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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 51 – Food Service

Revised July 13, 2010

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54080.11 Food Sampling

  • To maintain proper standards for the preparation and serving of foods in institutions, each institution head, or designee shall designate an employee to sample all items of food prepared prior to service to the inmates. If the food sampler believes that a food item is not edible, the food sampler shall:

    • Immediately notify the CFM or supervising correctional cook.

    • Request that the item be immediately checked and appropriate action taken.

    • Complete the Meal Sample Report generated by the FMS.