59A-11.024. Food Service

(1) Each birth center may serve only ready-to-eat foods and beverages to clients and support persons, or allow clients and support persons to bring in their own ready-to-eat foods and beverages. (2) Each birth center must have kitchen facilities and equipment available to store ready-to-eat foods and beverages. Equipment must include handwashing facilities and a refrigerator. (3) Ready-to-eat foods and beverages requiring refrigeration must be stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (4) Kitchen refrigerator(s) must have a thermometer to display the temperature of the unit. (5) Only food and beverages shall be stored in the kitchen refrigerator(s).