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Facility: Wired Internet Cafe
Address: 450 W. 18th 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 10-31-2022: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
10-31-2022 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 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)


Rating on date 9-28-2021: Good (Total Points: 2.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
9-28-2021 Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185, 114185.1, 11485.2, 114185.3) 1.00 Cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, and other surfaces that may directly or indirectly contact food shall be used only once until laundered or may be used repeatedly if held in a sanitizing solution, as described below. Cloths used with raw foods of animal origin shall be used only once until laundered or may be used repeatedly if kept in a separate container of sanitizing solution, as described below:
(1) Contact with a solution of 100 ppm available chlorine solution for at least 30 seconds.
(2) Contact with a solution of 25 ppm available iodine for at least one minute.
(3) Contact with a solution of 200 ppm quaternary ammonium for at least one minute.
(4) Contact with any chemical sanitizer that meets the requirements of Section 180.940 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations when used in accordance with the manufacturer's use directions.
Observed towels being used under items that are stored upside down, ready to be used in the preparation of beverage items at the front counter area. Remove towels. Use smooth and easily cleanable surfaces to store clean utensils and items to be used in contact with food to reduce the likelihood of unintended cross contamination. Towels should only be used once and then placed in a designated location for laundering, OR should be stored in sanitizer between uses so as to prevent unintended cross contamination from occurring. Towels removed under front counter beverage making utensils, replaced with smooth pans. Corrected during inspection. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
9-28-2021 Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1, 114377) 1.00 Present all food in a way that does not mislead or misinform consumers. Food or color additives, colored overwraps, lights or other misleading artificial means shall not be used to misrepresent the true appearance, color, or quality of a food.

The label shall contain the following information:
(1) The common name of the food.
(2) A list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.
(3) The weight, count, or volume.
(4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
Nutrition labeling may also be required, and must be included when it is available from the manufacturer.

Food facility's or manufacturer's dating information, such as date codes or "use by" statements on packaging may not be concealed or altered.
Observed 'grab and go' items available for customer purchase that lack full label information. Items relocated to cooler behind front counter such that customers must engage with an employee to purchase these items. Be sure required food information is available from the employees (such as in a binder with a page for each different type of item for sale, for example) if a customer should ask for information on any items that are prepackaged and do not have a full individual label. Any items available for 'grab and go' purchase must have at least the four pieces of information listed in the accompanying corrective text. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)


Rating on date 9-09-2020: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
9-09-2020 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. NEW CONSTRUCTION OF KITCHEN - Ok to operate
No violations noted.
0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)