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004.03.1-600. Food Service

AR ADC 004.03.1-600Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 004. Department of Corrections
Division 03. Office of the Secretary
Rule 1. Administrative Rules
Food Service and Farm Programs
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-600
Formerly cited as AR ADC 004.00.2-600
004.03.1-600. Food Service
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I. AUTHORITY:
The authority to promulgate this Administrative Rule is vested in Act 50 of 1968, First Extraordinary Session, as amended.
II. PURPOSE:
To ensure inmates are provided tasteful and nutritious meals while observing recommended dietary allowances and the basic safety and sanitation requirements for food service programs.
III. APPLICABILITY:
To all employees in food service, employees involved in the direction and supervision of the food service program; employees involved and associated with those departments involved in the procurement, storage, preparation and utilization of food service supplies and service of food.
IV. POLICY:
It shall be the policy of the Department of Correction to establish food standards for food services provided to the inmate population and to observe acceptable standards of food preparation, storage, sanitation, safety, and physical hygiene.
V. PROCEDURES:
A. Menu Planning
Food Service staff and the dietician shall plan menus in advance and substantially follow the plan. Planning and preparation of all meals shall take into consideration food flavor, texture, appearance, palatability, and required dietary allowances.
Master menus shall be developed and/or reviewed by a dietician.
B. Food Service Management
Food Service operations are supervised by a full-time staff member who is experienced in food service management.
C. Dietary Allowances
Documentation that a qualified dietician has reviewed dietary allowances at least on an annual basis to ensure meals meet the nationally recommended allowances for basic nutrition.
D. Food Preparation, Storage, and Sanitation
Food services facilities and equipment shall meet established standards and requirements of all federal and state codes.
E. Standard Operating Procedures
Other issues will be covered by appropriate Administrative Directives/Memoranda issued by the Director, Deputy Director of Operations, and/or Administrator of Food Services.

Credits

Eff. June 18, 1992.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-600, AR ADC 004.03.1-600
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