Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-230 - Kitchens; Food Preparation; Dining Areas

A. An Agency shall:

1. For a facility, that has a licensed capacity of more than 20 residents:

a. Obtain a license or permit as a food establishment under A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 8, Article 1; and

b. Maintain a copy of the food establishment license or permit in the kitchen;

2. Maintain a copy of the food establishment's license or permit if the Agency contracts with a food establishment, under A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 8, Article 1, to prepare and deliver food to the facility;

3. Equip a facility kitchen used for meal preparation with the fixtures, appliances, equipment, tools, and utensils necessary for the safe and sanitary preparation, storage, service, and cleanup of food;

4. Keep kitchen equipment clean and in good working order;

5. Maintain dishes and utensils free of damage or defect;

6. Not use home canned foods;

7. Dispose of all foods and products that have passed the marked or expiration dates;

8. Maintain primary pantries, refrigerators or freezers free of locks;

9. Ensure that food is obtained, prepared, served, and stored as required by time and temperature control for safety food standards;

10. Ensure food is free of and protected from spoilage, rot, filth, or other contamination and is safe for human consumption;

11. Ensure foods requiring refrigeration are maintained at 41° F or below;

12. Ensure that all cooked food products, cut fruit and vegetables are date marked with date of purchase or date of preparation and used or discarded seven workdays from the date marked;

13. Ensure each refrigerator contains a thermometer, accurate to plus or minus 3° F, placed at the warmest part of the refrigerator;

14. Ensure frozen foods are stored at a temperature of 0° F or below; and

15. Ensure tableware, utensils, equipment, and food-contact surfaces are clean and in good repair.

B. The licensee shall have:

1. At least 14 cubic feet of refrigerator space for each 10 children at a facility; and

2. A three-compartment sink or a dishwasher with a sanitizer cycle.

C. A facility shall have clean dining areas and tables that allow children, staff, and guests to eat together.

D. A facility shall safeguard sharp objects.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-230

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.