Okla. Admin. Code § 450:24-21-1.3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 450:24-21-1.3 - Standards for food service

The following shall be applicable to all residential facilities and to any outpatient facilities which provide an on-premise meal service or food services provided by an outside vendor.

(1) Storage, preparation, transportation, and serving of food shall be in compliance with the requirements of the OSDH regulations governing public feeding establishments.

(2) Dishwashing may be accomplished by either mechanical dishwashers or by approved manual methods. If mechanical dishwashers are used, the final rinse shall be in clear water of 180 degrees Fahrenheit, or in compliance with the OSDH regulations. Manual procedures, if used, shall follow a written procedure which outlines the steps followed, temperature of cleaning and rinsing solutions, detergents and chemicals used, etc., and shall be specifically approved by the local or OSDH.

(3) Equipment used in the preparation and handling of food shall bear the seal of or document compliance with the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) or equivalent, or with OSDH standards or other appropriate regulatory body.

(4) Ice used in contact with food or drink shall come from a source approved by the OSDH. Transportation, storage, handling, and dispensing shall be in a sanitary manner approved by the OSDH.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:24-21-1.3

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 35, Issue 24, September 4, 2018, eff. 10/1/2018