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DuPage County Food Service Sanitation Code: Oven parameters required for destruction of pathogens on the surface of roasts of beef and corned beef



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SUBPART B: FOOD SUPPLIES

SECTION 750.186 OVEN PARAMETERS REQUIRED FOR DESTRUCTION OF PATHOGENS ON THE SURFACE OF ROASTS OF BEEF AND CORNED BEEF


     Oven Type                          Oven Temp(2)

                                       Roast Weight
                       Less than or equal         Greater than 4.5kg
                       to 4.5 kg (10 lbs.)            (10 lbs.)

    Still Dry          350 F (177 C)               250 F (121 C)
    Convection         325 F (163 C)               325 F (163 C)
 High Humidity(1)      < 250 F (121 C)             < 250 F (121 C)

          (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
          (2) Refer to Section 750.187 for minimum holding time
              requirements

(Source: Added at 20 Ill. Reg. 2171, effective January 20, 1996)



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