(b) A residential facility may operate a central food preparation area to provide food services to multiple facilities or locations. A residential facility that operates an onsite food preparation area or a central food preparation area shall:
- (1) Have a food preparation area with a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, an oven and cabinet space for storage.
- (2) Clean and disinfect food preparation areas and appliances following each prepared meal.
- (3) Clean all eating, drinking and cooking utensils and all food preparation areas after each usage and store the utensils in a clean enclosed area.
- (4) Ensure that storage areas for foods are free of food particles, dust and dirt.
- (5) Keep cold food at or below 40°F, hot food at or above 140°F, and frozen food at or below O°F.
- (6) Store all food items off the floor.
- (7) Prohibit pets in the food preparation area.
- (8) Prohibit smoking in food preparation areas.