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Facility: Loftin Stadium
Address: 1414 S. 7th, Los Banos, CA

The most recent inspection of this food facility resulted in a rating of
Good (Total Points: 5.00)

0-6 Points: Good
7-13 Points: Satisfactory
14+ Points: Unsatisfactory

Rating on date 4-17-2024: Good (Total Points: 5.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
4-17-2024	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	Observed facility was not operating and had lack of hot water at facility. As of now the facility is directed to continue to cease operations until a follow-up inspection is scheduled, an inspector has confirmed that hot water is readily available at all sinks and written consent is given to resume operations. Operating without written consent to resume operation may result in additional administrative actions as deemed necessary by Merced County Division of Environmental Health (MCDEH). As a reminder please update MCDEH when any changes occur at the facility which significantly alter its Operation/Menu. If you choose to temp close for certain times of the year please update this office prior to closing.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
4-17-2024	An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)	1.00	Have a thermometer accurate to within 2°F or 1°C in each hot and cold holding unit. Have a metal probe type thermometer readily available on premises (to all appropriate staff) that is calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.	1. Observed a lack of a probe thermometer at this facility. Provide to ensure PHF food is being held at temperature and ensure hot water temps are correct. 2.Observed that the refrigerator closest to the water heater was missing a thermometer. All refrigeration units shall have a thermoemeter capable of measuring below 41°F and that is accurate within +\- 2 degrees.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
4-17-2024	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)	1.00	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.	1. Observed a box of prepackaged chips being stored on the floor. Prepackaged items may not be stored directly on the ground even when they are in a working container "box". Store at least 6in above the ground unless they are in their original sealed storage container in which they may be stored on a pallet, dolly or skid.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)

Rating on date 8-14-2023: Good (Total Points: 0.00)

Date	Violation	Points	Correction	Inspector Comments	Facility Area
8-14-2023	All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. The person in charge shall have adequate knowledge of, and shall educate employees of the food facility regarding major food allergens. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1)	0.00	The responsibilities of the staff member certified in food safety include ensuring that all employees who handle, or have responsibility for handling, unpackaged foods of any kind have sufficient knowledge to ensure the safe preparation and /or service of the food. The nature and extent of the knowledge that each employee is required to have may be tailored, as appropriate, to the employee's duties related to food safety issues.	[3][60] A current employee of this establishment does not hold a Food Safety Manager Class certificate that is no more than five years old. Maintain a copy of the original certificate for at least one current employee at the facility location. The food managers certificate that is earned by the employee or owner may be used at only one location. Obtain a certificate from an American National Standards Institute approved food handling/food safety examination; obtain one within 60 days.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)
8-14-2023	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.	Cement Sealant in dry storage is conditionally approved as long as it remains SMOOTH and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is EASILY CLEANABLE.	0101 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 0-49 SEATS (HM4)