Section 250.1670  Food Preparation and Service

a)         Food shall be prepared in sufficient quantities and by appropriate methods that conserve the nutritive value, flavor and appearance.  They shall be prepared according to standardized recipes and a file of such recipes shall be available for use by cooks and other appropriate personnel.

b)         Foods shall be attractively served at the proper temperatures and in a form to meet individual needs.

c)         Special assistive eating devices shall be available and provided as ordered by the physician or their designee.

d)         If a patient refuses the food served, appropriate substitutes of similar nutritive value shall be offered or other appropriate action shall be taken upon the advice of the dietitian.

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 14395, effective October 27, 2025)