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1problem found
1 problem found · County inspection, Follow-up inspection · Dec 18, 2024
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- Atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink was removed. Install a.v.b. back on faucet. CHSC 114190How to fixFix it
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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Inspections
From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 12 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county lists no visits in the last 12 months.
In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
Every visit
LatestDec 18, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Dec 18, 2024.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink was removed. Install a.v.b. back on faucet.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink was removed. Install a.v.b. back on faucet.
EarlierDec 12, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed 3 rodent droppings on bottom green shelf on back storage room. Alcohol is on this shelf. Checked 1 dropping and it was hard. This is the same shelf that had rodent droppings on it at the 12/4/24 inspection. Pick up rodent droppings and clean and sanitize green shelf. Monitor facility on a daily basis to check for rodent activity. Check for openings, holes, cracks, gaps inside and outside of the facility and seal these to prevent entrance of vermin. Provide copy of pest control report by 12/16/24.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed 3 rodent droppings on bottom green shelf on back storage room. Alcohol is on this shelf. Checked 1 dropping and it was hard. This is the same shelf that had rodent droppings on it at the 12/4/24 inspection. Pick up rodent droppings and clean and sanitize green shelf. Monitor facility on a daily basis to check for rodent activity. Check for openings, holes, cracks, gaps inside and outside of the facility and seal these to prevent entrance of vermin. Provide copy of pest control report by 12/16/24.
EarlierDec 4, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed ~ a dozen rodent droppings in the back storage room floor and on the bottom green shelf of the shelving unit in the left corner. Alcohol is on this shelf. Checked a couple of droppings and they were hard. Per employee, pest control company was last at the facility a few months ago. Pick up all rodent droppings with proper personal protective equipment , such as gloves and a mask. Clean and sanitize shelving and floor. Eliminate vermin by safe, legal effective means. Submit invoice/service report for pest control company by 12/9/24. Repeat violation. Droppings also observed during 2019 and 2023 inspections.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed ~ a dozen rodent droppings in the back storage room floor and on the bottom green shelf of the shelving unit in the left corner. Alcohol is on this shelf. Checked a couple of droppings and they were hard. Per employee, pest control company was last at the facility a few months ago. Pick up all rodent droppings with proper personal protective equipment , such as gloves and a mask. Clean and sanitize shelving and floor. Eliminate vermin by safe, legal effective means. Submit invoice/service report for pest control company by 12/9/24. Repeat violation. Droppings also observed during 2019 and 2023 inspections.
EarlierFeb 21, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
No soap in mounted dispenser in the restroom. Replenish soap dispenser. If soap dispenser is broken, replace it.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No soap in mounted dispenser in the restroom. Replenish soap dispenser. If soap dispenser is broken, replace it.
EarlierApr 14, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Observed several rodent droppings in liquor stock room. Remove droppings. Clean shelving and floor. Monitor facility for any new vermin activity and take action to eliminate any active rodent infestations.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed several rodent droppings in liquor stock room. Remove droppings. Clean shelving and floor. Monitor facility for any new vermin activity and take action to eliminate any active rodent infestations.
Seal any openings to prevent entrance of vermin. Submit photos after area has been cleaned.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 Seal any openings to prevent entrance of vermin. Submit photos after area has been cleaned.
EarlierFeb 26, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
No soap in mounted soap dispenser in restroom. Replenish soap.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No soap in mounted soap dispenser in restroom. Replenish soap.
EarlierJan 8, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Rat droppings noted in liquor stock room. Clean up droppings and monitor for pest issues.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Rat droppings noted in liquor stock room. Clean up droppings and monitor for pest issues.
EarlierSep 18, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Hot water at the mop sink measures 115F. 120F is required. Adjust the water heater.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot water at the mop sink measures 115F. 120F is required. Adjust the water heater.
VCT tiles are peeling from the floor in the bathroom. Replace the deteriorating flooring within 6 months. Submit materials for approval prior to purchase.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 VCT tiles are peeling from the floor in the bathroom. Replace the deteriorating flooring within 6 months. Submit materials for approval prior to purchase.
EarlierJul 11, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Hot water measured 114F 120F is required. Adjust the water heather within 48 hours.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot water measured 114F 120F is required. Adjust the water heather within 48 hours.
Beverage boxes stored in rear hallway impede on accessibility. Organize boxes to create walking space.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Beverage boxes stored in rear hallway impede on accessibility. Organize boxes to create walking space.
Clean restroom - it has a heavy urine odor.
The department's words
CHSC 114276 Clean restroom - it has a heavy urine odor.
Install mop hangers at the mop sink. Discard mop water immediately after use.
The department's words
CHSC 114282 Install mop hangers at the mop sink. Discard mop water immediately after use.
EarlierJul 29, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Replace soap dispenser and provide paper towels and soap in dispensers in restroom (s) at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Replace soap dispenser and provide paper towels and soap in dispensers in restroom (s) at all times.
EarlierMay 13, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Post Your health permit which shows you are approved to operate.
The department's words
CHSC 114381 Post Your health permit which shows you are approved to operate.
Observed a heavy accumulation of dirty residues on janitorial sink. The store room back inventory is not organized and left on floor. Tidy-up the storage area so all food products are off the ground and on shelving.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Observed a heavy accumulation of dirty residues on janitorial sink. The store room back inventory is not organized and left on floor. Tidy-up the storage area so all food products are off the ground and on shelving.
EarlierMar 12, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found
4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.
Critical (4)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Provide scale drawings of your plans to upgrade or remodel the former deli area adjacent the bay windows. Be advised that all new equipment must be approved by EHS.
The department's words
CHSC 114381 Provide scale drawings of your plans to upgrade or remodel the former deli area adjacent the bay windows. Be advised that all new equipment must be approved by EHS.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Provide and maintain handsoap and paper towels for the restroom wall dispensers. These items were missing during the inspection.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Provide and maintain handsoap and paper towels for the restroom wall dispensers. These items were missing during the inspection.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed the janitorial sink had a heavy accumulation dirt and residues on it surfaces. Clean the janitorial sink to remove the dirt and debris so it's available for continued use.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Observed the janitorial sink had a heavy accumulation dirt and residues on it surfaces. Clean the janitorial sink to remove the dirt and debris so it's available for continued use.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
The self-serve breads from an off-site bakery are unlabeled. Provide the required labels to identify the producer, date made or expiration date and nutritional information
The department's words
CHSC 114089 The self-serve breads from an off-site bakery are unlabeled. Provide the required labels to identify the producer, date made or expiration date and nutritional information
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
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- Follow-up inspection
- Result
- Green placard
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