12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-710

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-421-710 - Microwave cooking

Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave oven shall be:

1. Rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution of heat;

2. Covered to retain surface moisture;

3. Heated to a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) in all parts of the food;^P and

4. Allowed to stand covered for two minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-710

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.