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Facility: China No.1 Buffet
Address: 1313 E. Pacheco Blvd Ste A, Los Banos, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Satisfactory (Total Points: 7.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 3-06-2023: Satisfactory (Total Points: 7.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
3-06-2023 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) 7.00 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. Observed that mechanical dishwasher is not dispensing chlorine sanitizer.. Measured 0ppm chlorine. Sanitize all dishes and utensils in the sink, using a concentration of 100ppm chlorine, until dishwashing machine is repaired

Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by one of the following:
(a) By being cycled through equipment that is used in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator.
(b) The mechanical application of sanitizing chemicals by pressure spraying methods using one of the following solutions:
(1) Contact with a solution of 50 ppm available chlorine for at least 30 seconds.
(2) Contact with a solution of 25 ppm available iodine for at least one minute.
(3) 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 following:
(A) The sanitizer manufacturers use directions as specified on the product label.
(B) The machine manufacturers specifications as provided in the manufacturers operation instructions.
0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS


Rating on date 1-22-2021: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
1-22-2021 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. All items from the previous inspection (change of ownership) have been corrected on time. 0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS


Rating on date 10-27-2020: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
10-27-2020 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. Continue working on the minor items as discussed during the inspection. 0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS