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Batika India Bistro

Other food place · Novato, CA

18 inspections

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9 problems found · Routine county inspection · Apr 8, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 113977 CHSC 113977How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 113953.2 CHSC 113953.2How to fixFix it
  3. Code CHSC 113984.d CHSC 113984.dHow to fixFix it

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Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 18 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

Every visit

  1. LatestApr 8, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 8, 2026.

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Code CHSC 113977

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113977

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

    • Code CHSC 114119

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114119

    • Code CHSC 114149.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149.3

    Show 4 more
    • Code CHSC 114190

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114190

    • Code CHSC 114256.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114256.1

    • Code CHSC 114257

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114257

    • Code CHSC 114257.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114257.1

  2. EarlierMar 11, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed Gulab Jamun and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature without any form of active cooling method. Gulab jamun measured internal temperature of 108*F and cooked chicken at 85*F. Foods must be cooled at 135*F to 70 *F within two hours and 70*F to 41*F within 4 hours under active cooling process. Do not cool foods at room temperature. Use ice wands, ice bath or uncovered in walk-in methods.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed Gulab Jamun and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature without any form of active cooling method. Gulab jamun measured internal temperature of 108*F and cooked chicken at 85*F. Foods must be cooled at 135*F to 70 *F within two hours and 70*F to 41*F within 4 hours under active cooling process. Do not cool foods at room temperature. Use ice wands, ice bath or uncovered in walk-in methods.

  3. EarlierNov 7, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed curry held out at the cook line at 61 degrees F. Observed curries in the walk-in at 43-44 degrees F. Potentially hazardous food must be kept at 41 degrees F or below or 135 degrees F or above. Food may only be kept out of temperature for a total of 2 hours during active food prep before returning to 41 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed curry held out at the cook line at 61 degrees F. Observed curries in the walk-in at 43-44 degrees F. Potentially hazardous food must be kept at 41 degrees F or below or 135 degrees F or above. Food may only be kept out of temperature for a total of 2 hours during active food prep before returning to 41 degrees F.

  4. EarlierOct 24, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed large metal pan of cooked chicken at 46F in the walk-in cooler with lid on pan. Per employee, cooked the day before, but did not cool to 41F or below. Discontinue this practice. Cool in shallow pans with lid off. Only replace lid after food has cooled to 41F or below. Food must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and down to 41F or below within four more hours after that.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed large metal pan of cooked chicken at 46F in the walk-in cooler with lid on pan. Per employee, cooked the day before, but did not cool to 41F or below. Discontinue this practice. Cool in shallow pans with lid off. Only replace lid after food has cooled to 41F or below. Food must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and down to 41F or below within four more hours after that.

  5. EarlierJun 17, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114197

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114197

  6. EarlierMar 4, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  7. EarlierAug 4, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

    • Code CHSC 113980

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113980

  8. EarlierJul 23, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

      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

      Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

      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

      Code CHSC 113980

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113980

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  9. EarlierJan 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed food improperly cooled. Food was voluntarily discarded. See inspection report for more details.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed food improperly cooled. Food was voluntarily discarded. See inspection report for more details.

  10. EarlierJan 15, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  11. EarlierJan 14, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Dishwashing machine had no sanitizer-operator will have it fixed and set up sanitizer container to go along with 2 compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Dishwashing machine had no sanitizer-operator will have it fixed and set up sanitizer container to go along with 2 compartment sink.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  12. EarlierJan 4, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  13. EarlierDec 8, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 5 marked critical.

    Critical (5)

    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Handwash sink across from cook line has leaky cold water faucet. Repair it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Handwash sink across from cook line has leaky cold water faucet. Repair it.

      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

      Flies observed inside facility. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies observed inside facility. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      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

      Replace worn, stained cutting board at prep station and through out as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Replace worn, stained cutting board at prep station and through out as needed.

      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

      Milk crates used as shelving in in the dry storage room. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates used as shelving in in the dry storage room. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      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

      Thoroughly clean all bulk food containers. Replace broken lids on bulk flour and rice Clean the bulk spice containers, inside and out.. Maintain sanitary. Provide lids for each. Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in refrigerators, outside, inside and handles. Clean and maintain sanitary

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Thoroughly clean all bulk food containers. Replace broken lids on bulk flour and rice Clean the bulk spice containers, inside and out.. Maintain sanitary. Provide lids for each. Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in refrigerators, outside, inside and handles. Clean and maintain sanitary

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (2)

    • Keep backpacks/jacket separate from food. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Keep backpacks/jacket separate from food. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Clean the light switches and doors to remove dirt and grime.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Clean the light switches and doors to remove dirt and grime.

  14. EarlierJan 18, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  15. EarlierJan 11, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      No sanitizer measured at final rinse at dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm chlorine. Call for service. Meanwhile, sanitize everything by hand. Send a video clip of repair to me ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 114101 No sanitizer measured at final rinse at dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm chlorine. Call for service. Meanwhile, sanitize everything by hand. Send a video clip of repair to me ASAP

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (7)

    • Install liquid soap at front handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install liquid soap at front handwash sink.

    • Rear handwash sink does not work. Provide hot (`100F) and cold water to this sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Rear handwash sink does not work. Provide hot (`100F) and cold water to this sink.

    • Dust/mold noted at ceiling in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at ceiling in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Food accumulation noted at bulk food containers. Clean thoroughly inside/out. Speed gun and holders found with mold/slime. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at bulk food containers. Clean thoroughly inside/out. Speed gun and holders found with mold/slime. Clean and sanitize.

    • Scoops noted wit handle in food. Store scoops with handle out of food. Do not use bowls to dispense bulk foods.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Scoops noted wit handle in food. Store scoops with handle out of food. Do not use bowls to dispense bulk foods.

    Show 2 more
    • Provide shatterproof covers for overhead lights in kitchen

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide shatterproof covers for overhead lights in kitchen

    • Clean to remove mold at FRP by dishwash spray sink. Re caulk.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Clean to remove mold at FRP by dishwash spray sink. Re caulk.

  16. EarlierFeb 29, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  17. EarlierFeb 11, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    15 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (15)

    • No proof of Managers' Food Safety Certification. Provide proof of certification or registration.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 No proof of Managers' Food Safety Certification. Provide proof of certification or registration.

    • Papertowel dispenser in restroom found empty. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser in restroom found empty. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Mold/slime found inside ice machine. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Mold/slime found inside ice machine. Clean and sanitize.

    • No hot water observed at kitchen handwash sink. Provide 100F at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 No hot water observed at kitchen handwash sink. Provide 100F at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Open container of fennel seed candies found for customer self service. Provide sneeze protection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Open container of fennel seed candies found for customer self service. Provide sneeze protection.

    Show 10 more
    • Label all bulk food bins with contents in English

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Label all bulk food bins with contents in English

    • Door to dry storage room is dirty. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Door to dry storage room is dirty. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Cutting boards found stained and uncleanable. Replace them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting boards found stained and uncleanable. Replace them.

    • Replace missing lid at bulk food bin. Speed gun holder observed with slime/mold.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace missing lid at bulk food bin. Speed gun holder observed with slime/mold.

    • Bowls noted used as scoops in bulk food bins. Provide scoops with handles. Keep handles out of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Bowls noted used as scoops in bulk food bins. Provide scoops with handles. Keep handles out of food.

    • Grease build up noted at baffels in hood. Steam clean to prevent build up.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease build up noted at baffels in hood. Steam clean to prevent build up.

    • Provide shatterproof covers for overhead lights.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide shatterproof covers for overhead lights.

    • Bucket found with bleach, SOAP, and water for wiping rags. Provide bleach and water ONLY 100ppm. Demonstrated.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Bucket found with bleach, SOAP, and water for wiping rags. Provide bleach and water ONLY 100ppm. Demonstrated.

    • Jackets, clothing noted in dry storage area. Store in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Jackets, clothing noted in dry storage area. Store in lockers provided.

    • Cove tiles found with expansion foam between the tiles and the wall in the restroom. Remove foam. Attach cove tiles to wall without gaps.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Cove tiles found with expansion foam between the tiles and the wall in the restroom. Remove foam. Attach cove tiles to wall without gaps.

  18. EarlierJun 11, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Handwash sink near server station lacks soap dispenser. Install soap dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Handwash sink near server station lacks soap dispenser. Install soap dispenser.

    • Code CHSC 114177

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114177

    • Bowls used as scoops in dry goods storage. Use only scoops with handles and keep handles up and out of food to prevent contamination.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Bowls used as scoops in dry goods storage. Use only scoops with handles and keep handles up and out of food to prevent contamination.

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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Result
Green placard
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Questions about Batika India Bistro

When was Batika India Bistro last inspected?

The county last inspected Batika India Bistro on Apr 8, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Batika India Bistro?

The county listed 9 violations on Apr 8, 2026: Code CHSC 113977; Code CHSC 113953.2; and Code CHSC 113984.d, and 6 more.

How often does Marin County inspect restaurants?

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Apr 8, 2026, the county marked none as critical.