Food Service and Safety

Policy number: 
15.011
Policy description: 

It is the policy of the University of North Texas (UNT or University) to comply with the Texas Department of State Health Services rules on food service sanitation. This policy outlines the University standards on preparing or handling food to prevent disease, protect health and promote safe food practices for food served on UNT property.

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 15.011 Food Service and Safety.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Scott Dunkle
Executive Director, Risk Management
Division of Finance and Administration
940.565.2109
Scott.Dunkle@unt.edu
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff, Students, All University
Date Issued: 
Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Last updated: 

Date: 
02/21/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy has been updated to comply with Texas Education Code ยง 51.945 - "Student Participation in Selection of Food Service Contracts". Students must have a reasonable opportunity to appear before any committee or other entity that is determining whether a food service provider should be selected or retained by UNT.
Date: 
02/21/2022
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy has been appraised according to its 6-year review and revised with an addition of language to include the Texas Food Establishment Rules, and to conform the language used to those rules.
Date: 
07/28/2015
Action: 
New Policy
Comments: 
Created in compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services rules on food service sanitation. Effective 07/28/2015.