Moldy ice bins, grime and dirt: See latest Stanislaus County restaurant health inspections
Mold was observed in and around an ice bin at a local liquor store and there was dirt and grime seen at several Stanislaus County food facilities during health inspections conducted in early May.
The majority of the 2,400 permitted food service establishments in the county receive two unannounced routine food safety inspections per year, according to the Department of Environmental Resources. The website says inspection reports are scanned weekly.
Food trucks that operate under a Stanislaus County Health Department permit are also inspected by the county, though those are scheduled and done at the department’s office.
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Of the 33 restaurant inspection reports sent to The Modesto Bee on Wednesday, five were not updated on the site as of Thursday morning.
If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email Modesto Bee reporter Dominique Williams at dwilliams@modbee.com.
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Violations were found during routine inspections of the following Stanislaus County food facilities during the week of May 6-12. Only the dates of violations are listed.
The details of the reports do not indicate whether a restaurant passed or failed inspection. Corrective actions may have been made by the business by the time of publication.
The reports are linked. For updates on individual restaurants, search the DER website.
The Fruit Yard Country Market, 7948 Yosemite Blvd. in Modesto, had three violations on May 6 — one of them major. The hot-hold unit had beef ribs with a temperature of 124 degrees and beans at 129 degrees (must be 135 degrees or higher). The exterior of trash containers in the deli area had grime build up. The walk-in refrigerator floor area had dirt and grime accumulation.
Del Taco, 1601 Standiford Ave. in Modesto, had five violations on May 7. The floor covering behind the ice machine was slightly detached, exposing a gap large enough to collect dust and may allow vermin to enter. The gaskets in the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer were worn out. A portion of the interior wall of the walk-in refrigerator was damaged. The soda machine drain pipes were touching the floor sink rim.
Shah Groceries, 2353 W. Main St. in Turlock, had 11 violations on May 8 — four of them major. Inspectors observed single-service food utensils stored next to propane fluid. The glass display case held cooked samosas at 119 degrees. A hot-holding unit held cooked basmati rice at 97 degrees. Potentially hazardous foods must be at 135 degrees or higher. The water temperature in both restrooms was at 70 degrees (must be 100 to 108 degrees).
Raw chicken was stored in a steel colander and was being cut on a cutting board placed on top of the three-compartment sink. There were soiled food utensils on both drain boards in the three-compartment sink. The dry storage area was in disarray and filled with rubbish and there were several bulk food bags directly on the floor. The staff lacked food handler cards and the food safety certification was missing.
Del Taco, 4300 Salida Blvd. in Salida, had five violations on May 9. The ice chute of the dining area soda fountain had a small accumulation of grime. The rubber gasket around the door to the walk-in freezer was damaged, preventing the door from closing fully. Unsealed plywood that had discolored and accumulated grime was found in the back area of the kitchen near the ware-wash and food preparation sinks. The window in the drive-thru area did not close fully, leaving a gap large enough to allow entry of pests. There was not a cover above the drive-thru window.
House of Liquor, 4742 Broadway Ave. in Salida, had seven violations on May 9 — two of them major. Inspectors observed mold accumulation within the ice bin, on the ceiling and on the wall behind the bin. The facility did not have sanitizer or sanitizer test strips onsite and had an ice machine and two soda machines with nozzles that required proper cleaning. The floor sink within the walk-in refrigerator and the floor sink beneath the soda machines had accumulated grime and debris. Paper towels were lacking in the dispenser at the hand wash sink in the bathroom and toilet paper was found loose and the dispenser was empty. Mold had accumulated on the wooden shelves within the walk-in refrigerator.
Other food facilities with three or more, or major, violations at the time of their inspections include:
Huckleberry’s, 2213 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto (corrected by May 15)
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According to Stanislaus County, food facilities that had one to two violations, none of them major, are:
No violations for some Stanislaus County food facilities
These food facilities had no violations, according to the county:
Great Valley Academy, 5901 Sisk Road, Modesto
Rocket, 4931 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Taco Bell, 4911 McHenry Ave., Modesto
