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Facility: Subway Sandwiches
Address: 1200 W. Olive Ave., 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 10-24-2022: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
10-24-2022	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 noted in the FOOD PREP area of the facility.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)

Rating on date 3-19-2021: Satisfactory (Total Points: 11.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
3-19-2021	Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))	7.00	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 walk in refrigerator was measured at 44 °F. Observed the temperature of the back reach in refrigerator was measured at 54°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. Food moved from two door during inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
3-19-2021	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.	Observed lack of a visibly posted notice to inform patrons that the facility is inspected by the local health department. Maintain a sign in a conspicuous location to inform patrons that the facility is inspected. (A copy of the required notice is available on the Merced County Environmental Health website).	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
3-19-2021	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.	Observed lack of paper towels in a functioning paper towel dispenser or a functioning air hand drying unit adjacent to the hand washing sink in the back. Provide a functioning paper towel dispenser adjacent to the handwashing sink and keep paper towel dispensers properly filled, or an air hand drying unit functional, to provide a sanitary method for hand drying at all times. Observed lack of soap in the approved dispenser at the handwashing sink in the back. Keep an approved soap dispenser filled and functional at all times for handwashing purposes. Both corrected during inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
3-19-2021	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)	0.00	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 lack of thermometers in the walk in refrigerator and walk in freezer. Provide. Provide in all units missing one as needed. 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.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)

Rating on date 7-02-2019: Good (Total Points: 6.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
7-02-2019	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 other violations from the previous inspection have been corrected.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
7-02-2019	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)	4.00	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.	REPEAT VIOLATION Failure to maintain proper concentration of sanitizing solution used for cleaning cloths. Solution was measured at 100 ppm. Dispenser near three compartment sink is not dispensing correctly. Evaluate and repair. Use test strips to check concentration. Corrected during inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
7-02-2019	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)	2.00	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 floor sink under the three compartment sink is not draining properly. It fills and drains slowly. Evaluate and repair.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)

Rating on date 5-31-2019: Unsatisfactory - reinspection required (Total Points: 24.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
5-31-2019	Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))	7.00	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 prep refrigerator was measured between 48-52 °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. Out of temperature items relocated to under-counter veggie fridge.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-31-2019	Food shall be thawed under refrigeration, completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles, in a microwave oven, or during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)	7.00	Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: (a) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below. (b) Completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain. (c) In a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation. (d) As part of a cooking process.	Failure to thaw potentially hazardous frozen foods in an approved manner. Observed frozen food in sealed bags sitting out in the food prep sink. These must be thawed under running water. Moved to refrigerator during inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-31-2019	Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean, and shall maaintain fingernails so they are cleanable. Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work; before handling food / equipment / utensils; as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination; when switching from working with raw to ready-to-eat foods; after touching body parts; after using the toilet room; or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113968, 113973 (a-g). Whenever gloves are worn, they shall be changed as often as handwashing is required.	2.00	The food employee shall wash their hands and portion of arms as required, and use utensils and gloves appropriately.	Failure of employees to thoroughly wash their hands and that portion, if any, of their arms exposed to direct food contact as required. Observed employee washing their hands very quickly and not using a paper towels to turn off sink faucet. Taught proper hand washing during inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-31-2019	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)	2.00	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.	Failure to maintain proper concentration of sanitizing solution used for cleaning cloths. Solution was measured at 100 ppm. Dispenser near three compartment sink is not dispensing correctly. Evaluate and repair. Use test strips to check concentration. Corrected during inspection.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-31-2019	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))	2.00	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.	Observed lack of a visibly posted notice to inform patrons that the facility is inspected by the local health department. Maintain a sign in a conspicuous location to inform patrons that the facility is inspected. (A copy of the required notice is available on the Merced County Environmental Health website).	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-31-2019	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)	2.00	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.	Observed lack of paper towels in a functioning paper towel dispenser or a functioning air hand drying unit adjacent to the hand washing sink near the mop sink. Provide a functioning paper towel dispenser adjacent to the handwashing sink and keep paper towel dispensers properly filled, or an air hand drying unit functional, to provide a sanitary method for hand drying at all times.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
5-31-2019	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)	2.00	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.	Observed the front right leg of the food prep sink is sitting on the ground in front of it. Repair. Observed the right prep refrigerator is not holding below 41F or less. Evaluate and repair.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)