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Facility: Santa Nella Travel Center
Address: 12310 S. Hwy 33, Santa Nella, 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 6-26-2023: Good (Total Points: 3.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
6-26-2023	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.	no violations observed	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
6-26-2023	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 containers of milk in the walk in cooler at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is required for potentially hazardous food storage. Move milk to the center of the walk in cooler, where the temperature is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust or repair walkin to maintain constant temperature of 41 degrees or less	0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)

Rating on date 8-05-2021: Satisfactory (Total Points: 9.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
8-05-2021	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 in the food prep that was not already noted in the market areas.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-05-2021	Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))	7.00	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 hot holding box for the pizza pockets was turned off. All food below 125F were voluntarily discarded.	0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
8-05-2021	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)	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.	Observed the accumulation of syrup under the soda nozzle heads. Improve cleaning frequency.	0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
8-05-2021	The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114065, 114067, 114069, 114175, 114143, 114257, 114259.2, 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)	1.00	All food facilities shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Floor surfaces in all areas in which food is prepared, packaged or stored, where any utensil is washed, where refuse or garbage is stored, where janitorial facilities are located, and in all restrooms and hand washing areas shall be smooth and of durable construction and made from non absorbent material that is easily cleanable. Each permanent food facility shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. Food facilities that are not fully enclosed on all sides and that are in operation on January 1, 1985, shall not be required to meet the requirements of this section until the facility is remodeled or has a significant menu change or a change in its method of operation. Full enclosure is not required for dining areas and certain other areas when approved for outdoor food services.	Observed a tile in the men's restroom behind the first men's stall is cracked and lifting. Repair. Observed the walls under the hand sink was water damaged. Repair.	0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)