1-15-2020 |
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 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) Observed the handwashing sink in the front counter area adjacent to the soda, coffee, and slushee type machine area is blocked / used for storage. When asked where handwashing occurs, employee indicated three compartment sink. Items removed from handwash sink during inspection.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
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 countertop glass door refrigerator holding lunchables, triangle sandwich packs, creamer, chicken sandwiches, and similar at temperatures of 43-48 degrees. Keep all cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 41°F. 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. Out of temperature items relocated to slide top freezer or discarded. Repair or replace.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b) & (c), 114365, 114365.5, 114381, 114381.1 114381.2, 114387, 114390)
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Pay the required annual permit fees. Renewal fees for existing permits for each calendar year are assessed and due in January of each year. For purposes of enforcement, an enforcement officer may, during the facility's hours of operation and other reasonable times, enter, inspect, issue citations to, and secure any sample, photographs, or other evidence from a food facility or any facility suspected of being a food facility, or a vehicle transporting food to or from a retail food facility, when the vehicle is stationary at an agricultural inspection station, a border crossing, or at any food facility under the jurisdiction of the enforcement agency, or upon the request of an incident commander. It is a violation for any person to refuse to permit entry or inspection, or interfere with the performance of the duties of an enforcement officer, including making verbal or physical threats or sexual or discriminatory harassment.
Close the facility until a permit is obtained from the Division of Environmental Health.
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NOTE: Observed 2019 permit posted at the facility site. Ensure the 2020 permit is paid for, obtained, and posted no later than 1/31/2020.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
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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(1) Observed at least 2 of the shelves for the walk in cooler glass display areas that are set less than six inches off the ground. Reset the lowest shelf on each display unit such that items are being stored at least six inches off the ground, to protect food and to promote ease of cleaning beneath storage / display shelf areas.
(2) Observed unfinished / unsealed particle board shelves in the added storage room space. Seal, paint, or otherwise render food storage surfaces smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
(3) Observed excessive buildup of damaged / returned drink items being held/stored in the three compartment sink. Items relocated to milk crates during the inspection. Store items held for credit returns in a manner so as to prevent unintended vermin attraction, and remove them from the facility at a sufficient frequency so as to prevent odor / cleaning problems.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
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 knowledge of the location of a copy of the most recent health inspection at the facility location. Maintain a copy of the most recent health inspection at the facility location, and ensure that employees are aware of its whereabouts and can provide a copy for customer inspection during all hours of operation. Employee was also provided with information about how to look up food inspection history on the county website, in cases where paper inspection copy is not readily accessible. Ensure employees are able to provide a copy of the most recent health inspection to any customer who may request to see it.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
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) SECOND REPEAT Violation: Observed the microwave to have a build up of food particles. Failure to keep utensils, equipment, and facilities clean. Microwave cleaned during inspection.
(2) Observed 4 of 6 CO2 tanks (2 'short', 2 'tall') near soda syrup boxes that are not secured. Also observed 4 propane tanks (bbq grill size) that are being stored in the facility pending customer pickup / not enough room in the propane tank 'cage'. Ensure all pressurized cylinders are securely fastened to / contained inside of a rigid structure.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115, 114130.4)
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Clean nonfood contact surfaces of equipment at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.
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(1) Observed debris buildup in the floor sink below the cappuccino machine area. Floor sink cleaned during inspection. Clean all areas at a sufficient frequency to prevent the accumulation of visible residue. Corrected during inspection.
(2) Observed buildup of powder type debris inside the front door area of the cappuccino machine. Machine cleaned during inspection. Clean all areas at a sufficient frequency so as to prevent the accumulation of visible residue.
(3) Observed minor accumulation of dust debris in fan blade guards inside coolers. Improve cleaning frequency so as to prevent the accumulation of visible residue.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
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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Observed restroom door is being propped open with a trash can. Cease this practice. Do not defeat the required self closing mechanism on the restroom door.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192.1, 114193, 114193.1, 114195, 114197, 114199, 114201, 114269)
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All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
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(1) Observed leak at the faucet for the handwash sink closest to the front counter area. Repair.
(2) Observed good temperatures at the first two sinks, but unable to get sufficient hot water at the second two sinks checked, even after allowing unit to try and reheat. Was finally able to get 104 degree water to the restroom sink after 30-45 minutes, but janitorial sink would not go above 117 degrees. Evaluate hot water demand for this facility, and provide appropriate approved corrective actions to ensure sufficient hot water is available for all sinks in this facility (front handwash, three compartment sink, janitorial sink, and restroom handwash). Hot water to handwash sinks shall be at least 100 degrees, and hot water to all other sinks shall be at least 120 degrees.
(3) Observed lack of knowledge of the location of three sink plugs for use with the three compartment sink, for the proper / required wash / rinse / sanitize steps to occur daily at this facility for all food contact surface items, including ice scoops, tongs, beverage nozzles, coffee pots, and similar. Provide.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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1-15-2020 |
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: Observed addition of 'dry storage' room to south end of building, unsure if plans were submitted or appoved for this expansion of the food storage area. If plans were not submitted, please contact FOODPROGRAM@COUNTYOFMERCED.COM for submittal requirements for an 'after the fact' review.
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0110 RETAIL MARKET<2000 SQ FT (HM3)
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