12000372, 33-204.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12000372

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

FOOD SERVICE

Overview

RULE:

33-204.002	Food Services - Definitions
33-204.003	Food Services - Standards of Operation

PURPOSE:

The rulemaking was initiated to amend the rules governing the operation of food services. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to update the definitions, departmental titles and rule references.  The changes allow the choice of diet for inmates in special housing. The rules specify where to obtain a copy of the Dietary Reference Intakes of the Food and Nutrition Board and  the reasons for deviation from the master menu.  New provisions relating to sanitation and the preparation and preservation of food are provided. The reasons for immediate removal from the vegan meal pattern are amended. Form DC4-668, Diet Attendance Roster, is incorporated to track inmates on vegan and therapeutic diets. Consequences for missing vegan meal plans or therapeutic diet meals are provided.

SUMMARY:

The rulemaking amends the rules governing the operation of food services; updates definitions, department titles and rule references; addresses rules relating to choice of diet; provides the consequences of missing vegan or therapeutic meals; and adds new rules for preparation of master menus and sanitation relating to food preparation and preservation. Form DC4-668, Diet Attendance Roster,  is incorporated.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09 FS.

LAW:

944.09 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/21/2012 Vol. 38/38

COMMENTS:

From 9/21/2012 To 10/12/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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