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Facility: Winton Middle School
Address: 6300 N Cypress, Winton, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Satisfactory (Total Points: 7.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 5-20-2024: Satisfactory (Total Points: 7.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
5-20-2024 All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141) 7.00 A food facility that prepares food shall not be operating if there is no method to properly clean and sanitize equipment or utensils. A food facility shall not be operating if there is gross contamination of food contact surfaces that may result in the contamination of food products. Observed lack of detectable sanitizer residue of sufficient strength on dishes or in washing compartment of dish machine when operated by employees in its usual and customary manner. Instructed employees in manual sanitizing techniques. Perform manual sanitization of all dishes at this location until the machine is repaired / confirmed to be properly sanitizing dishes at the prescribed ppm (parts per million) for the sanitization method in use (see below). Use the correct test strips for the chemical sanitizer being used. Check the machine at a sufficient frequency to ensure its proper operation and to ensure consistent sanitization of all food contact surfaces in this location. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]


Rating on date 6-06-2023: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
6-06-2023 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. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]


Rating on date 5-06-2022: Satisfactory (Total Points: 9.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
5-06-2022 Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean, and shall maaintain fingernails so they are cleanable. Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work; before handling food / equipment / utensils; as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination; when switching from working with raw to ready-to-eat foods; after touching body parts; after using the toilet room; or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113968, 113973 (a-g). Whenever gloves are worn, they shall be changed as often as handwashing is required. 6.00 The food employee shall wash their hands and portion of arms as required, and use utensils and gloves appropriately. Repeat: Observed the lack of a paper towel dispenser in the kitchen. Provide. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
5-06-2022 All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984, 113986, 113988, 113990, 114060, 114067, 114069, 114077, 114079, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) 1.00 Destroy all contaminated food. All food shall be prepared, stored, displayed, dispensed, placed, transported, sold, and served as to be protected from dirt, vermin, unnecessary handling, droplet contamination, overhead leakage, or other contamination.
If unpackaged food is displayed and sold in bulk in other than self-service containers, then it shall be served by an employee of the food establishment directly to a consumer and shall be displayed in clean, sanitary, and covered or otherwise protected containers.
For bulk customer self-service food items, such as salad bars, buffet type foods, and other ready-to-eat food, install sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the customer's mouth and the food being offered, dispense from approved mechanical dispensers, or employ other effective means to protect ready-to-eat food from contamination.
Protect all cartons, boxes, or other materials used in the packaging of any food from dirt, vermin, and other forms of contamination or adulteration.
Observed dented cans of sweet potatoes and tomatoes on the shelf in the dry storage. Remove. Store food only in undamaged containers, in a manner so as to protect it from the possibility of adulteration or contamination. Cans removed, stored in a marked area to be sent back as vendor returns. Corrected during inspection. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
5-06-2022 Handwashing signs shall be posted in each toilet room, directing attention to the need to thoroughly wash hands after using the restroom. (113953.5)

No smoking signs shall be posted in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. (113978)

Consumers shall be notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. (114075)

Any food facility constructed before January 1, 2004 without public toilet facilities shall prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided. (113725.1, 114276, 114381 (e))
1.00 Post permit in a conspicuous place (It is recommended that the permit be in customer view.). Post a notice advising patrons that a copy of the most recent routine inspection report is available for review by interested parties. Keep a copy of the most recent health inspection report at the facility for customer review purposes.

Post and maintain a legible and conspicuous sign in each toilet room directing attention to the need to thoroughly wash hands after using the toilet.

Post and maintain a legible "No Smoking" sign in food preparation, food storage, and utensil washing areas.

Observed lack of knowledge of the location of a copy of the most recent health inspection at the facility location. Maintain a copy of the most recent health inspection at the facility location, and ensure that employees are aware of its whereabouts and can provide a copy for customer inspection during all hours of operation. A new copy of most recent inspection report is being provided to the facility on this date. Corrected during inspection. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
5-06-2022 All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115, 114130.4) 1.00 Clean nonfood contact surfaces of equipment at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. Observed the use of unsealed wooden platforms in the kitchen. Provide equipment that has a non absorbent surface. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]


Rating on date 3-19-2021: Good (Total Points: 3.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
3-19-2021 Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean, and shall maaintain fingernails so they are cleanable. Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work; before handling food / equipment / utensils; as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination; when switching from working with raw to ready-to-eat foods; after touching body parts; after using the toilet room; or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113968, 113973 (a-g). Whenever gloves are worn, they shall be changed as often as handwashing is required. 3.00 The food employee shall wash their hands and portion of arms as required, and use utensils and gloves appropriately. Observed the lack of a paper towel dispenser for the kitchen hand washing sink. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]


Rating on date 6-30-2020: Good (Total Points: 3.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
6-30-2020 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 on self certification checklist that the hot water temperature for the 3 compartment sink is listed as 119ºF, and for the two compartment sink at 116ºF. Adjust or repair such that water is provided to each sink compartment (other than handwashing sinks) at not less than 120ºF. Provide hot and cold water under pressure through a mixing valve to each sink compartment. Hot water shall be at least 120ºF. Warm tempered water (100-108ºF) may be substituted for hot and cold water at handwashing sinks. 0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]