101227(a)(1) · Food Service (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

Deficient Practice Statement THIS IS AN AMENDED VERSION OF AN ORIGINAL REPORT. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no protein served for the lunch meal. It consisted of rice, green beans and salad with dressing. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/15/2022