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FROM STATE PRISON TO ICE FACILITIY: NAVIGATING FEDERAL FOOD SERVICE STANDARDS
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities expand across the nation, many state prisons and county jails are transitioning to house federal detainees under new contracts. These heightened federal standards present unique operational challenges, from precise temperature monitoring to specialized equipment specifications, that go beyond what many facilities have previously encountered.
ICE NATIONAL DETENTION STANDARDS REQUIRE:
- 1) Sanitary guidelines are observed, with hot foods maintained at a temperature of at least 135° F and foods that require refrigeration maintained at 41° F or below.
- 2) When detainees are using carts to deliver food, carts must be locked unless staff supervised.
- 3) Food will be delivered from one place to another in covered containers. If the food carts do not have locking devices, they must be supervised by facility staff.
- 4) All food service provisions (sanitation, safe-handling, storage, etc.) apply without exception to food in transit.
- 5) Food storage units must be equipped with easy-to-read thermometers.
Achieving compliance with ICE facility food service standards requires more than good intentions—it demands the right equipment, proper planning, and experienced guidance. JonesZylon's corrections-grade meal delivery carts, MaxFlex trays, and institutional dinnerware are specifically engineered to help facilities exceed these stringent federal standards while maintaining operational efficiency.
Our experts have worked with countless correctional facilities to upgrade their food service operations, and we understand the unique challenges that come with transitioning to ICE facility compliance. From temperature-controlled delivery systems to easy-clean surfaces that meet federal sanitation requirements, we provide the proven solutions and expert support that facility administrators need to confidently meet their new regulatory obligations. With our dinnerware orders fulfilled next business day and USA-made carts delivered in approximately six weeks, we ensure quick turnaround times when compliance deadlines are tight.
If you are interested in a consultation, our meal delivery specialists are available for virtual or on-site demonstrations. They can hear about your food service operation and suggest the right JonesZylon equipment to alleviate your issues.
If you are interested in a consultation, our meal delivery specialists are available for virtual or on-site demonstrations. They can hear about your food service operation and suggest the right JonesZylon equipment to alleviate your issues.