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Facility: Carl's Jr. #238
Address: 1400 V St., Merced, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 1.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 9-30-2024: Good (Total Points: 1.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
9-30-2024 All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative, clean, and in good repair. (114115, 114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114130.6, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114143, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114172, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182) 1.00 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other debris accumulations.

Keep all food facilities, and all utensils, display cases, windows, counters, shelves, tables, refrigeration units, sinks, dishwashing machines, and other equipment or utensils used in the storage, preparation, sale, service, and display of food, clean, fully operative, and in good repair.

The non-food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Equipment shall be reassembled so that food-contact surfaces are not contaminated. 		Observed the accumulation of debris in the cabinet under the smoothie mixer. Clean.

Observed the accumulation of syrup under the soda heads in the customer area. Improve cleaning. 		0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS


Rating on date 10-11-2022: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
10-11-2022 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 0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS


Rating on date 10-29-2020: Good (Total Points: 2.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
10-29-2020 The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114065, 114067, 114069, 114175, 114143, 114257, 114259.2, 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272) 2.00 All food facilities shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Floor surfaces in all areas in which food is prepared, packaged or stored, where any utensil is washed, where refuse or garbage is stored, where janitorial facilities are located, and in all restrooms and hand washing areas shall be smooth and of durable construction and made from non absorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Each permanent food facility shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. Food facilities that are not fully enclosed on all sides and that are in operation on January 1, 1985, shall not be required to meet the requirements of this section until the facility is remodeled or has a significant menu change or a change in its method of operation. Full enclosure is not required for dining areas and certain other areas when approved for outdoor food services.
 Observed the sealant behind the hand sink near the food prep sink is degrading. Remove and replace.

Observed the concrete around the three comp utensil sink needs to be resealed. Seal.

Observed the flooring near the back door grout is eroding. Regrout.

Observed holes in the wall behind the storage closet door near the employee break area. Repair.

REPEAT VIOLATION
Observed some walls and door frames in the facility that the paint has chipped off or is damaged. Repair/repaint as needed so surface is smooth and easily cleanable. (back door, near janitorial area towards the lockers on the left hand side, near ice machine). Repair and seal FRP as needed. 		0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS