A center must have a food preparation area designated for the preparation of meals, snacks, or prescribed nourishments. The meals, snacks and nourishments must be maintained in accordance with state and local sanitation and safe food handling standards, including the Texas Food Establishment Rules. The center must be in compliance with Department of State Health Services rules in 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.171 and §§229.173 - 229.175 and local health ordinances or requirements in the storage, preparation, and distribution of food; sanitation of dishes, equipment, and work area; and in the storage and disposal of waste.

Source Note:The provisions of this §550.1208 adopted to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 6569; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register April 12, 2019, 44 TexReg 1875.