2007 California Health and Safety Code Article 6. Exemptions

CA Codes (hsc:114425-114429)

114425.  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.


114427.  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.


114429.  (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.