(2) Renovations of [existing] kitchens shall be approved by the Department which will all consider modification of the minimum space requirement based on space available, costs and type of service. (3) space between working areas shall be at least 3 feet; main traffic shall be at least 5 feet. (4) Ceiling height shall be at least 9 feet. Agency Note: 10 foot ceiling height is recommended. [(5) Existing Facility. A facility which holds full licensure as of the adoption of these regulations shall be considered as having an adequate size dietetic service department.] the licensed capacity of a facility is increased, or meals are provided to anyone outside [(6)] (5) If of the facility from the food service area of the facility, the facility shall provide additional food service area in accordance with[§F(1), (3), and (4) of this regulation] Regulation .31F(1), (2), The additional food service [area] required when meals are provided (3), and (4) of this chapter. to anyone outside of the facility is to be calculated by using the total number of individuals to whom meals are provided. The kitchen space requirement in of this regulation] [(7)] [§F(6) 6) Regulation .31F (5) of this does not apply to occasional special functions such as picnics or dinners for residents, chapter volunteers, families or community groups provided the facility certifies to the Department that the provision of meals for the particular special function will not adversely affect or detract from the timely provision of meals to the residents of the facility. G. Floor Pantries [New Construction.] [In a decentralized] food service [the area or areas for] (1) There shall be at least one floor [pantries shall be approved by the Department] pantry per nursing care unit.
(2) Renovations of [existing] all kitchens shall be approved by the Department which will consider modification of the minimum space requirement based on space available, costs and type of service. (3) space between working areas shall be at least 3 feet; main traffic shall be at least 5 feet. (4) Ceiling height shall be at least 9 feet. Agency Note: 10 foot ceiling height is recommended. [(5) Existing Facility. A facility which holds full licensure as of the adoption of these regulations shall be considered as having an adequate size dietetic service department.] [(6)] (5) If the licensed capacity of a facility is increased, or meals are provided to anyone outside of the facility from the food service area of the facility, the facility shall provide additional food service area in accordance with[§F(1), (3), and (4) of this regulation] Regulation .31F(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this chapter. The additional food service [area] required when meals are provided to anyone outside of the facility is to be calculated by using the total number of individuals to whom meals are provided. [(7)] 6) The kitchen space requirement in [§F(6) of this regulation] Regulation .31F (5) of this chapter does not apply to occasional special functions such as picnics or dinners for residents, volunteers, families or community groups provided the facility certifies to the Department that the provision of meals for the particular special function will not adversely affect or detract from the timely provision of meals to the residents of the facility. G. Floor Pantries [New Construction.] (1) [In a decentralized] There shall be at least one food service [the area or areas for] floor [pantries shall be approved by the Department] pantry per nursing care unit.