Pennsylvania Code
Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS
Subchapter A - RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Section 705.7 - Food service
Universal Citation: 28 PA Code ยง 705.7
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) A residential facility shall provide meals to residents through onsite food preparation areas, a central food preparation area or contractual arrangements with vendors or caterers.
(b) A residential facility may operate a central food preparation area to provide food services to multiple facilities or locations. A residential facility that operates an onsite food preparation area or a central food preparation area shall:
(1) Have a food preparation area with
a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, an oven and cabinet space for
storage.
(2) Clean and disinfect
food preparation areas and appliances following each prepared meal.
(3) Clean all eating, drinking and cooking
utensils and all food preparation areas after each usage and store the utensils
in a clean enclosed area.
(4)
Ensure that storage areas for foods are free of food particles, dust and
dirt.
(5) Keep cold food at or
below 40°F, hot food at or above 140°F, and frozen food at or below
O°F.
(6) Store all food items
off the floor.
(7) Prohibit pets in
the food preparation area.
(8)
Prohibit smoking in food preparation areas.
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