5120:1-3-12 Food service.

(A) If the licensed agency prepares and serves food to offenders, dietary allowances shall be reviewed at least annually by a qualified nutritionist, dietician, or physician to ensure that they meet the nationally recommended allowances for basic nutrition for the types of offenders housed in the facility.

(B) Special diets shall be provided as prescribed by appropriate medical or dental personnel. Special diets shall be provided for offenders whose religious beliefs require the adherence to religious dietary laws.

(C) Food service staff shall comply with all sanitation and health codes enacted by the state or local authorities.

(D) Adequate space shall be provided for food preparation and service, and for an eating area and seating for all who dine at the same time.

(E) When the licensed facility has a kitchen, the kitchen, dining and food storage areas shall be properly ventilated, properly furnished and clean.

(F) Food service practices shall provide for the following:

(1) Weekly inspection of all food service areas, including dining and food preparation areas and equipment;

(2) Sanitary, temperature controlled storage facilities for all foods;

(3) Daily checks of refrigerator and water temperatures.

(G) Toilet and wash basin facilities shall be available to food service personnel and offenders in close proximity to the food preparation area.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/12/2006 and 01/12/2011

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 5120.01, 2967.14, 2967.26

Rule Amplifies: 2967.26

Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/2002