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Visiting Center Food Guidelines

Authorized items and other information
  • Vending machines are available onsite, with food items, snacks, and beverages.
  • A microwave is available for use onsite.
  • Fast food and prepared restaurant foods are allowed.
  • All foods must meet established guidelines and shall be inspected by staff.
  • Food items shall be packaged in a manner to allow for inspection without touching.

 

ALLOWABLE ITEMS:

FAST FOOD / DELI.................................... Individual Servings Only
RESTAURANT FOOD / DELI.....................Individual Meals Only
PIZZA ............................................................Restaurant prepared-boxed    
BIRTHDAY CAKES ....................................

  • Within two weeks of offender or family member birthday
  • Store purchased, sealed container
  • No candles 


PLASTIC TABLEWARE ...........................Provided by Restaurant
CONDIMENTS ...........................................Provided by Restaurant
BABY BOTTLES w/ formula, milk, juice, etc.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:                                                        

  • FAMILY-STYLE SERVINGS (Example: Bucket of chicken, family size potatoes & gravy) 
  • DRINKS/BEVERAGES (With the exception of baby bottle as reflected above)
  • ICE CREAM and ICE CREAM PRODUCTS (i.e.--frozen yogurt, milkshakes, sherbet, etc.) 
  • HOME MADE FOODS
  • GROCERY STORE ITEMS
  • BAKERY ITESM such as donuts, pastries, pies, cakes (except as listed above for birthdays)
  • SALAD AND SALAD BAR ITEMS


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
                                               

  • Food receipts shall be obtained and presented upon request of the Visiting Officer.
  • Vending machines and microwaves are to be used only by visitors.  These are restricted areas for offenders.
  • Food not consumed during the visit shall be discarded or removed by the visitor and may not be reintroduced.
  • Beverages must be purchased from the vending machines in the Visitor Center only.

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