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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Apr 24, 2026
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- Code CHSC 113996 CHSC 113996How 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 · 8 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
LatestApr 24, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 24, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
EarlierApr 30, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Pancakes in chafing dish: 119 degrees F, French toast in same chafing dish: 122 degrees F, cooked potatoes with garlic, parsley and cheese: 131 - 138 degrees F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or above 135 degrees F in chafing dishes. Pancakes (5) and 4 French toast voluntarily discarded. Yoplait yogurt in glass refrigerator: external temperature of 48 degrees F: Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees F in refrigeration.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Pancakes in chafing dish: 119 degrees F, French toast in same chafing dish: 122 degrees F, cooked potatoes with garlic, parsley and cheese: 131 - 138 degrees F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or above 135 degrees F in chafing dishes. Pancakes (5) and 4 French toast voluntarily discarded. Yoplait yogurt in glass refrigerator: external temperature of 48 degrees F: Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees F in refrigeration.
EarlierFeb 5, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed food handler touch face then begin to plate a customers order. Wash hands after touching body/face especially before touching food and clean food contact surfaces. Corrected with employee. Did not observe direct food contamination.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.3 Observed food handler touch face then begin to plate a customers order. Wash hands after touching body/face especially before touching food and clean food contact surfaces. Corrected with employee. Did not observe direct food contamination.
EarlierMar 8, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierMar 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Observed missing paper towels at back area hand wash sink. Provide paper towels at back hand wash sink. Maintain accessible hand wash stations.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Observed missing paper towels at back area hand wash sink. Provide paper towels at back hand wash sink. Maintain accessible hand wash stations.
Observed yogurt in service area fridge at 43 degrees F.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed yogurt in service area fridge at 43 degrees F.
Multiple refrigeration units including outdoor walk ins are not functional.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Multiple refrigeration units including outdoor walk ins are not functional.
Observed missing light guards throughout facility. Observed light in freezer not working. Repair.
The department's words
CHSC 114252.1 Observed missing light guards throughout facility. Observed light in freezer not working. Repair.
Observed leak under three-compartment sink. Repair leak immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Observed leak under three-compartment sink. Repair leak immediately.
EarlierJan 8, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierSep 7, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (10)
Hand sink in the kitchen, men's restroom, and women's restroom lacked soap and paper towels. Maintain dispensers full at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Hand sink in the kitchen, men's restroom, and women's restroom lacked soap and paper towels. Maintain dispensers full at all times.
Waffle batter measured 52F and cut melon measured 61F. Potentially hazardous foods are required to be maintain below 41F or above 135F. Waffle batter dispenser is not refrigerated. Post the time the batter was made (or when it was removed from temperature control) and the required discard time - 4 hours later. Batter sitting at room temperature may not be reused. When batter is discarded, a new bottle must be placed in the dispenser or wash, rinse, and sanitize old bottle. Food was discarded as it was the end of breakfast.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Waffle batter measured 52F and cut melon measured 61F. Potentially hazardous foods are required to be maintain below 41F or above 135F. Waffle batter dispenser is not refrigerated. Post the time the batter was made (or when it was removed from temperature control) and the required discard time - 4 hours later. Batter sitting at room temperature may not be reused. When batter is discarded, a new bottle must be placed in the dispenser or wash, rinse, and sanitize old bottle. Food was discarded as it was the end of breakfast.
Cold water was not available at the kitchen hand sink. Corrected.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Cold water was not available at the kitchen hand sink. Corrected.
Floor sink at the kitchen prep sink does not drain waste water. Repair.
The department's words
CHSC 114197 Floor sink at the kitchen prep sink does not drain waste water. Repair.
Multiple refrigeration units including outdoor walk ins are not functional.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Multiple refrigeration units including outdoor walk ins are not functional.
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Observed bacon cooking in a toaster oven not located under the ventilation hood. All grease laden foods must be cooked on approve commercial equipment under a type 1 hood. Use the flat top or the oven.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Observed bacon cooking in a toaster oven not located under the ventilation hood. All grease laden foods must be cooked on approve commercial equipment under a type 1 hood. Use the flat top or the oven.
Fluorescent lights in the kitchen lack shatterproof covers. Install covers.
The department's words
CHSC 114252.1 Fluorescent lights in the kitchen lack shatterproof covers. Install covers.
There is a water leak at the rear of the building in the area of the hose bib. Repair leak.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 There is a water leak at the rear of the building in the area of the hose bib. Repair leak.
The trash compactor is leaking liquid waste from the garbage. Repair the leak.
The department's words
CHSC 114245.1 The trash compactor is leaking liquid waste from the garbage. Repair the leak.
Observed openings around the building that allow rodent entry. There are numerous burros and areas where dirt has eroded that exposes areas under the building. There are trees directly next tot the building with provide access to the roof. without ensuring that all entry points are closed, the infestation will not be abated long term. Close all entries with a rodent proof material: sheet metal, 1/4 wire mesh, concrete, etc. Wrap tree trunks in sheet metal to prevent climbing. Ensure sewer lines are properly capped and intact.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 Observed openings around the building that allow rodent entry. There are numerous burros and areas where dirt has eroded that exposes areas under the building. There are trees directly next tot the building with provide access to the roof. without ensuring that all entry points are closed, the infestation will not be abated long term. Close all entries with a rodent proof material: sheet metal, 1/4 wire mesh, concrete, etc. Wrap tree trunks in sheet metal to prevent climbing. Ensure sewer lines are properly capped and intact.
EarlierJul 14, 2017Routine inspectionRed placard
12 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed a live rat in the attic/storage area on the second floor. Droppings from mice and rats were observed throughout the facility. The facility shall be closed until rodent infestation is abated. 1. Contact your pest control company. Have an aggressive trapping program enacted. 2. Close all opening greater than 1/4 that allow access to rats on the roof, under the building, and on the building's exterior. Use a rodent proof material. No foam. 3. Remove all rodent droppings using wet methods. Look under equipment, on floors, and in the attic area. 4. Remove, cut back or wrap trees within 3 feet of the building to eliminate roof access. Trees can be wrapped with 3 feet of sheet metal to prevent climbing. 5. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and areas where droppings were found. 6. Abate infestation and call when ready for a re-inspection.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed a live rat in the attic/storage area on the second floor. Droppings from mice and rats were observed throughout the facility. The facility shall be closed until rodent infestation is abated. 1. Contact your pest control company. Have an aggressive trapping program enacted. 2. Close all opening greater than 1/4 that allow access to rats on the roof, under the building, and on the building's exterior. Use a rodent proof material. No foam. 3. Remove all rodent droppings using wet methods. Look under equipment, on floors, and in the attic area. 4. Remove, cut back or wrap trees within 3 feet of the building to eliminate roof access. Trees can be wrapped with 3 feet of sheet metal to prevent climbing. 5. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and areas where droppings were found. 6. Abate infestation and call when ready for a re-inspection.
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Not critical (11)
Hand sink in the kitchen, men's restroom, and women's restroom lacked soap and paper towels. Maintain dispensers full at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Hand sink in the kitchen, men's restroom, and women's restroom lacked soap and paper towels. Maintain dispensers full at all times.
Waffle batter measured 52F and cut melon measured 61F. Potentially hazardous foods are required to be maintain below 41F or above 135F. Waffle batter dispenser is not refrigerated. Post the time the batter was made (or when it was removed from temperature control) and the required discard time - 4 hours later. Batter sitting at room temperature may not be reused. When batter is discarded, a new bottle must be placed in the dispenser or wash, rinse, and sanitize old bottle. Food was discarded as it was the end of breakfast.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Waffle batter measured 52F and cut melon measured 61F. Potentially hazardous foods are required to be maintain below 41F or above 135F. Waffle batter dispenser is not refrigerated. Post the time the batter was made (or when it was removed from temperature control) and the required discard time - 4 hours later. Batter sitting at room temperature may not be reused. When batter is discarded, a new bottle must be placed in the dispenser or wash, rinse, and sanitize old bottle. Food was discarded as it was the end of breakfast.
Cold water was not available at the kitchen hand sink. Corrected.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Cold water was not available at the kitchen hand sink. Corrected.
Floor sink at the kitchen prep sink does not drain waste water. Repair.
The department's words
CHSC 114197 Floor sink at the kitchen prep sink does not drain waste water. Repair.
Multiple refrigeration units including outdoor walk ins are not functional.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Multiple refrigeration units including outdoor walk ins are not functional.
Show 6 more
Observed bacon cooking in a toaster oven not located under the ventilation hood. All grease laden foods must be cooked on approve commercial equipment under a type 1 hood. Use the flat top or the oven.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Observed bacon cooking in a toaster oven not located under the ventilation hood. All grease laden foods must be cooked on approve commercial equipment under a type 1 hood. Use the flat top or the oven.
Fluorescent lights in the kitchen lack shatterproof covers. Install covers.
The department's words
CHSC 114252.1 Fluorescent lights in the kitchen lack shatterproof covers. Install covers.
There is a water leak at the rear of the building in the area of the hose bib. Repair leak.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 There is a water leak at the rear of the building in the area of the hose bib. Repair leak.
The trash compactor is leaking liquid waste from the garbage. Repair the leak.
The department's words
CHSC 114245.1 The trash compactor is leaking liquid waste from the garbage. Repair the leak.
Employee toilets are filled with human waste. Ensure that toilets flush and are cleaned.
The department's words
CHSC 114250 Employee toilets are filled with human waste. Ensure that toilets flush and are cleaned.
Observed openings around the building that allow rodent entry. There are numerous burros and areas where dirt has eroded that exposes areas under the building. There are trees directly next tot the building with provide access to the roof. without ensuring that all entry points are closed, the infestation will not be abated long term. Close all entries with a rodent proof material: sheet metal, 1/4 wire mesh, concrete, etc. Wrap tree trunks in sheet metal to prevent climbing. Ensure sewer lines are properly capped and intact.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 Observed openings around the building that allow rodent entry. There are numerous burros and areas where dirt has eroded that exposes areas under the building. There are trees directly next tot the building with provide access to the roof. without ensuring that all entry points are closed, the infestation will not be abated long term. Close all entries with a rodent proof material: sheet metal, 1/4 wire mesh, concrete, etc. Wrap tree trunks in sheet metal to prevent climbing. Ensure sewer lines are properly capped and intact.
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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- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
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