R510-104-10. Food Service Management

(1) Each local area agency shall ensure that each nutrition provider adheres to applicable laws and regulations regarding the safe and sanitary handling and preparation of food and equipment. Each local area agency shall ensure that each nutrition provider uses food that meets the standards of quality, sanitation, and safety that are applicable to food processed commercially. (2) Each local area agency shall require accurate inventory records for consumable goods. Inventory records shall be maintained for four years by each nutrition provider. (3) Each nutrition provider shall provide training for proper sanitation, food preparation, and portion control to each paid or volunteer staff member who prepares, handles, or serves food. (4) Each paid or volunteer staff member who prepares, handles, or serves food shall have a valid food handlers permit if required by applicable local law.