S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:70:10:05 - Food preparation services and equipment

The dietary area shall be completely cleanable by conventional methods. The location and design of the dietary area shall enable convenient handling of incoming supplies, preparation of meals, including tray service, and disposal of rubbish and garbage. Equipment and space provided shall include the following:

(1) In dietary areas serving 17 beds or more, a dishwashing area including a commercial dishwasher supplied with 180 degree Fahrenheit (82 degrees centigrade) rinse water or a chemical sanitizing cycle, a soiled dish table with sufficient work space, a garbage disposal, a garbage can, a clean dish table with room for at least three dish racks, and handwashing facilities. Dietary areas located in resident areas serving 16 residents or less may use an undercounter dishwasher;

(2) A dry food storage area with at least 1.5 linear feet (0.46 meters) of shelving 20 inches (0.51 meters) wide for each resident bed and a functional aisle;

(3) Refrigerated storage space providing at least 1.5 cubic feet (0.042 cubic meters) of refrigerated space and 0.5 cubic feet (0.014 cubic meters) of freezer space per resident bed with sufficient refrigerated storage space located within the food production area for convenient food preparation;

(4) Aisles within the dietary area not less than three feet (0.91 meters) wide. Aisles adjoining equipment locations with doors or aisles utilized for cart traffic shall be at least four feet (1.22 meters) wide;

(5) Pot and pan washing facilities, including a three-compartment sink, with 18 inch drainboards on both sides and drying and storage facilities for pots and pans;

(6) A vegetable preparation area with a two-compartment sink with drainboards on both sides;

(7) Cart storage areas;

(8) Waste disposal facilities;

(9) Janitor's closet with storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment and floor receptor or service sink;

(10) Food production equipment sized and designed to prepare a complete meal for the total bed complement and for personnel, guests, day-care residents, or other catering services;

(11) Food holding and transportation equipment capable of protecting food from contamination and of maintaining cold food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees centigrade) or below and hot food at 135 degrees Fahrenheit (572 degrees centigrade) or above during the total serving period;

(12) Ventilation equipment sized and designed to effectively remove steam, heat, cooking vapors, and grease from food production areas, dishwashing areas, and serving areas;

(13) Handwashing facilities that are convenient to each work area, consisting of hot and cold running water, towel dispenser with single-service towels or hand drying device and hand cleanser;

(14) In dietary areas serving 17 beds or more, a staff toilet facility within or conveniently located adjacent to the dietary area; and

(15) In dietary areas serving 17 beds or more, an ice maker with bin or self-dispensing ice maker. A built-in dispensing ice maker in a refrigerator may be used in any facility with a capacity of less than 17 beds. Any ice maker accessible to residents shall be self-dispensing.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:05

38 SDR 115, effective 1/9/2012; 46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (2), and (4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (2), and (4).