Two Merced Food Facilities Receive Unsatisfactory Ratings in February Inspections

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According to inspection records from the Merced County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division, two food establishments in Merced, California received unsatisfactory ratings during routine inspections conducted in February 2026. The facilities cited were Sansei restaurant and the Days Inn Yosemite Area Merced hotel. Both were required to address violations before being allowed to continue operating.

Why it matters

Food safety inspections are critical to protecting public health, and unsatisfactory ratings indicate potential risks that need to be addressed. While most Merced facilities passed their February inspections, the issues at Sansei and Days Inn highlight the importance of ongoing oversight and enforcement to ensure compliance with health regulations.

The details

Sansei, located at 705 Merced Mall, received an unsatisfactory rating during an inspection on February 19, 2026. The Days Inn Yosemite Area Merced, located at 1215 R St., received an unsatisfactory rating on February 25, 2026. County inspection reports indicate both facilities had violations that required correction before they could return to compliance with health regulations.

• Sansei was inspected on February 19, 2026.
• Days Inn Yosemite Area Merced was inspected on February 25, 2026.

What’s next

As of the latest update, follow-up inspection results for Sansei and Days Inn Yosemite Area Merced had not been posted in the Merced County Environmental Health inspection database.