20 CAR § 417-709 – Sanitary conditions

(a) Food shall be procured from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state, and local authorities.
(b) Floors shall be clean and free from dust, dirt, and debris.
(c)
1. (1) Dishes, silverware, and glasses shall be free of breaks, tarnish, stain, cracks, and chips.
2. (2) There shall be an ample supply to serve all residents.
3. (3) Residents will be furnished appropriate utensils unless there is documentation to indicate the resident is incapable of using these implements.
(d) Dishes, knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils used in the preparation and serving of foods must be stored in such a manner as to be protected from rodents, flies or other insects, dust, dirt, or other contamination.
(e) Silverware shall be stored in a clean container that can be thoroughly washed and sanitized.
(f)
1. (1) Paper or loose covering shall not be used on shelves, cabinets, cabinet drawers, refrigerators, or stoves.
2. (2) Storage cabinets shall be kept clean.
(g) Cardboard boxes shall not be saved and used for the storage of food or articles which were not packed in that original box.
(h) Dishes, trays, silverware, glasses, and food preparation dishes shall be cleaned, washed, and sanitized after each use.
(i) The usage of common cups shall be prohibited.
(j) Meat and other foods shall not be placed in direct contact with ice.
(k)
1. (1) Ice from a water system that is in compliance with state primary drinking water regulations, shall be available and precautions taken to prevent contamination.
2. (2) The ice scoop shall be stored in a sanitary manner outside of the ice container.
(l) Potable drinking water shall be available and accessible to residents at all times.
(m)
1. (1) Ice delivered to resident areas in bulk shall be in nonporous, covered containers that shall be cleaned after each use.
2. (2) Only ice of assured bacterial safety shall be permitted for use in drinks or for the cooling of drinks by direct contact.
3. (3) Ice used to chill bottled drinks or salads or in any food preparation shall not be used for drinking purposes.
4. (4) Portable ice chests which can be sanitized shall be cleaned daily, and any ice machine shall be cleaned at least weekly.