Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1317

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-4-1317 - Food service

(a) Each licensee shall ensure that the birth center has arrangements to provide patients with nutritious liquids and foods. Foods may be provided by means of any of the following:

(1) Obtained from a food service establishment or a catering service licensed by the secretary of the Kansas department of agriculture;

(2) prepared on-site by employees; or

(3) provided by any patient's family for the sole use of that patient and the patient's family.

(b) All food that is designed to be served hot and is prepared on-site by employees shall be heated, maintained, and served at a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. A tip-sensitive thermometer shall be used to determine whether food is cooked and held at the proper temperature.

(c) Each licensee shall ensure that the food is handled and stored in a sanitary manner, which shall include meeting all of the following requirements:

(1) All perishable foods and liquids shall be continuously maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator or 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in a freezer. A clearly visible, accurate thermometer shall be provided in each refrigerator and in each freezer.

(2) At least one refrigerator shall be designated for only food storage.

(3) All food stored in the refrigerator shall be covered, wrapped, or otherwise protected from cross-contamination. Raw meat shall be stored in the refrigerator in a manner that prevents meat fluids from dripping on other foods. Unused, leftover perishable foods shall be dated, refrigerated immediately after service, and eaten within three days.

(4) Surfaces used for food preparation or eating shall be made of smooth, nonporous material.

(5) All table service designed for repeat use shall be made of smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent material and shall be free from cracks or chips.

(6) All nondisposable table service shall be sanitized using either a manual method or a mechanical dishwasher.

(A) If using a manual washing method, each licensee shall meet both of the following requirements:

(i) A three-compartment sink with hot and cold running water to each compartment and a drainboard shall be used for washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air-drying.

(ii) An appropriate chemical test kit, a thermometer, or another device shall be used for testing the sanitizing solution and the water temperature.

(B) If using a mechanical dishwashing machine, each licensee shall ensure that the machine is installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall be maintained in good repair.

(d) Prepackaged, disposable formula units shall be used when newborns are not breast-fed.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1317

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-508; effective July 9, 2010.