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Facility: WingStop #1115
Address: 1989 E. Pacheco Blvd Ste K, Los Banos, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 2.00)

0-6 Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+ Points: Unsatisfactory

Rating on date 7-18-2024: Good (Total Points: 2.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
7-18-2024	All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984, 113986, 113988, 113990, 114060, 114067, 114069, 114077, 114079, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))	1.00	Destroy all contaminated food. All food shall be prepared, stored, displayed, dispensed, placed, transported, sold, and served as to be protected from dirt, vermin, unnecessary handling, droplet contamination, overhead leakage, or other contamination. If unpackaged food is displayed and sold in bulk in other than self-service containers, then it shall be served by an employee of the food establishment directly to a consumer and shall be displayed in clean, sanitary, and covered or otherwise protected containers. For bulk customer self-service food items, such as salad bars, buffet type foods, and other ready-to-eat food, install sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the customer's mouth and the food being offered, dispense from approved mechanical dispensers, or employ other effective means to protect ready-to-eat food from contamination. Protect all cartons, boxes, or other materials used in the packaging of any food from dirt, vermin, and other forms of contamination or adulteration.	1. Observed frozen french fries on a rack that were being held outside of the walk in refrigerator. The top pan was left unprotected from contamination. Provide a lid or cover to protect food from above. 2. Observed french fries stored in a bin left on the counter next ot the fryer. Bin was left unprotected fro above. Provide a lid or similar to provide protection from above. 3. Observed facility using fly tape to catch flys inside the facility. Fly tape does not hold flies when temperature increases. Remove Fly tape and replace with vermin capture device which contains the vermin inside the device and does not allow for contamination of food. CDI	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
7-18-2024	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.	1.Observed soap dispenser at the hand wash near the sauce bar had cracked and was no longer smooth or easily usable. Replace/Repair this dispenser so it is not difficult to use. 2. Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash near register was not full attached to wall. Repair this unit so it may function as it was designed.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)

Rating on date 11-15-2022: Satisfactory (Total Points: 13.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
11-15-2022	Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))	3.00	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 refrigerator holding bottled water was measured at 49 °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. Unit appears to be icing up. It may need to be repaired. All items in the unit are shelf stable.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
11-15-2022	Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.1, 114099.2, 114099.3, 114099.4, 114099.5, 114099.6, 114099.7, 114101, 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)	2.00	Provide a sink with at least 3 compartments with 2 integral metal drainboards. The sink compartments and drainage facilities shall be large enough to accommodate the largest utensil or piece of equipment to be cleaned therein. Clean the utensils in one of the following ways: (1) Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a 3-compartment sink where the utensils are first pre-cleaned, then washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried. The temperature of the washing solution shall be maintained at not less than 100°F or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions. The utensils shall then be rinsed in clear water before being immersed in a sanitizing solution. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by one of the following: (a) Immersion for at least 30 seconds where the water temperature is maintained at 171°F or above. (b) The application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, or brushing, using one of the following solutions: (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 a solution of ozone that meets the requirements of Section 180.940 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations and that is generated by a device located onsite at the food facility that meets all of the requirements of 114099.6. (c) Other methods approved by the enforcement agency. (2) Mechanical machine warewashing shall be accomplished by using an approved machine installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine shall be loaded in racks, trays, or baskets or onto conveyors in a position that exposes the items to the unobstructed spray during all cycles and allows the items to drain. Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by one of the following: (a) By being cycled through equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F or above. (b) The mechanical application of sanitizing chemicals by pressure spraying methods using one of the following: (1) Contact with a solution of 50 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 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 both the sanitizer manufacturers use directions and the machine manufacturer's specifications. Provide testing equipment and materials to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method.	REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK: Repair the drain valves on the left and middle compartments to properly seal and hold water so as to be able to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
11-15-2022	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 stainless protective white stickers on the preparation refrigerator near the front. Remove. REPEAT VIOLATION: 1-DOOR TALL ATOSA REFRIGERATOR: Repair/replace the broken black door handle. Repair did not completely repair issue.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
11-15-2022	An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)	3.00	Provide hot and cold water under pressure through a mixing valve to each sink compartment. The water supply shall be from a water system approved by the health officer or the state department. An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water, at least 120°F, and cold water shall be provided. 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. Handwashing facilities shall be sufficient in number and conveniently located so as to be accessible at all times for use by food employees	Observed no hot water. The water heater appears to be non-functional. Repair man on site. Facility had not yet opened. Directed them to remain closed. An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water, at least 120ºF, and cold water shall be provided. Corrected during inspection. New water heater was installed. Water re-temped at 131F. Reopened later in the early evening.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
11-15-2022	All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. The person in charge shall have adequate knowledge of, and shall educate employees of the food facility regarding major food allergens. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1)	3.00	The responsibilities of the staff member certified in food safety include ensuring that all employees who handle, or have responsibility for handling, unpackaged foods of any kind have sufficient knowledge to ensure the safe preparation and /or service of the food. The nature and extent of the knowledge that each employee is required to have may be tailored, as appropriate, to the employee's duties related to food safety issues.	Observed the employees did not know that if the facility was lacking hot water that they could not open. Employees were provided this information during inspection and they remained closed while the water heater was replaced. Facility has two current food manager certificate holders. Please make sure they provide proper education to staff.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)