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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 7Ch. 13Art. 6§ 114425 Duck Cooking Temperature Exemptions

§ 114425 Duck Cooking Temperature Exemptions

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§ 114425 Duck Cooking Temperature Exemptions

Key Takeaways

  • •Raw duck can be left out for up to 2 hours if it will be cooked at 350°F or higher for at least 60 minutes.
  • •Chinese-style roast duck (like Peking duck) can be left out for up to 4 hours after cooking if it's prepared in a way that stops germs from growing.
  • •The duck must be cleaned, marinated, closed, and roasted at 350°F or higher for at least 60 minutes to qualify for the 4-hour rule.
  • •This rule only applies to these specific types of duck and doesn’t override other food safety rules.

Example

A restaurant prepares Peking duck for a big party.

If the duck is cleaned, marinated, closed, and roasted at 350°F for 60 minutes, it can sit out for up to 4 hours without breaking food safety rules. If it’s just raw duck, it can only sit out for 2 hours before cooking.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 114425 Duck Cooking Temperature Exemptions

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. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 25166.5 Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration
  • § 108954 Product Ingredient Disclosure Requirements
  • § 108956 Product Labeling Compliance Dates
  • § 114427 Mercado La Paloma Exemption
  • § 114429 Korean Rice Cake Sales

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 114425.
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