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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)
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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
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[3][30] Provide tempered warm water, or both hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks. If the temperature of water provided is not readily adjustable at the faucet, the temperature of the water shall be at least 100ºF, but not greater than 108ºF.
Observed that hot water for handwashing is dispensed by an automatic mixing valve at the toilet room hand sinks at a temperature of 117 degrees Fahrenheit. This is too hot for handwashing. Adjust valve so that hot water is a minimum of 104 degrees Fahrenheit and at a maximum of 108 degrees Fahrenheit
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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| 8-31-2022 |
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))
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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.
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Observed lack of a visibly posted notice to inform patrons that the facility is inspected by the local health department. Maintain a sign in a conspicuous location to inform patrons that the facility is inspected. (A copy of the required notice is available on the Merced County Environmental Health website).
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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| 8-31-2022 |
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 potentially hazardous foods, jalapeno peppers and pepperoncini peppers, stored in an unrefrigerated self – serve display at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed that the cans which the peppers are packaged in are labeled “Refrigerate after opening”. The peppers must be stored at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Peppers were removed and disposed of by the manager. Either keep these peppers refrigerated 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less, or develop a written Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan (As per California Retail Food Code, Section 113801) to display these potentially hazardous foods in an unrefrigerated display at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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