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Facility: Jose Taco's
Address: 3250 N G St. Ste B, Merced, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 6.00)

0-6 Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+ Points: Unsatisfactory

Rating on date 6-06-2023: Good (Total Points: 6.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
6-06-2023	All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. The person in charge shall have adequate knowledge of, and shall educate employees of the food facility regarding major food allergens. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1)	3.00	The responsibilities of the staff member certified in food safety include ensuring that all employees who handle, or have responsibility for handling, unpackaged foods of any kind have sufficient knowledge to ensure the safe preparation and /or service of the food. The nature and extent of the knowledge that each employee is required to have may be tailored, as appropriate, to the employee's duties related to food safety issues.	[3][60] Observed lack of proof that a current employee of this establishment holds a Food Safety Manager Class certificate that is no more than five years old. Maintain a copy of the original certificate for at least one current employee at the facility location. The food managers certificate that is earned by the employee or owner may be used at only one location. Obtain a certificate from an American National Standards Institute approved food handling/food safety examination; if no one holds a current food safety certificate, obtain one within 60 days.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
6-06-2023	An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)	3.00	Provide hot and cold water under pressure through a mixing valve to each sink compartment. The water supply shall be from a water system approved by the health officer or the state department. An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water, at least 120°F, and cold water shall be provided. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide warm water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. If the temperature of water provided is not readily adjustable at the faucet, the temperature of the water shall be at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. Handwashing facilities shall be sufficient in number and conveniently located so as to be accessible at all times for use by food employees	Observed that the temperature of the hot water was 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager adjusted hot water heater and raised temperature to required 120 degrees Fahrenheit.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)

Rating on date 5-17-2021: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
5-17-2021	No violations were noted during this inspection.	0.00	This food facility currently meets California Retail Food Code requirements, and is authorized by the Merced County Division of Environmental Health to be open for business. The permit is issued to the current business owner of record and is non-transferable.	No violations observed during the inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)