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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 12.14.03.04" title_num="12" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="03" heading="Standards—Inmate Food Services.">
  <text>The managing official of a correctional facility is responsible for the following:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure providing for a menu approved annually by a registered dietitian;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure ensuring that three meals a day are served with not more than a 14-hour interval between the evening meal and breakfast;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure ensuring that the food service operation is currently licensed and meets State sanitation and health regulations as verified by inspection as required by the health department;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure ensuring that those involved in the preparation and handling of food comply with the health department regulations regarding personal hygiene and clothing;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure ensuring that staff and inmates involved in the preparation and handling of food receive medical screening by qualified health care professionals before assignment, and annually after that;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure authorizing special diets as prescribed by qualified health care personnel and as necessary to adhere to the mandatory requirements of recognized faiths;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A written policy which prohibits the use of food as punishment or reward;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure ensuring that personnel continuously supervise the food service operation;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure requiring weekly sanitation inspections of food preparation, food storage, food service, and dining areas;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>A written policy and procedure governing the availability, control, storage, and use of kitchen utensils, which includes provisions for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Secure storage outside inmate living areas,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Daily inventory to ensure accountability,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Quarterly inspection to determine condition,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A record of issue and return,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Specification of individuals authorized access and use, and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A current master listing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>