NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 45.15 — Care and Preparation of Food.

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(a) When food is stored or served to children in a school or children's institution, the provisions of 24 RCNY Health Code Article 81 shall be complied with. (b) The food supplied to children shall be wholesome, of good quality, properly prepared, sufficient in amount, varied and served at regular hours.

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§ 45.15 Care and Preparation of Food.

RCNY § 45.15

(a)When food is stored or served to children in a school or children's institution, the provisions of 24 RCNY Health Code Article 81 shall be complied with.

(b)The food supplied to children shall be wholesome, of good quality, properly prepared, sufficient in amount, varied and served at regular hours.

(c)Milk shall be kept at a temperature below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

(d)A child under 12 years of age shall not be permitted to remove the caps from bottles or containers of milk intended for other persons or permitted to assist in the dispensing of milk except under adequate supervision.

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