Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 290-2 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES › Subject 290-2-29 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MATERNITY HOMES › Rule 290-2-29-.22 - Food Service

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
				through June 27, 2024
A home shall provide each resident with meals and snacks of
				  serving sizes dependent upon the age of the resident based upon nutrition
				  guidelines as established by the United States Department of Agriculture Child
				  Care Food Program.
(1)
Food
				Service
. Meals and snacks shall be varied daily.
(2)
Food Service
. Additional
				servings of food shall be offered to residents over and above the required
				daily minimum if not contraindicated by modified diets.
(3)
Food Service
. Modified diets
				based on medical or religious reasons shall be served to residents as needed.
				Modifications of diets due to medical reasons shall be based on the written
				order of a physician and the order shall be placed in the resident's case
				record.
(4)
Food
				Service
. Food services of a maternity home licensed to care for thirteen
				(13) or more residents are subject to the provisions of the Rules and
				Regulations of the Department of Human Services for Food Service, Chapter
				290-5-14, if the home provides food services in a centralized kitchen area.
				Such a home must obtain a valid food service permit.
(5)
Food Service
. Homes licensed
				to care for 12 or fewer residents, or not required to obtain a food service
				permit, shall meet the following requirements: Food shall be stored, prepared,
				and served in a safe and sanitary manner commensurate with generally accepted
				and recognized food service standards.
(6)
Food Service
. Each home
				shall have designated space for food preparation and storage areas separate
				from rooms used by residents.
(7)
Food Service
. All perishable
				foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
				Food shall be served or properly stored promptly after cooking. Freezer
				temperature shall be maintained at 0°F degrees Fahrenheit or below.
(8)
Food Service
. Food shall be
				in sound condition, free from spoilage and contamination and shall be safe for
				human consumption.
(9)
Food
				Service
. All raw fruits and vegetables shall be washed thoroughly before
				being cooked or served. Food not subject to further washing or cooking before
				serving shall be stored in such a manner as to be protected against
				contamination.
(10)
Food
				Service
. Containers for food storage other than the original containers
				or packages in which the food was obtained shall be impervious and nonabsorbent
				and have tight fitting lids or covers.
(11)
Food Service
. Eggs, pork,
				pork products, poultry, and fish, shall be thoroughly cooked.
(12)
Food Service
. Meats,
				poultry, fish, dairy products, bakery products and processed foods shall have
				been inspected under an official regulatory program.
(13)
Food Service
. Food service
				equipment and preparation areas shall be kept clean and free of accumulations
				of dust, dirt, food particles and grease deposits.
(14)
Food Service
.
				Non-disposable dishes, glasses and silverware shall be properly cleaned by
				pre-rinsing and scraping, washing, sanitizing and drying.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  49-5-3,
				  49-5-8.