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Facility: Grasslands Elementary School
Address: 1951 Mission Dr., Los Banos, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 3.00)

0-6 Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+ Points: Unsatisfactory

Rating on date 4-03-2024: Good (Total Points: 3.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
4-03-2024	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.	FMC not available however FMC provided from Lynn at the central kitchen. Provide FMC within 60 days for this location. May not use a FMC for more than 1 site.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]

Rating on date 3-06-2023: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
3-06-2023	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 5-26-2022: Good (Total Points: 5.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
5-26-2022	Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))	4.00	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 corn dogs was measured at 127 °F. Hold all hot potentially hazardous foods at or above 135°F. The hot holding unit was adjusted and the corn dogs were then measured at 135°F Items out of temperature by more than 10°F were voluntarily destroyed and denatured.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
5-26-2022	The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192.1, 114193, 114193.1, 114195, 114197, 114199, 114201, 114269)	1.00	All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.	Observed the water temperature at the employee premixed hand wash sink in the restroom was measured at 113F. Adjust/repair the unit so it is between 100F - 108F.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]

Rating on date 4-16-2021: Good (Total Points: 4.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
4-16-2021	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.	FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE: Provide a food safety manager certificate on site.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
4-16-2021	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.	HOUSEHOLD SILVER PANASONIC MICROWAVE: If the microwave is for employee use only, please label it as EMPLOYEE USE ONLY. If the microwave is used for the school food operation, replace it with a commercial unit.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
4-16-2021	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.	EMPLOYEE RESTROOM: Provide a handwashing sign near the sink.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]

Rating on date 7-29-2020: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
7-29-2020	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.	PLAN REVIEW FINAL INSPECTION: Ok to open	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]