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Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant

Other food place · Novato, CA

3 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

10 problems found · Routine county inspection · Feb 7, 2018

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  1. Food debris observed in handwash sink at the end of the line. Food is blocking the drain. CHSC 113953.1How to fixFix it
  2. Plastic tubs found with food debris after being run through the dishwash. Scrub to remove food debris. CHSC 114113How to fixFix it
  3. Uncovered food noted in walk in box. Keep all food covered. CHSC 113984How 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 · 3 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

  1. LatestFeb 7, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Feb 7, 2018.

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Food debris observed in handwash sink at the end of the line. Food is blocking the drain.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Food debris observed in handwash sink at the end of the line. Food is blocking the drain.

    • Plastic tubs found with food debris after being run through the dishwash. Scrub to remove food debris.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Plastic tubs found with food debris after being run through the dishwash. Scrub to remove food debris.

    • Uncovered food noted in walk in box. Keep all food covered.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113984 Uncovered food noted in walk in box. Keep all food covered.

    • Box of corn found on ground in walk in freezer. Store all food 6 above the ground or on racks or pallets. Once a bulk food bag is opened, transfer contents to a container with tight fitting lids. Flour observed in open bag in dry storage room.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Box of corn found on ground in walk in freezer. Store all food 6 above the ground or on racks or pallets. Once a bulk food bag is opened, transfer contents to a container with tight fitting lids. Flour observed in open bag in dry storage room.

    • Keep mini scoops out of sprinkles and other toppings. Onions stored next to linen. Store these items separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Keep mini scoops out of sprinkles and other toppings. Onions stored next to linen. Store these items separately.

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    • Liquid and food debris observed at bottom of dumpster. carefully bag all garbage and keep both lids down.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.6 Liquid and food debris observed at bottom of dumpster. carefully bag all garbage and keep both lids down.

    • Repair/replace broken self close device on employee restroom door.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 Repair/replace broken self close device on employee restroom door.

    • Ceiling above lockers must be smooth and cleanable . Small area is rough.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Ceiling above lockers must be smooth and cleanable . Small area is rough.

    • Install liquid soap and Papertowel in dispensers a the bar sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install liquid soap and Papertowel in dispensers a the bar sink.

    • Provide sink stoppers for the bar three compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114097 Provide sink stoppers for the bar three compartment sink.

  2. EarlierFeb 21, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Boxes of food found stored on the ground in the walk in freezer unit. Store all food 6 inches above the ground or on racks or pallets.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Boxes of food found stored on the ground in the walk in freezer unit. Store all food 6 inches above the ground or on racks or pallets.

    • Walk in box is broken. Repair on order for today. Leak observed under the food prep sink. Repair it Leak at mop sink observed. On order for repair.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Walk in box is broken. Repair on order for today. Leak observed under the food prep sink. Repair it Leak at mop sink observed. On order for repair.

    • Cutting borard noted stained and in poor condition. Replace all as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting borard noted stained and in poor condition. Replace all as needed.

    • Provide shatterproof light covers for lights in walk-in box.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide shatterproof light covers for lights in walk-in box.

    • Provide toilet paper On the dispenser in employee restroom

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 Provide toilet paper On the dispenser in employee restroom

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    • Replace worn/damaged/rusty grates at the dishwash machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Replace worn/damaged/rusty grates at the dishwash machine.

  3. EarlierJul 26, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • No proof of Managers Food Safety Certification available.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 No proof of Managers Food Safety Certification available.

    • Papertowel dispenser at the employee handwash sink is stuck. Repair it. Install papertowel and liquid soap dispensers at handwash sink at bar.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Papertowel dispenser at the employee handwash sink is stuck. Repair it. Install papertowel and liquid soap dispensers at handwash sink at bar.

    • Frozen chicken observed thawing at room temp.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Frozen chicken observed thawing at room temp.

    • Milk crates used as shelving. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates used as shelving. Discontinue practice.

    • Cutting boards observed in poor condition. Replace as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting boards observed in poor condition. Replace as needed.

    Show 3 more
    • Loose garbage noted in dumpster. Lids found up on dumpster. Bag all garbage carefully and keep lids down.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.5 Loose garbage noted in dumpster. Lids found up on dumpster. Bag all garbage carefully and keep lids down.

    • Clothing observed in bar store room. Store in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Clothing observed in bar store room. Store in lockers provided.

    • Maintain last inspection for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection for customer review.

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 L10732.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Questions about Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant

When was Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant last inspected?

The county last inspected Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant on Feb 7, 2018. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant?

The county listed 10 violations on Feb 7, 2018: Food debris observed in handwash sink at the end of the line. Food is blocking the drain.; Plastic tubs found with food debris after being run through the dishwash. Scrub to remove food debris.; and Uncovered food noted in walk in box. Keep all food covered., and 7 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 Feb 7, 2018, the county marked none as critical.