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Eat Smart! Standards

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In order for a cafeteria to qualify for an Eat Smart! award, it must meet all of the criteria in the following standards areas:

 

Nutrition:

Section A: "On the Menu"

  • Must offer at least 2 Grain Products (whole grain and/or low fat)
  • 4 choices of Vegetables & Fruit
  • 1 Meat & Alternatives prepared low fat
  • 1 lower-fat dessert (if offered)
  • Also available
  • Low-fat milk available
  • Milk or 100% fruit juice with children’s meal (if offered)



Section B: "Upon Request"

  • Milk instead of cream
  • On-the-side: gravies, sauces, dressings, butter, sour cream, mayo
  • Substitute for french fries if served as part of a entree
  • Low-cal salad dressing
  • Remove fat/skin from meat and poultry
  • Information on recipe available
  • Menu for "smaller appetites"

Food Safety:

Compliance with Ontario Food Premises Regulation 562/90

Minimum of one full-time kitchen employee as a certified Safe Food Handler

Willing to share inspection report with customer upon request

Smoke-free seating:

100% Non-smoking seating

Non-smoking sign

 

 

Last Updated: 10/24/2007

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