OAR 414-300-0200
Kitchens


(1) Kitchens shall have facilities for dish washing, storage, and preparation of food. The kitchen shall be separate from any child caring areas.
(2) If there is no kitchen in the center and if meals or snacks are not catered, the center shall observe the requirements in OAR 414-300-0280 (Meals and Snacks)(8).
(3) The walls, floors, and floor coverings of all rooms in which food or drink is prepared or stored, or utensils are washed or stored, shall be smooth, washable, and easily cleanable.
(4) All equipment and utensils used for food service, including plastic ware and food-contact surfaces, shall be:
(a) Easily cleanable;
(b) Durable;
(c) Nontoxic;
(d) Nonabsorbent; and
(e) Maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(5) All equipment used for food preparation shall be installed and maintained in a manner providing ease of cleaning beneath, between, and behind each unit.
(6) A center shall have a:
(a) Commercial warewashing machine that meets the requirements in the Health Division’s administrative rules, OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rule)(4)(j); or
(b) Compartmentalized sink that meets the requirements in the Health Division’s administrative rules, OAR 333-154-0000(5)(ss).
(c) Centers with a maximum capacity of 19 children may use a light commercial dishwasher approved by the National Sanitation Foundation.
(7) There shall be separate sinks in the kitchen designated by the environmental health specialist for hand washing, for food preparation activities, and for dishwashing activities.
(a) The sink designated for hand washing shall be equipped with soap and paper towels dispensed in a sanitary manner and posted with a hand washing sign.
(b) In centers in which there is not a sink provided for food preparation, a sink used for dishwashing may be used as long as dishwashing activities do not interfere with sanitary food preparation, and the sink is sanitized before being used for food preparation.
(c) Sinks in the kitchen shall be used exclusively for food service activities.
(d) Centers newly constructed or remodeled after July 15, 2001, shall meet the requirements for hand washing sinks established by State Building Code, as defined in ORS chapter 455.
(8) Children shall not be allowed in the kitchen except for a supervised learning activity.
414‑300‑0000
Applicability of Rules
414‑300‑0005
Definitions
414‑300‑0010
Application for a Child Care Certificate
414‑300‑0015
Issuance of a Child Care Certificate
414‑300‑0020
Exceptions to Rules
414‑300‑0030
General Requirements
414‑300‑0040
Enrollment
414‑300‑0050
Arrival and Departure
414‑300‑0060
Record Keeping
414‑300‑0070
General Requirements
414‑300‑0080
Director — Qualifications and Duties
414‑300‑0090
Head Teacher — Qualifications and Duties
414‑300‑0100
Teacher
414‑300‑0110
Teacher Aides
414‑300‑0115
School-Age Multi-Site Programs — Additional Staff
414‑300‑0120
Staff Training
414‑300‑0130
Staff/Child Ratios and Group Size
414‑300‑0140
Indoor Space
414‑300‑0150
Outdoor Space
414‑300‑0160
Fire Protection
414‑300‑0170
Hazards and Emergencies
414‑300‑0180
Sanitation
414‑300‑0190
Toilet Facilities
414‑300‑0200
Kitchens
414‑300‑0205
Testing for Lead in Drinking Water
414‑300‑0210
Furniture
414‑300‑0215
Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment
414‑300‑0220
Illness or Injury
414‑300‑0230
Medications
414‑300‑0240
Animals in the Center
414‑300‑0250
Food Selection, Storage, and Preparation
414‑300‑0260
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Storage of Food Service Equipment and Utensils
414‑300‑0270
Nutrition
414‑300‑0280
Meals and Snacks
414‑300‑0290
Program Plan
414‑300‑0295
Program of Activities for All Children
414‑300‑0300
Infant and Toddler Program of Activities
414‑300‑0310
Preschool-Age Program of Activities
414‑300‑0320
School-Age Program of Activities
414‑300‑0330
Guidance and Discipline
414‑300‑0340
Equipment and Materials
414‑300‑0350
Transportation
414‑300‑0360
Night Care
414‑300‑0380
Swimming Activities
414‑300‑0390
Drop-in Care
414‑300‑0400
Suspension, Denial and Revocation
414‑300‑0415
Civil Penalty
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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