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No problems found · Routine county inspection · Mar 5, 2025

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 26 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. LatestMar 5, 2025Routine inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    This one: No Violation(s) Found, inspected Mar 5, 2025.

    No violations listed in the data.

  2. EarlierApr 19, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed one dead cockroach under hand sink in restroom, and a couple dead cockroaches and one egg case in restroom wall void. Remove dead bodies/egg cases.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed one dead cockroach under hand sink in restroom, and a couple dead cockroaches and one egg case in restroom wall void. Remove dead bodies/egg cases.

  3. EarlierApr 12, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed two slightly moving cockroaches (both in restroom). Observed several dead cockroaches. Facility still had conditions that could harbor cockroaches.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed two slightly moving cockroaches (both in restroom). Observed several dead cockroaches. Facility still had conditions that could harbor cockroaches.

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

  4. EarlierApr 9, 2024Routine inspectionYellow placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Observed the following at unsafe conditions: cooked noodles at 60F, cooked chicken at 63F, garlic in oil at 83F, pot stickers at 123F, and egg rolls at 120F. Hot hold potentially hazardous foods at 135F or above. Garlic in oil was discarded as it had been on counter overnight. Keep cold. Noodles, chicken, and pot stickers were moved to refrigeration (they had been out of temperature control for less than 2 hours). Facility may use time as a public health control if keeping egg rolls above 135F will affect quality (logs/procedure required).

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed the following at unsafe conditions: cooked noodles at 60F, cooked chicken at 63F, garlic in oil at 83F, pot stickers at 123F, and egg rolls at 120F. Hot hold potentially hazardous foods at 135F or above. Garlic in oil was discarded as it had been on counter overnight. Keep cold. Noodles, chicken, and pot stickers were moved to refrigeration (they had been out of temperature control for less than 2 hours). Facility may use time as a public health control if keeping egg rolls above 135F will affect quality (logs/procedure required).

      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

      Water was turned off at kitchen hand sink at the start of the inspection. All sinks shall have potable water at all times. Water turned on during the inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Water was turned off at kitchen hand sink at the start of the inspection. All sinks shall have potable water at all times. Water turned on during the inspection.

      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

      Floor sink under prep sink is clogged which adversely impacts the use of the sink. Unclog the sink so the food prep sink can be used without water overflowing in facility. Comply immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Floor sink under prep sink is clogged which adversely impacts the use of the sink. Unclog the sink so the food prep sink can be used without water overflowing in facility. Comply 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

      Observed one live adult cockroach in glue trap and several dead cockroaches in restroom behind restroom door. Observed a couple dead cockroaches on floor in kitchen. Facility shall be free of vermin. Remove live/dead bodies and monitor for new activity. Facility has conditions that can lead to cockroach harborage including accumulated grease and leaking plumbing. A recent pest control report was not available on site (though person in charge states there is current pest service). Thoroughly clean facility. Have professional pest control company treat facility or provide report showing treatment has been completed recently. Seal cracks/crevices where vermin can enter after treatment is done.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed one live adult cockroach in glue trap and several dead cockroaches in restroom behind restroom door. Observed a couple dead cockroaches on floor in kitchen. Facility shall be free of vermin. Remove live/dead bodies and monitor for new activity. Facility has conditions that can lead to cockroach harborage including accumulated grease and leaking plumbing. A recent pest control report was not available on site (though person in charge states there is current pest service). Thoroughly clean facility. Have professional pest control company treat facility or provide report showing treatment has been completed recently. Seal cracks/crevices where vermin can enter after treatment is done.

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

  5. EarlierJan 19, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink. / Do not store anything in the hand washing sink to keep it readily accessible.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink. / Do not store anything in the hand washing sink to keep it readily accessible.

  6. EarlierAug 17, 2022Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed cockroach eggs, live nymph and adult cockroaches in the kitchen and in restroom. / Facility must close. All dead and alive cockroaches must be removed from the facility. Have professional pest control service come out for immediate service to eliminate infestation. Facility must remain closed until infestation has been eliminated. Contact this department no less than 24 hours after latest pest control service for a reinspection. Seal all cracks, holes and crevices to prevent vermin entry.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed cockroach eggs, live nymph and adult cockroaches in the kitchen and in restroom. / Facility must close. All dead and alive cockroaches must be removed from the facility. Have professional pest control service come out for immediate service to eliminate infestation. Facility must remain closed until infestation has been eliminated. Contact this department no less than 24 hours after latest pest control service for a reinspection. Seal all cracks, holes and crevices to prevent vermin entry.

      Corrected during the inspection

  7. EarlierJul 20, 2022Routine inspectionRed placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed cockroach eggs, live nymph and adult cockroaches in the kitchen and in restroom. / Facility must close. All dead and alive cockroaches must be removed from the facility. Have professional pest control service come out for immediate service to eliminate infestation. Facility must remain closed until infestation has been eliminated. Contact this department no less than 24 hours after latest pest control service for a reinspection. Seal all cracks, holes and crevices to prevent vermin entry.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed cockroach eggs, live nymph and adult cockroaches in the kitchen and in restroom. / Facility must close. All dead and alive cockroaches must be removed from the facility. Have professional pest control service come out for immediate service to eliminate infestation. Facility must remain closed until infestation has been eliminated. Contact this department no less than 24 hours after latest pest control service for a reinspection. Seal all cracks, holes and crevices to prevent vermin entry.

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

  8. EarlierSep 29, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  9. EarlierFeb 9, 2021Follow-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.

  10. EarlierNov 2, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Code CHSC 113953.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.1

      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 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      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 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

      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 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

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

  11. EarlierOct 26, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    12 violations listed, 12 marked critical.

    Critical (12)

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

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      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 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

      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 113973.b-c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113973.b-c

      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 113953.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.1

      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 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

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

    Show 7 more
    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      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 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

      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 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

      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 114149

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149

      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 114159

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114159

      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 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

      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 114190

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114190

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

  12. EarlierDec 18, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

      Corrected during the inspection

  13. EarlierDec 10, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • 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.

  14. EarlierNov 1, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Code CHSC 113947

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947

      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 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

      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 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      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 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.

  15. EarlierSep 30, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

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

      Code CHSC 113947

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947

      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 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      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 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

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

  16. EarlierDec 17, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  17. EarlierDec 3, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • All food handler cards have expired. Provide proof of valid certification for all employees.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 All food handler cards have expired. Provide proof of valid certification for all employees.

  18. EarlierMar 13, 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.

  19. EarlierFeb 28, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    19 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (19)

    • Provide proof of Food handler Cards for all employees. Handout provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food handler Cards for all employees. Handout provided.

    • Provide papertowels in the kitchen handwash sink dispenser. Sink clogged but drained during inspection of debris.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Provide papertowels in the kitchen handwash sink dispenser. Sink clogged but drained during inspection of debris.

    • Beef recorded 43F in the reach in insert. Ambient temp of reach in 43.1F All food must be kept 41F or below at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Beef recorded 43F in the reach in insert. Ambient temp of reach in 43.1F All food must be kept 41F or below at all times.

    • When time only is used, (fried rice back up) a public health control, proper records must be maintained. Will mail you forms.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 When time only is used, (fried rice back up) a public health control, proper records must be maintained. Will mail you forms.

    • Beef observed thawing at room temperature. Beef put in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Beef observed thawing at room temperature. Beef put in refrigerator.

    Show 14 more
    • Bowls found on top of open food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Bowls found on top of open food. Store separately.

    • Food/food related items found stored in the restroom. Remove all.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Food/food related items found stored in the restroom. Remove all.

    • Bulk food found in open bags. Transfer contents to a container with a tight fitting lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Bulk food found in open bags. Transfer contents to a container with a tight fitting lid.

    • Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer solutions.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer solutions.

    • Replace all worn/stained cutting boards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Replace all worn/stained cutting boards.

    • Food debris/dirt noted on equipment/surfaces. Clean thoroughly inside and out. Determine cause of ice build up inside the freezer and eliminate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris/dirt noted on equipment/surfaces. Clean thoroughly inside and out. Determine cause of ice build up inside the freezer and eliminate.

    • Food prep sink found covered up and disconnected. Restore hot and cold running water and proper plumbing to this sink. This sink must be operational at all times. Clean the bulk food containers Use food grade containers only

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Food prep sink found covered up and disconnected. Restore hot and cold running water and proper plumbing to this sink. This sink must be operational at all times. Clean the bulk food containers Use food grade containers only

    • Knives noted stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Knives noted stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

    • Provide thermometers in each and every refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide thermometers in each and every refrigerator.

    • Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.

    • Keep the lids down on the dumpster.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Keep the lids down on the dumpster.

    • Restroom door observed propped open. Repair/replace self closing device.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Restroom door observed propped open. Repair/replace self closing device.

    • Thoroughly clean the floors, walls and ceiling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Thoroughly clean the floors, walls and ceiling.

    • Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

  20. EarlierFeb 14, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    22 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Wash/rinse/sanitize all properly. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Wash/rinse/sanitize all properly. MAJOR VIOLATION

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

    Not critical (21)

    • Provide proof of Food handler Cards for all employees. Handout provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food handler Cards for all employees. Handout provided.

    • Provide papertowels in the kitchen handwash sink dispenser. Sink clogged but drained during inspection of debris.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Provide papertowels in the kitchen handwash sink dispenser. Sink clogged but drained during inspection of debris.

    • Beef recorded 43F in the reach in insert. Ambient temp of reach in 43.1F All food must be kept 41F or below at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Beef recorded 43F in the reach in insert. Ambient temp of reach in 43.1F All food must be kept 41F or below at all times.

    • When time only is used, (fried rice back up) a public health control, proper records must be maintained. Will mail you forms.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 When time only is used, (fried rice back up) a public health control, proper records must be maintained. Will mail you forms.

    • Beef observed thawing at room temperature. Beef put in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Beef observed thawing at room temperature. Beef put in refrigerator.

    Show 16 more
    • Bowls found on top of open food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Bowls found on top of open food. Store separately.

    • Food/food related items found stored in the restroom. Remove all.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Food/food related items found stored in the restroom. Remove all.

    • Bulk food found in open bags. Transfer contents to a container with a tight fitting lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Bulk food found in open bags. Transfer contents to a container with a tight fitting lid.

    • Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer solutions.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer solutions.

    • Replace all worn/stained cutting boards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Replace all worn/stained cutting boards.

    • Food debris/dirt noted on equipment/surfaces. Clean thoroughly inside and out. Determine cause of ice build up inside the freezer and eliminate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris/dirt noted on equipment/surfaces. Clean thoroughly inside and out. Determine cause of ice build up inside the freezer and eliminate.

    • Food prep sink found covered up and disconnected. Restore hot and cold running water and proper plumbing to this sink. This sink must be operational at all times. Clean the bulk food containers Use food grade containers only

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Food prep sink found covered up and disconnected. Restore hot and cold running water and proper plumbing to this sink. This sink must be operational at all times. Clean the bulk food containers Use food grade containers only

    • Scoops found with food accumulation. Scoops washed. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Scoops found with food accumulation. Scoops washed. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Knives noted stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Knives noted stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

    • No bucket of sanitizer set up. Provide 100 ppm Cl- BEFORE food prep. Demonstrated. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No bucket of sanitizer set up. Provide 100 ppm Cl- BEFORE food prep. Demonstrated. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Provide thermometers in each and every refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide thermometers in each and every refrigerator.

    • Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.

    • Keep the lids down on the dumpster.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Keep the lids down on the dumpster.

    • Restroom door observed propped open. Repair/replace self closing device.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Restroom door observed propped open. Repair/replace self closing device.

    • Thoroughly clean the floors, walls and ceiling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Thoroughly clean the floors, walls and ceiling.

    • Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

  21. EarlierDec 16, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Get new employee (Ben) certified as a Certified Food Handler within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Get new employee (Ben) certified as a Certified Food Handler within 30 days.

    • Do not defrost chicken/meat at room temperature. Keep in refrigerator to defrost.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Do not defrost chicken/meat at room temperature. Keep in refrigerator to defrost.

  22. EarlierJun 14, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Do not store oil, soy sauce, food of any kind, To-Go containers, and cardboard boxes in bathroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Do not store oil, soy sauce, food of any kind, To-Go containers, and cardboard boxes in bathroom.

    • Keep bathroom handwash sink accessible at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Keep bathroom handwash sink accessible at all times.

    • Do not store deep fried chicken in cardboard boxes. Store in grey tubs or colanders or other cleanable container.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Do not store deep fried chicken in cardboard boxes. Store in grey tubs or colanders or other cleanable container.

    • Refrigerator across from stove is running 48 F. Must be 41 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Refrigerator across from stove is running 48 F. Must be 41 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

    • Take one item (beef or pork or chicken) out of refrigeration at a time and prepare it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113998 Take one item (beef or pork or chicken) out of refrigeration at a time and prepare it.

    Show 2 more
    • Do not defrost poultry/meat at room temperature. Keep in refrigerator to defrost.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Do not defrost poultry/meat at room temperature. Keep in refrigerator to defrost.

    • Provide display thermometer in freezer and in refrigerator across from stove.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide display thermometer in freezer and in refrigerator across from stove.

  23. EarlierFeb 5, 2016Follow-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.

  24. EarlierFeb 4, 2016Routine inspectionYellow placard

    4 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Keep rice, noodles, meat, poultry refrigerated at 41 F or below. Take out one item at a time to prepare it. (Vegetables do not need to be refrigerated.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Keep rice, noodles, meat, poultry refrigerated at 41 F or below. Take out one item at a time to prepare it. (Vegetables do not need to be refrigerated.

      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

      Sanitize all utensils, pans, etc. after washing and rinsing. Wash then rinse then sanitized then air dry.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.2 Sanitize all utensils, pans, etc. after washing and rinsing. Wash then rinse then sanitized then air dry.

      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)

    • Store all raw meat/poultry below all other food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Store all raw meat/poultry below all other food.

    • Do not store to-go containers in bathroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Do not store to-go containers in bathroom.

  25. EarlierJun 17, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Discontinue using cardboard box to dry green onions. Use cleanable clean container such as a plastic bus bin.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Discontinue using cardboard box to dry green onions. Use cleanable clean container such as a plastic bus bin.

  26. EarlierNov 5, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Fax copy of Certified Food Handler certificate to EHS. Put China Express on fax.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Fax copy of Certified Food Handler certificate to EHS. Put China Express on fax.

    • Get all other employees certified as a Certified Food Handler within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Get all other employees certified as a Certified Food Handler within 30 days.

    • Wash hands in handwash sink with soap and warm water. Dry with paper towels.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Wash hands in handwash sink with soap and warm water. Dry with paper towels.

    • Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all utensils, bowls, pots, etc.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.2 Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all utensils, bowls, pots, etc.

    • Do not use cardboard boxes for storage of cooked food. Use clean metal or plastic containers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Do not use cardboard boxes for storage of cooked food. Use clean metal or plastic containers.

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    • Keep bathroom handwash sink accessible at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Keep bathroom handwash sink accessible at all times.

    • Do not store food and utensils in bathroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Do not store food and utensils in bathroom.

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)

What you can do

As a customer of China Express, you can:

  1. Let China Express know

    Ask for the manager. China Express can only fix what it knows about.

    The department lists no phone for this place.

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  3. Use CleanCleaver at home

    Families clean together. Chores and food dates for everyone at home.

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  4. Complain directly to the health department

    We are not the health department. You can report to them on their site. Report to Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services (opens the department's site)

When regulars speak up kindly and kitchens fix things, the whole neighborhood eats well. Now you know what the inspector found, and what you can do about it.

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About this record

Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L14005.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Marin County gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

Marin County posts a green, yellow or red placard after an inspection, and gives no score. In the county's own inspection data, inspectors write "Green (Pass) placard posted" and "a yellow placard is posted due to the multiple major violations observed". We could not read a county page that lists what each color needs, so ask the department.

Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
No Violation(s) Found
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

This is not an official ranking or grade. See the official source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services (opens the department's site) .

Information on this page may be out of date. Check the original source to confirm.

Questions about China Express

When was China Express last inspected?

The county last inspected China Express on Mar 5, 2025. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at China Express?

The county listed no violations on Mar 5, 2025.

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 Mar 5, 2025, the county marked none as critical.