Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 10A:31-10.5 - Serving of meals(a) Three meals shall be provided at regular meal times during each 24 hour period. Two of the three meals provided shall be hot meals unless an emergency situation precludes the serving of hot meals. No more than 14 hours shall elapse between the evening and breakfast meals.(b) All meals shall be served under direct supervision of staff members in order to ensure sanitary conditions and avoid favoritism, careless serving and waste.(c) A uniform system to record the number, type, cost of meals served to inmates, staff and visitors and any variances due to an emergency situation shall be established and maintained.(d) A sanitary space shall be provided for group dining. Meals shall not be served in cells unless it is necessary for purposes of safety or security and only if a small table, shelf and seating arrangement can be provided.(e) Compartment type trays and cups shall be utilized.N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-10.5
Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017