2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-710

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 2VAC5-585-710 - 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.

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-710

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.