(1) Each birth center may serve only ready-to-eat foods and beverages to clients and support persons, or allow clients and support persons to bring in their own ready-to-eat foods and beverages.

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    (2) Each birth center must have kitchen facilities and equipment available to store ready-to-eat foods and beverages. Equipment must include handwashing facilities and a refrigerator.
    (3) Ready-to-eat foods and beverages requiring refrigeration must be stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
    (4) Kitchen refrigerator(s) must have a thermometer to display the temperature of the unit.
    (5) Only food and beverages shall be stored in the kitchen refrigerator(s).
Rulemaking Authority 383.309 FS. Law Implemented 383.308, 383.309 FS. History-New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.24, 10D-90.024, Amended 11-6-19.