Article 6. Exemptions of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 13. >> Article 6.
Raw duck that otherwise would be readily perishable shall
be exempt from Section 113996 for a period not to exceed two hours,
if the duck will subsequently be cooked at or above a temperature of
350 F for at least 60 minutes.
(a) Whole Chinese-style roast duck shall be exempt from Section
113996 for a period not to exceed four hours after the duck is
prepared, if the methods used to prepare the food inhibit the growth
of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food
intoxications. Nothing in this section shall be construed to
supersede any provisions of this part, except the provisions
specified in this section.
(b) For the purposes of this section, "Chinese-style roast duck"
shall include, but not be limited to, Chinese-style barbecue duck,
dry hung duck, and Peking duck. "Chinese-style roast duck" means duck
which is prepared as follows:
(1) The abdominal cavity is cleaned.
(2) The duck is marinated.
(3) The cavity is closed prior to cooking.
(4) The duck is roasted at a temperature of 350 F or more for at
least 60 minutes.
The Mercado La Paloma, located at 3655 South Grand Avenue
in Los Angeles, operated by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation,
which is a public market open only on one side that meets the
following criteria, shall be exempt from Section 114266:
(a) All facilities inside the Mercado La Paloma have overhead
protection that extends over all food items.
(b) All facilities inside the Mercado La Paloma are enclosed on at
least two sides.
(c) All facilities inside the Mercado La Paloma are under the
constant and complete control of the operator.
(d) During periods of inoperation, food, utensils, and related
items shall be stored so as to be adequately protected at all times
from contamination, exposure to the elements, ingress of vermin, and
temperature abuse.
(e) During all hours of operation, air curtains shall be in
operation over all unclosed door openings to the outside to exclude
flying pests.
(a) Notwithstanding Sections 113996 and 114343 and if
permitted by federal law, a food facility may sell Korean rice cakes
that have been at room temperature for no more than 24 hours.
(b) At the end of the operating day, Korean rice cakes that have
been at room temperature for no more than 24 hours shall be destroyed
in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.
(c) For purposes of this section, a "Korean rice cake" is defined
as a confection that contains rice powder, salt, sugar, various
edible seeds, oil, dried beans, nuts, dried fruits, and dried
pumpkin. The ingredient shall not include any animal fats or any
other products derived from animals.
(d) All manufacturers of Korean rice cakes shall place a label on
the Korean rice cake as prescribed by Section 111223.
(a) Notwithstanding Sections 113996 and 114343, and if
permitted by federal law, a food facility may sell Asian rice-based
noodles that have been kept at room temperature for no more than four
hours.
(b) Asian rice-based noodles that have been kept at room
temperature shall be consumed or cooked within four hours of the date
and time labeled on the product. Asian rice-based noodles that have
been kept at room temperature shall be segregated for destruction
from other Asian rice-based noodles in a manner approved by the local
enforcement agency after four hours of the date and time labeled on
the product.
(c) At the end of the operating day, Asian rice-based noodles that
have been kept at room temperature for more than four hours shall be
destroyed in a manner approved by the local enforcement agency.
(d) (1) For purposes of this section, an "Asian rice-based noodle"
means a rice-based pasta that contains rice powder, water, wheat
starch, vegetable cooking oil, and optional ingredients to modify the
pH or water activity, or to provide a preservative effect. The
ingredients shall not include any animal fats or any other products
derived from animals. An Asian rice-based noodle is prepared by using
a traditional method that includes cooking by steaming at not less
than 130 degrees Fahrenheit, for not less than four minutes.
(2) If the Asian rice-based noodles maintain a pH of not more than
4.6, as measured at a temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit, a water
activity of 0.85 or below, or have been determined by the department
to be a nonpotentially hazardous food based on formulation and
supporting laboratory documentation submitted to the department by
the manufacturer, the restrictions provided in subdivisions (a) to
(c), inclusive, shall not apply to the Asian rice-based noodles.