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Facility:
Smoke Palace
Address:
1204 W. 16th St., Merced, CA
The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 0.00)
0-6 Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+ Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 5-15-2024: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
Date
Violation
Points
Correction
Inspector Comments
Facility Area
5-15-2024
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 inspection.
0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
Rating on date 11-23-2022: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
Date
Violation
Points
Correction
Inspector Comments
Facility Area
11-23-2022
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
0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
Rating on date 5-06-2021: Good (Total Points: 5.00)
Date
Violation
Points
Correction
Inspector Comments
Facility Area
5-06-2021
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
1.00
Have a thermometer accurate to within 2°F or 1°C in each hot and cold holding unit. Have a metal probe type thermometer readily available on premises (to all appropriate staff) that is calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.
Observed the thermometer in the three door refrigeration unit with the black top was not reading accurately. Have a thermometer accurate to within 2ºF or 1ºC in each refrigeration unit, as practicable. Note that product mimicking sensors placed in devices located in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit may be approved in lieu of an ambient air sensor.
0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
5-06-2021
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.
Failure to post a handwashing sign in each toilet room.
0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
5-06-2021
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
3.00
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 three door refrigerator with black top was measured at 48 °F. Keep all cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 41°F. Adjust and / or repair this unit; do not use it for the display of PHF (potentially hazardous food) items until it is shown to consistently capable of holding food at or below 41ºF at all times. Only nonpotentially hazardous items in the unit.
0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)