: Animals shall not be allowed where food is prepared, served or stored, or where utensils are washed or stored except in eating areas when food is not being served.

D. Dishwashing: Whether washed by hand or mechanical means, all dishes, plates, cups, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils shall be cleaned in accordance with accepted procedures which shall include separate steps for prewashing, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing by means of hot water or chemicals or a combination approved by the authority.

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