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Facility: Merced Community College District
Address: 3600 M St, Merced, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 3.00)
0-6  Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+  Points: Unsatisfactory
Rating on date 1-19-2024: Good (Total Points: 3.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
1-19-2024 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 		1- Observed hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink in the Coffee Bar at Library was measured maximum 110 F. Please repair/replace. Corrected during inspection.
2- Observed hot water temperature at hand washing sink in the Coffee Bar at Library was measured maximum 73 F. Please repair/replace. Corrected during inspection. 		0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
1-19-2024 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 during the inspection. 0145 COMMISSARY / OPEN FOOD PREP ALLOWED


Rating on date 9-08-2023: Good (Total Points: 3.00)
DateViolationPointsCorrectionInspector CommentsFacility Area
9-08-2023 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) 3.00 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. 		Men's restroom nearest the COFFEE BAR AT THE DOWNEY RESOURCE CENTER-LIBRARY: Eemax SPEX3208/3.0 kW instant water heater was installed at the first sink closest to the entrance. The facility uses sensor faucets where the temperature cannot be readily adjustable by the users. This first sink faucet did not provide consistent tempered water 100-108 F for at least 15 seconds. The temperature range for 15 seconds varied between 94-106 F. Make adjustments.

*There is only one instant water heater per sink at the first sinks in each restroom. Remember to direct employees working in the coffee bar to use these two first sinks only. 		0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
9-08-2023 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. 3-COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR AT THE DOWNEY RESOURCE CENTER-LIBARY: Dishwashing sink was installed without plan approval and is conditionally approved for use as long as the largest utensil (Merrychef paddle) used in the operation can be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized during all hours of operation. If the facility uses equipment that need to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized and do not properly fit inside one of the compartments, our office may require a larger sink. Eemax SPEX95T/9.5kw (60 gph for 65 degree rise) instant water heater was previously approved but Eemax SPEX8208T/8.3kW (60 gph for 57 degree rise) was installed instead is conditionally approved for use as long as minimum 120 F hot water is detected during all hours of operation. If in the future there are issues with inadequate 120 F water supply during all hours of operation, our office will require and upgrade on the water heater. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
9-08-2023 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. COFFEE BAR IN THE DOWNEY RESOURCE CENTER (LIBRARY): Ok to open. 0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)