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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Jan 14, 2019
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- Below cook refrigerator raw fish at 47F and raw chicken at 45F. Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office /> CHSC 113996How to fixFix it
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Inspections
From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 5 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
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In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
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LatestJan 14, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Jan 14, 2019.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Below cook refrigerator raw fish at 47F and raw chicken at 45F. Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office />
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Below cook refrigerator raw fish at 47F and raw chicken at 45F. Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office />
EarlierFeb 28, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
No papertowels at handsink by beverage area. Keep handwashing facilities supplied at all time. Corrected on site.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No papertowels at handsink by beverage area. Keep handwashing facilities supplied at all time. Corrected on site.
* Observed pooled eggs at 48F and raw chicken at 49F in prep top. Items had been placed in prep top about 1 hour prior. Non-potentially hazardous foods were also observed in the high 40s. Keep potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. Temp of prep top was turned down. Do no overfill drop pans in prep top. Ensure that you cool food in 2 door steel fridge after prep before placing in prep top. Prep top will keep cold food cold but it is not made to cool food down. * Minced garlic in oil at 54F stored at room temp. Keep cold. Item had ben stored at room temp for 1 hour. It was placed in 2 door steel fridge to cool. Keep in prep top once cooled
The department's words
CHSC 113996 * Observed pooled eggs at 48F and raw chicken at 49F in prep top. Items had been placed in prep top about 1 hour prior. Non-potentially hazardous foods were also observed in the high 40s. Keep potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. Temp of prep top was turned down. Do no overfill drop pans in prep top. Ensure that you cool food in 2 door steel fridge after prep before placing in prep top. Prep top will keep cold food cold but it is not made to cool food down. * Minced garlic in oil at 54F stored at room temp. Keep cold. Item had ben stored at room temp for 1 hour. It was placed in 2 door steel fridge to cool. Keep in prep top once cooled
Shelving of prep fridge is dirty. Clean.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Shelving of prep fridge is dirty. Clean.
Observed scoop for dry goods stored on dirty shelving. Store scoops in clean/dry place with handle outside of product
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Observed scoop for dry goods stored on dirty shelving. Store scoops in clean/dry place with handle outside of product
Observed linen covering vegetables in prep top and in two door steel fridge. Discontinue use of linen to cover/store food as that can lead to contamination
The department's words
CHSC 114185 Observed linen covering vegetables in prep top and in two door steel fridge. Discontinue use of linen to cover/store food as that can lead to contamination
EarlierFeb 16, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
27 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (27)
Last inspection report not available to view.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Last inspection report not available to view.
Only one food handler card available to view. Repeat violation. Have other food hander cards ready to view at reinspection.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Only one food handler card available to view. Repeat violation. Have other food hander cards ready to view at reinspection.
Corrected during the inspection
No paper towels inside kitchen or server station dispensers. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No paper towels inside kitchen or server station dispensers. Correct immediately.
Corrected during the inspection
No hand washing observed during inspection. One of food handlers used bare hands to grab various meats and vegetables out of food containers and insert pans. Same employee was later seen chopping green onions. Unknown if employee washed hands before slicing the green onions, however it is unlikely since there were no paper towels in the dispenser during the entire inspection. Discuss handwashing requirement with food handlers. Provide a written standard operating procedure specifying when food handlers shall wash their hands and have food handlers sign the document. 2/16/16: No hand washing observed during inspection. Submit written procedure for hand washing as noted above by March 23, 2016.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.3 No hand washing observed during inspection. One of food handlers used bare hands to grab various meats and vegetables out of food containers and insert pans. Same employee was later seen chopping green onions. Unknown if employee washed hands before slicing the green onions, however it is unlikely since there were no paper towels in the dispenser during the entire inspection. Discuss handwashing requirement with food handlers. Provide a written standard operating procedure specifying when food handlers shall wash their hands and have food handlers sign the document. 2/16/16: No hand washing observed during inspection. Submit written procedure for hand washing as noted above by March 23, 2016.
Observed meat and fish at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in maketable refrigerator insert pans. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: Shrimp: 47 degrees Fahrenheit and chicken: 48 degrees Fahrenheit in maketable refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed meat and fish at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in maketable refrigerator insert pans. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: Shrimp: 47 degrees Fahrenheit and chicken: 48 degrees Fahrenheit in maketable refrigerator.
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Observed apple juice containers stored adjacent to garbage can in area under hand wash sink. Do not store food or utensils in this area. Correct immediately. Observed open bag of ginger in metal storage unit located outside. Relocate ginger into kitchen. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Observed apple juice containers stored adjacent to garbage can in area under hand wash sink. Do not store food or utensils in this area. Correct immediately. Observed open bag of ginger in metal storage unit located outside. Relocate ginger into kitchen. Correct immediately.
Corrected during the inspection
Clean exteriors and interiors of refrigeration, including gaskets to remove dried food debris and dirt.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Clean exteriors and interiors of refrigeration, including gaskets to remove dried food debris and dirt.
Corrected during the inspection
Observed metal insert pans and metal lid stored outside. Relocate into kitchen.
The department's words
CHSC 114178 Observed metal insert pans and metal lid stored outside. Relocate into kitchen.
Observed five wet wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. Wiping cloths placed in container with sanitizer. Wiping cloth container had inadequate sanitizer concentration (50 ppm chlorine.) 2/16/16: Only 50 ppm chlorine in sanitizer container. Two wiping cloths on food contact surfaces.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Observed five wet wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. Wiping cloths placed in container with sanitizer. Wiping cloth container had inadequate sanitizer concentration (50 ppm chlorine.) 2/16/16: Only 50 ppm chlorine in sanitizer container. Two wiping cloths on food contact surfaces.
Corrected during the inspection
Thick accumulation of grime under cookline equipment and refrigerators and freezers. Thouroughly clean floor throughout kitchen. Correct within one week. 2/16/16: Refrigerators and freezers have been cleaned. Continue to clean at cook line area. Grime accumulation observed on sides of some cooking equipment.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Thick accumulation of grime under cookline equipment and refrigerators and freezers. Thouroughly clean floor throughout kitchen. Correct within one week. 2/16/16: Refrigerators and freezers have been cleaned. Continue to clean at cook line area. Grime accumulation observed on sides of some cooking equipment.
Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe, such as PVC, to ice machine. Provide an air gap twice the diameter of the pipe from rim of floor sink to end of pipe. Correct within one month.
The department's words
CHSC 114193 Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe, such as PVC, to ice machine. Provide an air gap twice the diameter of the pipe from rim of floor sink to end of pipe. Correct within one month.
Corrected during the inspection
Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe with required air gap. Correct within one month.
The department's words
CHSC 114193.1 Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe with required air gap. Correct within one month.
Corrected during the inspection
Install an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink faucet. Submit an invoice to Marin County Environmental Health by March 8, 2016.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Install an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink faucet. Submit an invoice to Marin County Environmental Health by March 8, 2016.
Observed several flies in food storage/ prep area. Kitchen door closest to road wide open. Keep door closed to prevent entrance of flies and other vermin. Eliminate flies by safe, legal effective means immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed several flies in food storage/ prep area. Kitchen door closest to road wide open. Keep door closed to prevent entrance of flies and other vermin. Eliminate flies by safe, legal effective means immediately.
Corrected during the inspection
Plastic container in bulk storage container. Use scooper with handler.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Plastic container in bulk storage container. Use scooper with handler.
Corrected during the inspection
Dirty bath towel on floor under maketable refrigerator used to wipe floor from splash from three- compartment sink and dirty towel under freezer in storage/prep room. Remove dirty towels from the facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Dirty bath towel on floor under maketable refrigerator used to wipe floor from splash from three- compartment sink and dirty towel under freezer in storage/prep room. Remove dirty towels from the facility.
Corrected during the inspection
Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: metal food container in two compartment food prep sink. Three compartment sink not set up properly. Left drainboard adjacent to the dishwasher is utilized as the dirty drainboard. The left compartment had utensils soaking in a solution. The right compartment had a colander with food waste. Drainboard on right side was dirty. Dirty utensils in middle compartment. Properly set up three compartment sink to prevent contamination of utensils and food. Dishwasher was being utilized at time of inspection. No active utensil washing observed in two or three-compartment sinks.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: metal food container in two compartment food prep sink. Three compartment sink not set up properly. Left drainboard adjacent to the dishwasher is utilized as the dirty drainboard. The left compartment had utensils soaking in a solution. The right compartment had a colander with food waste. Drainboard on right side was dirty. Dirty utensils in middle compartment. Properly set up three compartment sink to prevent contamination of utensils and food. Dishwasher was being utilized at time of inspection. No active utensil washing observed in two or three-compartment sinks.
Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: metal food container in two compartment food prep sink. Three compartment sink not set up properly. Left drainboard adjacent to the dishwasher is utilized as the dirty drainboard. The left compartment had utensils soaking in a solution. The right compartment had a colander with food waste. Drainboard on right side was dirty. Dirty utensils in middle compartment. Properly set up three compartment sink to prevent contamination of utensils and food. Dishwasher was being utilized at time of inspection. No active utensil washing observed in two or three-compartment sinks.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.2 Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: metal food container in two compartment food prep sink. Three compartment sink not set up properly. Left drainboard adjacent to the dishwasher is utilized as the dirty drainboard. The left compartment had utensils soaking in a solution. The right compartment had a colander with food waste. Drainboard on right side was dirty. Dirty utensils in middle compartment. Properly set up three compartment sink to prevent contamination of utensils and food. Dishwasher was being utilized at time of inspection. No active utensil washing observed in two or three-compartment sinks.
Utensils being washed in two compartment food prep sink. Utilize three-compartment sink for utensil washing. Utilize two compartment sink for food preparation only, such as fruit and vegetable washing. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: Observed metal container in two-compartment sink, as well as two scouring pads.
The department's words
CHSC 114163 Utensils being washed in two compartment food prep sink. Utilize three-compartment sink for utensil washing. Utilize two compartment sink for food preparation only, such as fruit and vegetable washing. Correct immediately. 2/16/16: Observed metal container in two-compartment sink, as well as two scouring pads.
Dirty clock radio on top of slicer. Do not store anything on food contact surfaces.
The department's words
CHSC 114179 Dirty clock radio on top of slicer. Do not store anything on food contact surfaces.
Corrected during the inspection
Observed orange slices stored outside. Orange slices are dried by sun. All food shall be prepared and stored inside the food facility to protect against contamination. Orange slices voluntarily discarded.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Observed orange slices stored outside. Orange slices are dried by sun. All food shall be prepared and stored inside the food facility to protect against contamination. Orange slices voluntarily discarded.
Corrected during the inspection
Clean wall by microwave to remove dirt.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Clean wall by microwave to remove dirt.
Corrected during the inspection
Small puddle of dirty water with cigarette butt in water observed to the left of the janitorial sink. Remove wastewater and pick up cigarette butt.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Small puddle of dirty water with cigarette butt in water observed to the left of the janitorial sink. Remove wastewater and pick up cigarette butt.
Corrected during the inspection
Observed wiping cloths being rinsed in a metal bowl on top of a plastic colander with various types of food in it. Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily. Correct immediately. Used wiping cloths are stored in a dirty linen basket and sent out for cleaning once a week.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.3 Observed wiping cloths being rinsed in a metal bowl on top of a plastic colander with various types of food in it. Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily. Correct immediately. Used wiping cloths are stored in a dirty linen basket and sent out for cleaning once a week.
Corrected during the inspection
Water utilized for holding rice scoopers and spatula measured 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Water utilized for holding rice scoopers and spatula measured 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct immediately.
Corrected during the inspection
Discontinue practice of peeling carrots within the garbage can as this can lead to contamination of food.
The department's words
CHSC 113984 Discontinue practice of peeling carrots within the garbage can as this can lead to contamination of food.
Corrected during the inspection
Repair leak at pipe under left compartment of three-compartment sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Repair leak at pipe under left compartment of three-compartment sink.
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierFeb 9, 2016Routine inspectionYellow placard
27 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed several flies in food storage/ prep area. Kitchen door closest to road wide open. Keep door closed to prevent entrance of flies and other vermin. Eliminate flies by safe, legal effective means immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed several flies in food storage/ prep area. Kitchen door closest to road wide open. Keep door closed to prevent entrance of flies and other vermin. Eliminate flies by safe, legal effective means immediately.
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
Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately.
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
Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.2 Employee utilized two-compartment sink to scrub and wash utensils. Compartments not set up with water. Utensils rinsed under running water. Utensils were not sanitized. Insert pan lids that were not sanitized were placed on top of meat and fish in maketable insert pans. One was so full of meat the lid was touching meat. Correct immediately.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (24)
Last inspection report not available to view.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Last inspection report not available to view.
Only one food handler card available to view. Repeat violation. Have other food hander cards ready to view at reinspection.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Only one food handler card available to view. Repeat violation. Have other food hander cards ready to view at reinspection.
No paper towels inside kitchen or server station dispensers. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No paper towels inside kitchen or server station dispensers. Correct immediately.
No hand washing observed during inspection. One of food handlers used bare hands to grab various meats and vegetables out of food containers and insert pans. Same employee was later seen chopping green onions. Unknown if employee washed hands before slicing the green onions, however it is unlikely since there were no paper towels in the dispenser during the entire inspection. Discuss handwashing requirement with food handlers. Provide a written standard operating procedure specifying when food handlers shall wash their hands and have food handlers sign the document.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.3 No hand washing observed during inspection. One of food handlers used bare hands to grab various meats and vegetables out of food containers and insert pans. Same employee was later seen chopping green onions. Unknown if employee washed hands before slicing the green onions, however it is unlikely since there were no paper towels in the dispenser during the entire inspection. Discuss handwashing requirement with food handlers. Provide a written standard operating procedure specifying when food handlers shall wash their hands and have food handlers sign the document.
Observed meat and fish at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in maketable refrigerator insert pans. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed meat and fish at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in maketable refrigerator insert pans. Correct immediately.
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Observed apple juice containers stored adjacent to garbage can in area under hand wash sink. Do not store food or utensils in this area. Correct immediately. Observed open bag of ginger in metal storage unit located outside. Relocate ginger into kitchen. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Observed apple juice containers stored adjacent to garbage can in area under hand wash sink. Do not store food or utensils in this area. Correct immediately. Observed open bag of ginger in metal storage unit located outside. Relocate ginger into kitchen. Correct immediately.
Clean exteriors and interiors of refrigeration, including gaskets to remove dried food debris and dirt.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Clean exteriors and interiors of refrigeration, including gaskets to remove dried food debris and dirt.
Observed metal insert pans and metal lid stored outside. Relocate into kitchen.
The department's words
CHSC 114178 Observed metal insert pans and metal lid stored outside. Relocate into kitchen.
Observed five wet wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. Wiping cloths placed in container with sanitizer. Wiping cloth container had inadequate sanitizer concentration (50 ppm chlorine.)
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Observed five wet wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. Wiping cloths placed in container with sanitizer. Wiping cloth container had inadequate sanitizer concentration (50 ppm chlorine.)
Thick accumulation of grime under cookline equipment and refrigerators and freezers. Thouroughly clean floor throughout kitchen. Correct within one week.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Thick accumulation of grime under cookline equipment and refrigerators and freezers. Thouroughly clean floor throughout kitchen. Correct within one week.
Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe, such as PVC, to ice machine. Provide an air gap twice the diameter of the pipe from rim of floor sink to end of pipe. Correct within one month.
The department's words
CHSC 114193 Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe, such as PVC, to ice machine. Provide an air gap twice the diameter of the pipe from rim of floor sink to end of pipe. Correct within one month.
Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe with required air gap. Correct within one month.
The department's words
CHSC 114193.1 Flexible hose that drains from ice machine observed at bottom of floor sink. Install a rigid pipe with required air gap. Correct within one month.
Install an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink faucet. Submit an invoice to Marin County Environmental Health by March 8, 2016.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Install an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker on the janitorial sink faucet. Submit an invoice to Marin County Environmental Health by March 8, 2016.
Plastic container in bulk storage container. Use scooper with handler.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Plastic container in bulk storage container. Use scooper with handler.
Dirty bath towel on floor under maketable refrigerator used to wipe floor from splash from three- compartment sink and dirty towel under freezer in storage/prep room. Remove dirty towels from the facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Dirty bath towel on floor under maketable refrigerator used to wipe floor from splash from three- compartment sink and dirty towel under freezer in storage/prep room. Remove dirty towels from the facility.
Utensils being washed in two compartment food prep sink. Utilize three-compartment sink for utensil washing. Utilize two compartment sink for food preparation only, such as fruit and vegetable washing. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114163 Utensils being washed in two compartment food prep sink. Utilize three-compartment sink for utensil washing. Utilize two compartment sink for food preparation only, such as fruit and vegetable washing. Correct immediately.
Dirty clock radio on top of slicer. Do not store anything on food contact surfaces.
The department's words
CHSC 114179 Dirty clock radio on top of slicer. Do not store anything on food contact surfaces.
Observed orange slices stored outside. Orange slices are dried by sun. All food shall be prepared and stored inside the food facility to protect against contamination. Orange slices voluntarily discarded.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Observed orange slices stored outside. Orange slices are dried by sun. All food shall be prepared and stored inside the food facility to protect against contamination. Orange slices voluntarily discarded.
Clean wall by microwave to remove dirt.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Clean wall by microwave to remove dirt.
Small puddle of dirty water with cigarette butt in water observed to the left of the janitorial sink. Remove wastewater and pick up cigarette butt.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Small puddle of dirty water with cigarette butt in water observed to the left of the janitorial sink. Remove wastewater and pick up cigarette butt.
Observed wiping cloths being rinsed in a metal bowl on top of a plastic colander with various types of food in it. Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.3 Observed wiping cloths being rinsed in a metal bowl on top of a plastic colander with various types of food in it. Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily. Correct immediately.
Water utilized for holding rice scoopers and spatula measured 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Water utilized for holding rice scoopers and spatula measured 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct immediately.
Discontinue practice of peeling carrots within the garbage can as this can lead to contamination of food.
The department's words
CHSC 113984 Discontinue practice of peeling carrots within the garbage can as this can lead to contamination of food.
Repair leak at pipe under left compartment of three-compartment sink within one month.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Repair leak at pipe under left compartment of three-compartment sink within one month.
EarlierDec 2, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
17 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (17)
Only one valid certified food handling certificate available to view at time of inspection. Maintain copies of valid certified food handling cards onsite for all food handlers, including servers.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Only one valid certified food handling certificate available to view at time of inspection. Maintain copies of valid certified food handling cards onsite for all food handlers, including servers.
Cart with food on it stored in front of hand wash sink. Do not block access to hand wash sink.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Cart with food on it stored in front of hand wash sink. Do not block access to hand wash sink.
Corrected during the inspection
Only one food handler had a hair restraint. All food handlers shall wear hair restraints.
The department's words
CHSC 113969 Only one food handler had a hair restraint. All food handlers shall wear hair restraints.
Observed bag of onions on ground and fresh ginger in metal storage shed. Store all food inside approved areas of the food facility.
The department's words
CHSC 113980 Observed bag of onions on ground and fresh ginger in metal storage shed. Store all food inside approved areas of the food facility.
Glass refrigerator is still outside . Remove this refrigerator from the premises.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Glass refrigerator is still outside . Remove this refrigerator from the premises.
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Raining on hotel pans and pots stored outside on shelving unit. Store all utensils in a clean, dry location..
The department's words
CHSC 114178 Raining on hotel pans and pots stored outside on shelving unit. Store all utensils in a clean, dry location..
Utensils used for scooping rice observed in container of water at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintain water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Utensils used for scooping rice observed in container of water at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintain water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed dried, sticky food residues on exteriors of refrigerator and freezer to right of three-compartment sink, and dirt accumulation on maketable and server station refrigerator gaskets. Clean refrigerator gaskets and exteriors of refrigerator and freezer to remove food residues and dirt accumulation. Equipment shall be kept clean.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Observed dried, sticky food residues on exteriors of refrigerator and freezer to right of three-compartment sink, and dirt accumulation on maketable and server station refrigerator gaskets. Clean refrigerator gaskets and exteriors of refrigerator and freezer to remove food residues and dirt accumulation. Equipment shall be kept clean.
Right restroom door ajar.Toilet rooms shall be separated by well fitted, self-closing doors.
The department's words
CHSC 114276 Right restroom door ajar.Toilet rooms shall be separated by well fitted, self-closing doors.
Three-compartment sink not set up correctly. Dirty dishes in water in middle compartment. Place dish washing detergent and water of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit in first compartment, hot water in middle compartment, and sanitizer in third compartment. Sanitizer solution shall go in left compartment, so that clean dishes from dishwasher and three-compartment sink are on left drain board.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.2 Three-compartment sink not set up correctly. Dirty dishes in water in middle compartment. Place dish washing detergent and water of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit in first compartment, hot water in middle compartment, and sanitizer in third compartment. Sanitizer solution shall go in left compartment, so that clean dishes from dishwasher and three-compartment sink are on left drain board.
Observed walnuts in colander on dirty drain board of three-compartment sink. Utilize three-compartment sink for utensil washing only. Utilize two-compartment sink for food preparation, such as rinsing or soaking walnuts in water.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Observed walnuts in colander on dirty drain board of three-compartment sink. Utilize three-compartment sink for utensil washing only. Utilize two-compartment sink for food preparation, such as rinsing or soaking walnuts in water.
Corrected during the inspection
Puddle of water and wet wiping cloth observed in bottom of two door True refrigerator. All equipment shall be in good operating order. Repair refrigerator if it not working properly. Do not store wiping cloths in the refrigerator. Clean interior of rice cooker to remove dirt accumulation.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Puddle of water and wet wiping cloth observed in bottom of two door True refrigerator. All equipment shall be in good operating order. Repair refrigerator if it not working properly. Do not store wiping cloths in the refrigerator. Clean interior of rice cooker to remove dirt accumulation.
Chicken (47 degrees F), beef (47 degrees F), and shrimp ( 45 degrees F) in make table refrigerator were checked at 3:00 pm today. These raw, potentially hazardous foods were prepared at 11:00 a.m. today. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Chicken (47 degrees F), beef (47 degrees F), and shrimp ( 45 degrees F) in make table refrigerator were checked at 3:00 pm today. These raw, potentially hazardous foods were prepared at 11:00 a.m. today. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. No wiping cloth containers set up. Set up wiping cloth containers with adequate sanitizer concentration to properly wipe food contact surfaces.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Observed wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. No wiping cloth containers set up. Set up wiping cloth containers with adequate sanitizer concentration to properly wipe food contact surfaces.
Corrected during the inspection
Observed personal belongings hanging from dry storage shelving. Store employee belongings in lockers or a designated area away from food and utensils.
The department's words
CHSC 114256.1 Observed personal belongings hanging from dry storage shelving. Store employee belongings in lockers or a designated area away from food and utensils.
Corrected during the inspection
Less than six inch overhang between inner rim of hood and ends of cooking equipment located under left hood. A minimum six inch overhang is required.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Less than six inch overhang between inner rim of hood and ends of cooking equipment located under left hood. A minimum six inch overhang is required.
The Watts 600 device that was installed at the janitorial sink states on the invoice that it is for nonpotable water. This device is note yet be approved.[name], Consumer Protection Supervisor, will investigate this device, and Environmental Health Services will let you know if it is approved or not.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 The Watts 600 device that was installed at the janitorial sink states on the invoice that it is for nonpotable water. This device is note yet be approved.[name], Consumer Protection Supervisor, will investigate this device, and Environmental Health Services will let you know if it is approved or not.
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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