Okla. Admin. Code § 310:285-5-1
Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024
Section 310:285-5-1 - Ice(a)Equipment. Ice provided to customers shall be manufactured with equipment that is maintained in a clean manner and meets design, construction, installation and service requirements which comply with manufacturer's recommendations and the Department's Food Establishment Regulations. Ice machines shall be located in a protected or enclosed hallway or room.(b)Customer self-service.(1) Automatically dispensed ice which eliminates human contact with the ice other than that portion being dispensed may be used provided the equipment conforms to the installation and operation requirements of the manufacturer. Automatic ice dispensing equipment shall be installed when existing machines are replaced.(2) Ice containers may be placed in the guest room or made available at the registration desk, or other location under the direct continuous control of the employees. Multi-use containers must be constructed of smooth, non-porous materials which must be cleaned and sanitized before being offered to the customer. Containers may be lined with approved single-service plastic film liners.(3) Ice Makers provided in guest rooms must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized between guests.(c)Operator-dispensed ice. Ice dispensed by the operator or employee shall be obtained from an approved source , or from an ice machine installed in a protected location not accessible to patrons and not located in private or tenant quarters. The ice must be dispensed into a sanitized container or food grade single-use bag.(d)Pre-packaged ice. The lodging establishment operator may purchase bulk ice from an approved source for packaging in individual containers, may provide an on-premises machine, or ice may be obtained pre-packaged in individual service sizefrom an approved source. Pre-packaged ice obtained from a manufacturer in individual service size shall be offered to the consumer in its original, unbroken, entire package.(e)Other methods. Any other method that provides for manufacture, storage, dispensing, or serving of ice may be offered upon approval by the Department. Okla. Admin. Code § 310:285-5-1
Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021