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Facility: El Porvenir Grocery
Address: 864 W. 13th St., Merced, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Satisfactory (Total Points: 8.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 5-22-2026: Satisfactory (Total Points: 8.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
5-22-2026 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 for this section. 0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
5-22-2026 Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a)) 7.00 Hold potentially hazardous foods either at or above 135°F or at or below 41°F. Hold the following potentially hazardous foods at 45°F: raw shell eggs, unshucked live molluscan shellfish, pasteurized milk and pasteurized milk products in original, sealed containers. Potentially hazardous foods held for dispensing in a serving line or a salad bar (not in a display case) may be held at 45°F or less during periods not to exceed 12 hours in any 24-hour period. Discard all potentially hazardous food that has been out of an approved time and temperature range. Observed the temperature of the sandwich prep refrigerator measured at 67F. Observed the refrigerator is completely iced over at the evaporator coils. Do not use the refrigerator until it is repaired and shown to maintain temperatures at or below 41F. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-22-2026 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 accumulation of soot and grease in the grease filters of the hood. Improve cleaning frequency to prevent an accumulation of grease, soot, or other debris. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)