Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72341 - Dietetic Service-Menus
(a) Menus for regular and therapeutic diets
shall be written at least one week in advance, dated and posted in the kitchen
at least one week in advance.
(b)
All menus shall be approved by the dietitian.
(c) If any meal served varies from the
planned menu, the change and the reason for the change shall be noted in
writing on the posted menu in the kitchen.
(d) Menus shall provide a variety of foods
and indicate standard portions at each meal. Menus shall be varied for the same
day of consecutive weeks. If a cycle menu is used, the cycle shall be of no
less than three weeks duration and shall be revised quarterly.
(e) Menus shall be adjusted to include
seasonal commodities.
(f) Menus
shall be planned with consideration of cultural background and food habits of
patients.
(g) A copy of the menu as
served shall be kept on file for at least 30 days.
(h) Itemized records of food purchases shall
be kept for one year and available for review by the Department. Food purchases
invoices are acceptable provided they list amounts and types of foods
purchased.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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