This is a clone of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for educational purposes. It is not the official version and should not be used for legal purposes. Site created Wed, 21 May 2025 21:16:47 GMT
All food and drinks must be of safe quality and stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary and safe conditions, including:(1) You must sanitize food service equipment, dishes, and utensils after each use;(2) If your child-care home lacks adequate facilities for sanitizing dishes and utensils, you must use only disposable, single-use items;(3) You must wash re-useable napkins, bibs, and tablecloths after each use;(4) You must discard single-service napkins, bibs, dishes, and utensils after use;(5) You must serve children's food on plates, napkins, or other sanitary holders, such as a high chair tray, and you must not place food on a bare table or eating surface, which includes the floor;(6) You must not serve foods that present a risk of choking for infants and toddlers;(7) You must cover all food stored in the refrigerator; and(8) You must not store poisonous or toxic materials and cleaning supplies with food.