3-31-2021 |
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)
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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.
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(1) Observed three cooler units along south wall in store that are currently under repair, new owner states that condenser is being relocated outside to reduce heat load inside grocery space. Do not use the units for the display or storage of PHF (potentially hazardous food) items unless and until units are shown to consistently hold temperature at or below 41F in the warmest part of the units.
(2) Observed broken and missing handles on cupboard doors below the beverage counter area. Repair / replace missing and broken handles such that all storage and potential contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
(3) Observed dirt, grime, and / or food particle buildup on the interior surfaces of the cappuccino machine, as well as around the lower storage cupboard areas and around under counter trash cans. Improve cleaning frequency and methods to ensure all equipment is kept in an appropriate state of cleanliness; ensure all equipment surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable, and all potential food contact surfaces are sanitized on a regular basis.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
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)
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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.
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(1) 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 front register counter area. 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.
(2) NOTE: if second restroom is to be used by employees or in the future, is to be opened for customers, ensure handwash sink water is not less than 100F prior to opening second restroom, and handwash reminder sign is installed.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
Food shall be stored in an approved manner, in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069)
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Provide adequate and suitable space for the storage of food. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor. Store bulk food not stored in original packaging in containers identifying the food by common name. Food shall not be stored in locker rooms, restrooms, dressing rooms, refuse areas, or mechanical rooms; under open stairwells; under lines on which water has condensed; under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads: or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips.
Only prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food or uncut produce may be displayed or sold outdoors by a food facility if outdoor displays have overhead protection that extends over all food items, and if all food items from the outdoor display are stored inside the fully enclosed food facility at all times other than during business hours.
Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. All returned or damaged food products and food products from which the label has been removed shall be separated and stored in a separate area and in a manner that shall prevent adulteration of other foods and shall not contribute to a vermin problem.
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Observed bags of bulk onions and large bags of 'double bagged' flour sitting directly on the floor in the right side dry goods display area. Ensure that all food is stored on smooth and easily cleanable storage surfaces that are a minimum of six inches off the floor. Items immediately relocated to table / on top of milk crates. Corrected during inspection.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
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)
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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.
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Observed built in thermometer for the glass door display walk in cooler unit appears to be inaccurate by 10 degrees or more. Place a thermometer accurate to within 2ºF in each hot holding unit, as practicable. Note that product mimicking sensors placed in devices located in the unit may be approved in lieu of an ambient air sensor.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
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)
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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.
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Observed a significant quantity of items currently stored in back area that new owner states are past date. Ensure items being held for credit or eventual donation or disposal are in a clearly designated area separate from food intended for customer sale, and that any so-held items are kept in clean containment so as to prevent the unintended attraction of vermin.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft.; establishments offering on-site food consumption. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114250, 114250.1, 114276)
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Provide clean toilet facilities in good repair. Provide permanently installed toilet tissue dispenser(s) in all toilet facilities. Provide handwashing facilities within or adjacent to all toilet facilities. Soap shall be provided in dispensers at, or adjacent to, handwashing facilities. Single-use sanitary towels in dispensers or hot-air blowers shall be provided at handwashing facilities.
Customer restrooms are required for food facilities of more than 20,000 square feet if they were constructed after July 1 1984, and also applies to facilities of any size that were constructed after January 1, 2004 where there is onsite consumption of food. A "take-out only" food facility, with no seating indoors or outdoors, may not be required to provide customer restrooms. Check with the Division of Environmental Health and with the appropriate Planning Department before removing or restricting access to customer restrooms.
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(1) Observed toilet paper on top of the spindle in the employee restroom. Provide toilet paper in permanently installed dispensers in order to allow for sanitary dispensing.
(2) Observed lack of the required 'handwashing' reminder signs in both restrooms. Provide a sign reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1, 114377)
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Present all food in a way that does not mislead or misinform consumers. Food or color additives, colored overwraps, lights or other misleading artificial means shall not be used to misrepresent the true appearance, color, or quality of a food.
The label shall contain the following information: (1) The common name of the food. (2) A list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. (3) The weight, count, or volume. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Nutrition labeling may also be required, and must be included when it is available from the manufacturer.
Food facility's or manufacturer's dating information, such as date codes or "use by" statements on packaging may not be concealed or altered.
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Observed a dried coconut type product in an open display area for customer purchase that lacks the proper identifying label. Provide proper labeling on all bulk food items displayed for customer purchase.
Except for salad bar and buffet-type food service, unpackaged food displayed in bulk for customer self-service must be labeled. Display the label conspicuously in plain view of the customer, on or near each self-service container. The label shall contain the following information: (1) The manufacturers or processors label that was provided with the food. (2) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. (3) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of any artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives contained in the food. (4) Except as exempted, Nutrition Labeling.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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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.
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Observed the temperature of the milk gallons and one pound butter chubs were measured at 44-49°F. Keep all cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 41°F (45°F if pasteurized and sealed). 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. Cooler unit thermostats adjusted, rechecked after approximately 15-20 minutes, items and ambient air now reading 29-40°F. Corrected during inspection.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
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)
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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.
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(1) Observed accumulation of various items (extra shelving, mop bucket, etc) in front of three compartment sink. Relocate items such that three compartment sink is always readily available for the required daily wash / rinse / sanitizing of beverage nozzles, tongs, and any other food contact surfaces.
(2) Observed lack of test strips to measure the applicable manual sanitizer concentration. Obtain and use test strips to verify sanitizer is of sufficient strength to act as an appropriate manual sanitizing agent (100 ppm for chlorine).
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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3-31-2021 |
A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. (114380, 114381)
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A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit complete, easily readable plans drawn to scale and specifications to the Division of Environmental Health and obtain approval prior to starting any project.
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NOTE: discussion about desire to eventually convert back room to a small cooking / reheating area, and adding hot holding equipment in the front of the store for RTE items. BEFORE any work is begun, submit and obtain approval for the food facility remodel in writing from Merced County Division of Environmental Health. Please note, heat generating cooking equipment may require the installation of a hood.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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