Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 51 – Food Service

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54080.21 Restricted Food Items

  • Supervisory food service staff shall ensure that restricted food items that may be used to produce alcohol are stored in a lockable receptacle, caged area, and/or maintained in a locked supply room. Supervisory food service staff shall also provide a method to strictly control and provide direct supervision of inmates handling any restricted food item. Restricted food items include, but are not limited to: yeast, sugar, bread/pastry dough, and heavy syrup canned fruit.

  • Supervisory food service staff shall maintain a running inventory log of all restricted items. The log shall indicate the date, time, and amount of supplies, either dispensed, used, or received and the name of the staff authorizing the transaction.