- 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.
Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave oven shall be:
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.