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Facility: California Del Sur-Commissary
Address: 150 W. G St. Ste B, Los Banos, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Unsatisfactory (Total Points: 16.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 3-30-2026: Unsatisfactory - reinspection required (Total Points: 16.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
3-30-2026 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) 1.00 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 1+in of iceing on the chest freezers used to store ice cream for sale. De-ice the freezers to prevent cross contact of ice from freezer walls (unsanitized) contacting prepackaged food. Iceing also caused damage to the unit. 0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP
3-30-2026 The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces; the facility shall be kept free of vermin. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114175, 114178, 114185, 114185.1, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.1, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282) 1.00 All food facilities shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. A food facility shall at all times be so constructed, equipped, maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter, rubbish, and vermin.

Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Dressing rooms or dressing areas shall be provided and used by employees if the employees regularly change their clothes in the facility. 		Observed large amount of "personal food items" scattered throughout facility.
Provide designated labeled storage for all food and utensils. do not store cooking equipment. Reheat only. 		0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP
3-30-2026 All food shall be obtained from an approved source. (113980, 113982, 114021-114031, 114035, 114041) 7.00 If food is from unapproved, unsafe, or otherwise unverifiable sources, the food shall be voluntarily discarded or impounded. Observed facility had open food from an unknown source which was "for personal use" When inspector arrived facility moved all open food away and into a freezer. On facilities instagram it was observed that they were advertising sale of open food to the public. This facility is not permitted for open food prep, do not give away or sell open or prepped food to the public (family included) from the facility. 0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP
3-30-2026 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 scoops(used), tongs, measuring cup, ice crush machines, pots, blenders and counter top oven( unused). stored at the facility. Remove all equipment which can be used for food prep from food facility. All equipment used for food prep is required to be washed rinsed and sanitized in a 3-comp sink with proper sanitizer in room with smooth, durable and easily cleanable floor walls and ceilings with a 3/8in cove. This facility does not have a 3-comp sink. Reach out to MCDEH for guidance on expanding permit. 0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP


Rating on date 8-15-2024: Good (Total Points: 2.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
8-15-2024 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.

 1. inspection report was not present during inspection. owner was provided with a new inspection report.
2. observed facility had the wrong permit posted. ensure mobile unit permit is inside mobile unit and that the commissarry permit is posted for the public to see. 		0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP
8-15-2024 Failure of the person operating a food facility pursuant to a variance or HACCP plan to designate at least one person to be responsible for developing HACCP plans, verifying that HACCP plans are effective, and training employees to adhere to the designated HACCP plans. 1.00 A HACCP Plan is a written document that delineates the formal procedures developed for safe food handling approved by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criterira for Foods (114419). A written document approving a deviation from standard health code requirements shall be maintained at the food facility. (114057, 114057.1, 114091(f)(3))

The person operating a food facility pursuant to a HACCP plan shall designate at least one person to be responsible for developing HACCP plans, verifying that HACCP plans are effective, and training employees.

A minimum of one person per shift shall be designated who is knowledgeable in the HACCP plan or plans adopted by the operator to be responsible for adherence to any HACCP plan used, take corrective actions when necessary, and assure monitoring records are appropriately documented and retained, per the requirements of section 114419. 		Commissarries shall provide dedicated and labeled dry good and frozen storage for each mobile unit that it services. Provide dedicated and labeled storage for dry goods and frozen goods for each mobile unit that is serviced at this location. 0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP


Rating on date 6-12-2023: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
6-12-2023 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 0162 COMMISSARY / PREPACKAGED ONLY / NO PREP