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Facility: La Michoacana Icecream and Delights LLC
Address: 1450 S. Mercey Springs Road #108, Los Banos, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Satisfactory (Total Points: 12.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 8-26-2024: Satisfactory (Total Points: 12.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
8-26-2024 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.
1. BLUE STORAGE FRIDGE. Observed this unit still had the blue packaging film. remove this film as it is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
2. ICE MACHINE NEAR OVEN: Observed ice machine was stored on top of a wooden pallet on wheels. This pallet was not sealed. Raw wood shall be sealed with a smooth easily cleanable and nonabsorbent seal.
0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 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) 1.00 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.
1. FRONT HAND WASH SINK. Observed tile underneath is broken and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. repair.
2. MOP SINK observed wall behind mop sink had been partially removed. repair this wall to prevent water damage and growth of contaminants.
3. ENTRY DOOR FRO OUTSIDE NEAR REGISTER. Observed this door had large gaps that could provide entry of vermin overnight. Seal these gaps.
4.* ONGOING CONSTRUCTION - Facility shall provide a temporary barrier between operational space and construction space. This barrier shall not permanent. Update MCDEH of construction status within 6 months (2.1.24) if construction is not complete send an update on the status to MCDEH prior to 2.7.24. If an update is not received a follow up inspection charged at our current hourly inspection rate will be performed to confirm status. This barrier shall be temporary and shall be removed and replaced with a permanent barrier should the adjacent facility remain under construction indefinitely. Construction update shall include estimated completion timeline.
0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 Handwashing soap and single use towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers adjacent to each handwashing facility; dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate separate facilities shall be provided for handwashing, food preparation, and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1) 3.00 Handwashing facilities shall be sufficient in number and conveniently located so as to be accessible at all times for use by food employees. Employees shall not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation, warewashing, or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Do not place objects in front of the handwashing station, and do not place items, utensils or wiping cloths in the handwashing sink.

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. Soap shall be provided in approved dispensers at, or adjacent to, handwashing facilities (no bars of soap). Single-use sanitary towels or hot-air blowers shall be provided at handwashing facilities in approved dispensing devices.
1.HAND WASH IN FRONT. This unit did not have soap available. Facility must have soap stocked at all times. Corrected during inspection.
2. HAND WASH IN FRONT Observed paper towels were stocked outside of dispenser. stock inside dispenser to prevent contamination of towels and hands.
3. Observed that the hand wash sink inside the dishwashing area did not have hot water of 100-108F. Repair sink so it has water between 100°F and 108°F.
0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 Additional information provided to facility operators 0.00 Excerpts from California Health and Safety Code, Division 104 (Environmental Health), Part 7 (California Retail Food Code), sections 113700 through 114437. MCDEH may reach out with further request for more information on the status of your current Remodel/Renovation. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 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.

1. FRONT LOBBY Observed facility did not have their annual permit not the informing notice posted on the wall of the facility for guests to view.
2. Facility could not provide most recent inspection report. facility shall be able to provide most recent inspection report at all times. Corrected during inspection.
0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 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) 3.00 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. 1. 3-COMP SINK Observed staff did not have access to the dish washing sink during operating hours and did not know where the keys were. After calling owner the keys to the room that has the 3-comp sink were found and the facilities staff were able to access the dish washing sink. Do not lock this room. This room shall be unlocked at all times of operation to facilitate dish washing as needed.
2. SANITIZER Observed that when asked which sanitizer was being used for dishes that the facility was using scented chlorine. cease this practice as scented chlorine is not an approved sanitizer due to additional added chemicals. facility was observed to have standard chlorine and were directed to use standard bleach.
0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 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. Observed facility could not provide an updated Food manager or Food Handler Card for employees. provide and have available at all times. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-26-2024 A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. (114380, 114381) 0.00 A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit complete, easily readable plans drawn to scale and specifications to the Division of Environmental Health and obtain approval prior to starting any project. Facility observed to start construction on the facility without approved plans. The facility currently has plans with MCDEH that have been denied and sent back for revisions. Cease construction until you have received approved plans from MCDEH and other agencies. Existing plans did not include the adjacent facility, ensure to include this area on your next submittal of your current plans if it will be a part of the facility. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)


Rating on date 2-07-2023: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
2-07-2023 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 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)


Rating on date 3-12-2020: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
3-12-2020 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. OK to open. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)