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SUBPART B: FOOD SUPPLIES

SECTION 750.310 MILK AND CREAM DISPENSING

1. Milk and milk products for drinking purposes shall be provided to the consumer in an unopened, commercially filled package not exceeding one pint in capacity, or drawn from a commercially filled container stored in a mechanically refrigerated bulk milk dispenser. Where bulk milk dispenser for milk and milk products is not available and portions of less than one-half pint are required for mixed drinks, cereal, or dessert service, milk and milk products may be poured from a commercially-filled container of not more than one-half gallon capacity.
2. Milk and milk products for drinking purposes in hospitals, nursing homes or day care centers may be dispensed from commercially filled containers into individual serving vessels by food service personnel for service to the consumer.
3. Cream or half and half shall be provided in an individual service container, protected pour-type pitcher, or drawn from a refrigerated dispenser designed for such service.
4. Prior to July 1, 1996, remote mix supplying systems for frozen dessert dispensers shall be so designed, constructed, refrigerated and equipped that all mix therein is maintained at not more than 45 F until subject to freezing. Effective July 1, 1996, remote mix supplying systems for frozen dessert dispensers shall be so designed, constructed, refrigerated and equipped that all mix therein is maintained at not more than 41 F until subject to freezing. Product pumps and flexible lines shall be maintained under continuous refrigeration or insulation when product is within the system. Systems shall be supported and sloped to drain at least one inch per ten feet, preventing retention of fluid. All product lines shall be equipped with an indicating thermometer accurate to plus or minus 2 F. Flexible plastic lines are permitted up to 30 feet if they are in one continuous length and contain sanitary fittings on the terminal ends.

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 2171, effective January 20, 1996)