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Facility: Westside High School
Address: 22369 S. 6th St., South Dos Palos, 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 5-09-2024: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
5-09-2024	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 5-22-2023: Good (Total Points: 1.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
5-22-2023	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.	Observed storage of extra clean serving utensils in liu of 3comp sink. The county of Merced would recommend a revised Standard operating procedure which includes sanitizing methods for food utensils in the instance that a serving utensil is dirty and no backup is available. Observed Vector control trap on top of a green cutting board. Inspector was informed the cutting board was to be thrown away and that custodial must have repurposed it. Immediately dispose of or mark/label equipment destined to be thrown away.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
5-22-2023	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)	1.00	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.	Observation: Inspector observed 3 electronic probe thermometers which did not turn on. Violation: Failure to provide an approved functioning probe thermometer. Correction: Provide Working Probe Thermometer	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]

Rating on date 5-18-2022: Good (Total Points: 1.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
5-18-2022	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)	1.00	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 the probe thermometer on site was not functional. Provide a working thermometer to check food temperatures.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]

Rating on date 6-02-2021: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
6-02-2021	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.	No violations noted during the inspection.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]

Rating on date 6-04-2020: Good (Total Points: 2.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
6-04-2020	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 one sink in the girls and boys restroom that does not stay on the minimum 15 seconds for hand washing. Adjust so hot water is provided for minimum 15 seconds.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]
6-04-2020	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 the lack of a posted hand washing sign in employee restrooms. Provide a notice to remind employees to do so.	0122 CAFETERIA [SCHOOL]