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Facility: Costco Warehouse Break Room (Valley Wide Vending)
Address: 1445 R St., Merced, 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 7-12-2024: Good (Total Points: 2.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
7-12-2024 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.

Observed the lack of a posted health permit and notice to patrons that the facility is inspected by the local health department. Keep posted.

Observed the lack of a way for customers to request for the most recent inspection report. Provide.
0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
7-12-2024 A person in charge shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation. (113945-113945.1, 113984.1, 114075) 1.00 The Permit Holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. "Person in charge" means the individual present at a food facility that is responsible for the operation of the food facility. Observed the lack of someone in charge at the location. Designate someone to be in charge to address issues that may arise. 0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)


Rating on date 11-16-2022: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
11-16-2022 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 observed 0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)


Rating on date 3-24-2021: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
3-24-2021 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. 0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)


Rating on date 7-02-2020: Good (Total Points: 0.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
7-02-2020 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. 0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)