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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Apr 1, 2019
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- Observed a gallon of milk in the 50F range. Milk was discarded. Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Major violation corrected during inspection. 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 · 5 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.
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LatestApr 1, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 1, 2019.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed a gallon of milk in the 50F range. Milk was discarded. Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Major violation corrected during inspection.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed a gallon of milk in the 50F range. Milk was discarded. Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Major violation corrected during inspection.
EarlierMay 1, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (10)
Renew food manager certification. E-mail me documentation that you registered for a class within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Renew food manager certification. E-mail me documentation that you registered for a class within 30 days.
No papertowels observed at front hand sink and hand sink by warewashing area.Keep hand sinks supplied at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No papertowels observed at front hand sink and hand sink by warewashing area.Keep hand sinks supplied at all times.
Back hand sink was full of containers. Keep hand sinks free and accessible at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Back hand sink was full of containers. Keep hand sinks free and accessible at all times.
Observed milk at 68F. This had been sitting on counter for about 30 min. Cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed milk at 68F. This had been sitting on counter for about 30 min. Cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.
Remove/clean pink residue/mold from ice machine.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 Remove/clean pink residue/mold from ice machine.
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Perform a thorough cleaning within facility. Observed ants and food debris under broken prep fridge. Remove/clean food residue and debris under front hand sink, in floor sink under Moffat oven, and around grease trap.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Perform a thorough cleaning within facility. Observed ants and food debris under broken prep fridge. Remove/clean food residue and debris under front hand sink, in floor sink under Moffat oven, and around grease trap.
Remove/repair broken prep fridge.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Remove/repair broken prep fridge.
Moffat oven is not approved for use per letter dated 10/25/17. Observed oven at facility and person in charge stated it is being used for baked goods. Oven impounded.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Moffat oven is not approved for use per letter dated 10/25/17. Observed oven at facility and person in charge stated it is being used for baked goods. Oven impounded.
No screen or door on bathroom window. Repair.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 No screen or door on bathroom window. Repair.
Packaged coffee cups, to-go containers and other food contact surfaces are being stored in shed outside with unapproved finishes. The finished will have to be upgraded upon remodel or change of ownership.
The department's words
CHSC 114266 Packaged coffee cups, to-go containers and other food contact surfaces are being stored in shed outside with unapproved finishes. The finished will have to be upgraded upon remodel or change of ownership.
EarlierMay 18, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierMar 21, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
FONT color=#ff00001. Back hand sink blocked by metal shelf and strainer in sink basin. /FONT FONT color=#ff00002. No paper towels at front or back hand sink./FONT FONT color=#ff00003. Front hand sink requires a 6-12in splash guard on left side to protect espresso machine and coffee grinder from splash. /FONT FONT color=#ff0000Ensure all hand sinks are accessible and stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Paper towels provided back hand sink unblocked. Install splash guard. /FONT
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 FONT color=#ff00001. Back hand sink blocked by metal shelf and strainer in sink basin. /FONT FONT color=#ff00002. No paper towels at front or back hand sink./FONT FONT color=#ff00003. Front hand sink requires a 6-12in splash guard on left side to protect espresso machine and coffee grinder from splash. /FONT FONT color=#ff0000Ensure all hand sinks are accessible and stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Paper towels provided back hand sink unblocked. Install splash guard. /FONT
FONT color=#ff0000Observed two gallons of milk stored at room temperature on counter at 67F and 55F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41F or below. Discussed with PIC the use of ice to cold hold in use milk products during busy time. Milk placed back into 2 door cooler/FONT.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 FONT color=#ff0000Observed two gallons of milk stored at room temperature on counter at 67F and 55F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41F or below. Discussed with PIC the use of ice to cold hold in use milk products during busy time. Milk placed back into 2 door cooler/FONT.
FONT color=#ff0000Observed excessive accumulation of food/coffee debris through out kitchen on floors, walls, under equipment,, inside refrigeration, on top of mixer, inside and on sinks, on shelves. Ensure to regularly clean and sanitize. Discussed with PIC a cleaning compliance is issued to deep clean entire kitchen. Failure to comply by 04-21-2017 will result in a case being opened and cost recovery fees being assessed. /FONT
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c FONT color=#ff0000Observed excessive accumulation of food/coffee debris through out kitchen on floors, walls, under equipment,, inside refrigeration, on top of mixer, inside and on sinks, on shelves. Ensure to regularly clean and sanitize. Discussed with PIC a cleaning compliance is issued to deep clean entire kitchen. Failure to comply by 04-21-2017 will result in a case being opened and cost recovery fees being assessed. /FONT
FONT color=#ff00001. Three Compartment sink is separating from wall behind it. Reattach and seal seam. /FONT FONT color=#ff00002. Faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking. Repair faucet./FONT
The department's words
CHSC 114099 FONT color=#ff00001. Three Compartment sink is separating from wall behind it. Reattach and seal seam. /FONT FONT color=#ff00002. Faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking. Repair faucet./FONT
FONT color=#ff0000No probe thermometer available to monitor food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer. Recommend providing a digital probe thermometer. /FONT
The department's words
CHSC 114159 FONT color=#ff0000No probe thermometer available to monitor food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer. Recommend providing a digital probe thermometer. /FONT
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FONT color=#ff0000Chlorine sanitizer greater than 200 ppm. Ensure to provide chlorine sanitizer 100ppm. Use 1 tsp of bleach per gallon of cool water. Change sanitizer every 2 hours. Sanitizer remade. /FONT
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 FONT color=#ff0000Chlorine sanitizer greater than 200 ppm. Ensure to provide chlorine sanitizer 100ppm. Use 1 tsp of bleach per gallon of cool water. Change sanitizer every 2 hours. Sanitizer remade. /FONT
FONT color=#ff0000Back patio storage unit cluttered and unorganized. Discussed with PIC to clean, de-clutter, and organize back dry storage unit./FONT
The department's words
CHSC 114245 FONT color=#ff0000Back patio storage unit cluttered and unorganized. Discussed with PIC to clean, de-clutter, and organize back dry storage unit./FONT
FONT color=#ff00002 Door Under Counter refrigerator not functional repair unit to hold 41F or below. If replaced email inspector the spec sheet for the new unit./FONT
The department's words
CHSC 114175 FONT color=#ff00002 Door Under Counter refrigerator not functional repair unit to hold 41F or below. If replaced email inspector the spec sheet for the new unit./FONT
EarlierJun 27, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed food debris/build up on floor, under equipment, and on doors of refrigerator units. Ensure to regularly clean and sanitize.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Observed food debris/build up on floor, under equipment, and on doors of refrigerator units. Ensure to regularly clean and sanitize.
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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About this record
Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L10684.
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- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
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- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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