Or. Admin. Code § 291-061-0310

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 291-061-0310 - Refrigeration

(1) All readily perishable food shall be kept at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit except when being prepared or served. Readily perishable foods shall be placed in shallow containers under refrigeration until cooled below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. When cooled below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, they may be stored in deep containers. Food stored, handled, or otherwise cared for in non-compliance with these regulations shall not be served. Except for rapid cooling processes, all refrigerated foods shall be covered and identified by name and date.

(2) Frozen foods shall be maintained in a frozen state and thawed immediately prior to preparation in a manner that minimizes microbial growth.

(3) Waste water from refrigeration equipment shall be disposed of in a manner that does not create a nuisance.

(4) A dependable spirit stem thermometer shall be affixed to the door or the front edge of the top shelf of each refrigerator. Refrigerators equipped with a gauge visible from the exterior shall be acceptable. Temperatures of all refrigerator units and freezers will be checked and logged twice daily.

(5) All ice used shall be made on site from potable water or obtained from sources licensed and inspected by the State Department of Agriculture. Ice shall be stored and handled in such a way as to prevent contamination Water used to make ice or to wash ice shall comply with the standards required under Water Supply (OAR 291-061-0280).

Or. Admin. Code § 291-061-0310

CD 54-1986(Temp), f. 11-20-86, ef. 12-31-86; CD 6-1987, f. & ef. 1-20-87; CD 2-1993, f. 1-25-93, cert. ef. 2-1-93; Renumbered from 291-061-0085

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075