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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".33" citation="COMAR 10.12.04.33" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="04" heading="Food Service Area.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Whether prepared on-site or off-site, food shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be prepared and served under sanitary conditions; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meet the requirements of COMAR 10.15.03.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall approve all plans for the construction and renovation of facilities and equipment in food service areas.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>All food service areas shall include, at a minimum:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least one hand-washing sink;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At least one three-compartment sink or one commercial grade dishwashing machine;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Surfaces, floors, walls, cabinets, and counters, that is easily cleanable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Adequate and separate storage for dry food goods;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Adequate refrigerated storage for perishable and frozen foods;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Adequate and separate storage for cleaning products and chemical agents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Adequate and separate facilities for housekeeping of the food service area or areas;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A minimum of one Class ABC fire extinguisher, in or adjacent to all food service area or areas;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>A minimum of one telephone, with posted emergency telephone numbers, close to all food service area or areas; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>For new construction, a separate entrance for deliveries and removal of refuse, with exterior storage of refuse near the food service area or areas.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>In centers where food service area or areas are used for activities, the center shall take precautions to prevent participant access to cleaning products and other potentially dangerous utensils or equipment.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>