# Minn. R. 4655.8630: QUALITY AND VARIETY

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_8630

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 4655.8630
- **Heading:** QUALITY AND VARIETY
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Chapter 4655 / Part 4655.8630

## Text

Subpart 1. Diet. The diet shall be palatable, of adequate quantity and variety, prepared by methods which conserve nutritional value, and attractively served. It is recommended that dishes be used rather than compartment trays. Hot foods shall be served hot; cold foods shall be served cold. Foods shall be served in a form to meet individual needs. Subp. 2. Menu planning. All menus including special diets shall be planned, dated, and posted for a minimum of one week in advance. Notations shall be made of any substitutions in the meals actually served and these shall be of equal nutritional value. Records of menus and of foods purchased shall be filed for six months. A reasonable variety of foods shall be provided. A file of tested recipes adjusted to a yield appropriate for the size of the home shall be maintained. Subp. 3. Food habits and customs. There shall be reasonable adjustment to the food habits, customs, likes, and appetites of individual patients and residents.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 4655.0090 SCOPE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0090.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0100 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0100.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0110 FOREWORD](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0110.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0300 LICENSING IN GENERAL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0300.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0310 PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING OF BOARDING CARE HOMES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0310.md)
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- [Minn. R. 4655.0900 EVALUATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0900.md)
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