Mar 20, 2026
Routine
5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(a) - raw animal foods (p, pf)
Observed cooked chicken with an internal temperature of 153F
CA:(5) Pathogen Destruction.
(a) Raw Animal Foods.
- Except as specified under paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this subsection, raw animal foods such as eggs, fish, meat, poultry, and foods containing these raw animal foods, shall be cooked to heat all parts of the food to a temperature and for a time that complies with one of the following methods based on the food that is being cooked:
(i) 145°F (63°C) or above for 15 seconds for: P
(I) Raw eggs that are broken and prepared in response to a consumer's order and for immediate service, P and
(II) Except as specified under paragraphs 1(ii) and (iii), 2, and 3 of this subsection, fish and meat including game animals commercially raised for food or under a voluntary inspection program; P
(ii) 155°F (68°C) for 17 seconds or the temperature specified in the following chart that corresponds to the holding time for ratites, non intact meat, and injected meats; the following if they are comminuted: fish, meat, game animals raised for food, and commercially game animals or under a voluntary inspection program; and raw eggs that are not prepared to a consumer’s order and for immediate service P ; or
Minimum Temperature Time °F (°C) 145 (63) 3 minutes 150 (66) 1 minute 158 (70) < 1 second (instantaneous)
(iii) 165°F (74°C) or above for <1 sec instantaneous for poultry, baluts, wild game animals, stuffed fish, stuffed meat, stuffed pasta, stuffed poultry, stuffed ratites, or stuffing containing fish, meat, poultry, or ratites. P
- Whole meat roasts including beef, corned beef, lamb, pork, and cured pork roasts such as ham shall be cooked:
(ii) If cooked in an oven, use an oven that is preheated to the temperature specified for the roast's weight in the following chart and that is held at that temperature: Pf
Oven Type Oven Temperature Based on Roast Weight
Less than 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 10 lbs (4.5 kg) or More Still Dry 350°F (177°C) or more 250°F (121°C) or more
Convection 325°F (163°C) or more 250°F (121°C) or more
High Humidity1 250°F (121°C) or less 250°F (121°C) or less
1 Relative humidity greater than 90% for at least 1 hour as measured in the cooking chamber or exit of the oven; or in a moisture-impermeable bag that provides 100% humidity. and
(i) As specified in the following chart, to heat all parts of the food to a temperature and for the holding time that corresponds to that temperature: P
Temperature °F (°C) Time1 in Minutes Temperature °F (°C) Time1 in Seconds 130 (54.4) 112 147 (63.9) 134 131 (55.0) 89 149 (65.0) 85 133 (56.1) 56 151 (66.1) 54 135 (57.2) 36 153 (67.2) 34 136 (57.8) 28 155 (68.3) 22 138 (58.9) 18 157 (69.4) 14 140 (60.0) 12 158 (70.0) 0 142 (61.1) 8 144 (62.2) 5 145 (62.8) 4 1Holding time may include postoven heat rise.
- A raw or undercooked whole-muscle, intact beef steak may be served or offered for sale in a ready-to-eat form if:
(i) The food service establishment serves a population that is not a highly susceptible population, and
(ii) The steak is prepared so that it remains intact, and
(iii) The steak is cooked on both the top and bottom to a surface temperature of 145°F (63°C) or above and a cooked color change is achieved on all external surfaces.
- A raw animal food such as raw egg, raw fish, raw-marinated fish, raw molluscan shellfish, or steak tartare; or a partially cooked food such as lightly cooked fish, soft cooked eggs, or rare meat other than whole-muscle, intact beef steaks as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, may be served or offered for sale upon consumer request or selection in a ready-to-eat form if:
(i) The food service establishment serves a population that is not a highly susceptible population; and
(ii) The food, if served or offered for service by consumer selection from a children’s menu, does not contain comminuted meat, Pf and
(iii) The consumer is informed that to ensure its safety, the food should be cooked as specified under paragraphs 1 or 2 of this subsection; or
(iv) The Health Authority grants a variance from paragraphs 1 or 2 of this subsection as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.10(5)(a) based on a HACCP plan that:
(I) Is submitted by the permit holder and granted as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.10(5)(b), and
(II) Documents scientific data or other information showing that a lesser time and temperature regimen results in a safe food, and
(III) Verifies that equipment and procedures for food preparation and training of food employees at. the food service establishment meet the conditions of the variance.
COS: Chicken was returned to the cooking process and reheated to 170F
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)
Observed food service permit fees have not been paid.
CA: 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
Advise PIC to ensure all required permit fees are paid by the date listed on the NOV to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.