California Statutes
§ 113996. — 113996. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 571, Sec. 30.)
California § 113996.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC
Div. 104.DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Part 7.PART 7. CALIFORNIA RETAIL FOOD CODE
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. General Food Safety Requirements
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Time and Temperature Relationships
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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 113996. (2026).
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(a)Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, transportation to or from a retail food facility for a period of less than 30 minutes, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 114000, or as otherwise provided in this section, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at or above 135°F, or at or below 41°F.
(b)Roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subdivision (b) of Section 114004 shall be held at a temperature of 130°F or above.
(c)The following foods may be held at or below 45°F:
(1)Raw shell eggs.
(2)Unshucked live molluscan shellfish.
(3)Pasteurized milk and pasteurized milk products in original, sealed containers.
(4)Potentially hazardous foods held for dispensing in vending machines.
(5)Potentially hazardous foods h
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 571, Sec. 30. (SB 241) Effective October 11, 2009.
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