§ 705.25. Food service.
A nonresidential facility may provide meals to clients through onsite food preparation areas, a central food preparation area or contractual arrangements with vendors or caterers. A nonresidential facility which 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 0°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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