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Other food place · Novato, CA

18 inspections

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8 problems found · 8 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Jun 16, 2026

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  1. Marked critical: Code CHSC 114192 CHSC 114192How to fixFix it
  2. Marked critical: Code CHSC 113953.1 CHSC 113953.1How to fixFix it
  3. Marked critical: Code CHSC 113986 CHSC 113986How 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. LatestJun 16, 2026Routine inspectionRed placard

    This one: Red placard, inspected Jun 16, 2026.

    8 violations listed, 8 marked critical.

    Critical (8)

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

      Code CHSC 114192

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114192

      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 113986

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113986

      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 114047

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114047

      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 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

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

    Show 3 more
    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Code CHSC 114149.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149.3

      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.

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

      Code CHSC 114266

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114266

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

  2. EarlierFeb 12, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed operator washing and scrubbing strainer used for preparation of raw chicken in food preparation sink without proper sanitization step. Manual warewashing shall be completed using final sanitization step after immersion in sanitizer. Discontinue washing equipment in food preparation sink and carry out proper manual warewashing procedures of wash > rinse > sanitize > air dry.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Observed operator washing and scrubbing strainer used for preparation of raw chicken in food preparation sink without proper sanitization step. Manual warewashing shall be completed using final sanitization step after immersion in sanitizer. Discontinue washing equipment in food preparation sink and carry out proper manual warewashing procedures of wash > rinse > sanitize > air dry.

      Corrected during the inspection

  3. EarlierFeb 11, 2025Routine inspectionYellow placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed operator washing and scrubbing strainer used for preparation of raw chicken in food preparation sink without proper sanitization step. Manual warewashing shall be completed using final sanitization step after immersion in sanitizer. Discontinue washing equipment in food preparation sink and carry out proper manual warewashing procedures of wash > rinse > sanitize > air dry.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Observed operator washing and scrubbing strainer used for preparation of raw chicken in food preparation sink without proper sanitization step. Manual warewashing shall be completed using final sanitization step after immersion in sanitizer. Discontinue washing equipment in food preparation sink and carry out proper manual warewashing procedures of wash > rinse > sanitize > air dry.

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

  4. EarlierMay 9, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Certified food manager certificate has expired. / Obtain valid copy within 30 days or cost recovery fees apply.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Certified food manager certificate has expired. / Obtain valid copy within 30 days or cost recovery fees apply.

  5. EarlierOct 4, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Mechanical dishwasher out of sanitizer recorded with 0ppm chlorine. / Use dishwasher for wash and rinse steps then have 2-comp sink setup with 100ppm chlorine solution as last step. Re-stock sanitizer for dishwasher.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Mechanical dishwasher out of sanitizer recorded with 0ppm chlorine. / Use dishwasher for wash and rinse steps then have 2-comp sink setup with 100ppm chlorine solution as last step. Re-stock sanitizer for dishwasher.

  6. EarlierSep 23, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

    • Code CHSC 114099.6

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.6

  7. EarlierSep 9, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

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

      Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

      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.

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

      Code CHSC 114099.6

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.6

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

  8. EarlierJan 14, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierOct 20, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 114149

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

  10. EarlierJun 1, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Code CHSC 114157

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114157

    Show 3 more
    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

    • Code CHSC 114245.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114245.1

    • Code CHSC 114259

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259

  11. EarlierNov 26, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

  12. EarlierMay 15, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Paper towel dispenser at front service area empty. Provide paper towels at all times. Bowl found in kitchen hand wash sink. Keep clear and accessible at all times. for hand washing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Paper towel dispenser at front service area empty. Provide paper towels at all times. Bowl found in kitchen hand wash sink. Keep clear and accessible at all times. for hand washing.

  13. EarlierNov 19, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards/walls/ceiling in walk-in box. Clean and maintain and sanitizer

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards/walls/ceiling in walk-in box. Clean and maintain and sanitizer

  14. EarlierAug 2, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    14 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      If using Time as a Public Health Control, egg rolls - cooked noodles, provide proper documentation . Must discard all food after 4 hours. I will email forms to you.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 If using Time as a Public Health Control, egg rolls - cooked noodles, provide proper documentation . Must discard all food after 4 hours. I will email forms to you.

      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

      Rice made at home. All food must be prepared in the facility kitchen. No food allowed form unapproved source. MAJOR VIOLATION. See VCD form.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114021 Rice made at home. All food must be prepared in the facility kitchen. No food allowed form unapproved source. MAJOR VIOLATION. See VCD form.

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

    Not critical (12)

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in Men's restroom. Provide papertowels at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in Men's restroom. Provide papertowels at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Raw chicken must have cold water running over it at the food prep sink. Observed no water on. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Raw chicken must have cold water running over it at the food prep sink. Observed no water on. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Tin plate noted srored on top of open food. Discontinue practice. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Tin plate noted srored on top of open food. Discontinue practice. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Meds found in kitchen. Store separately, away from food.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Meds found in kitchen. Store separately, away from food.COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Use food grade containers only. Discard homestyle plastic boxes in the kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Use food grade containers only. Discard homestyle plastic boxes in the kitchen.

    Show 7 more
    • Replace broken seals on reach in doors. Food debris noted at reach in inside/sides/bottoms/doors and handles. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace broken seals on reach in doors. Food debris noted at reach in inside/sides/bottoms/doors and handles. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Use scoops with handles only in bulk food bins. Keep the handles OUT of food. Clean the scoops as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Use scoops with handles only in bulk food bins. Keep the handles OUT of food. Clean the scoops as needed.

    • No bucket of sanitizer available. Provide 100 ppm Cl- for wiping rags. Demonstrated. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No bucket of sanitizer available. Provide 100 ppm Cl- for wiping rags. Demonstrated. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Carefully pour the grease into the grease barrel. Clean up spills.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.4 Carefully pour the grease into the grease barrel. Clean up spills.

    • The concrete pad is cracking up. Replace or somehow render smooth and cleanable.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.5 The concrete pad is cracking up. Replace or somehow render smooth and cleanable.

    • The screen at the rear door has holes in it. Rescreen the door to render fly tight.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 The screen at the rear door has holes in it. Rescreen the door to render fly tight.

    • Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.

  15. EarlierSep 20, 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.

  16. EarlierSep 6, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    11 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (11)

    • Employee observed eating rice in the kitchen. Do not eat in he kitchen. Have employee wash his hands at the handwash sink. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Employee observed eating rice in the kitchen. Do not eat in he kitchen. Have employee wash his hands at the handwash sink. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Liquid soap dispenser appears to be stuck at kitchen handwash sink. Provide soap at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Liquid soap dispenser appears to be stuck at kitchen handwash sink. Provide soap at all times.

    • Pot stickers noted stored out at room temperature.. Employee says they will be cooked within one hour or thrown away.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Pot stickers noted stored out at room temperature.. Employee says they will be cooked within one hour or thrown away.

    • Flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to prevent entry of insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to prevent entry of insects.

    • Raw meat/fish/poultry observed stored above tofu in walk in box. Store all raw meat/fish/poultry below produce/prepared foods.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Raw meat/fish/poultry observed stored above tofu in walk in box. Store all raw meat/fish/poultry below produce/prepared foods.

    Show 6 more
    • Dirty soda crates used as shelving in the walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use commercial shelving only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Dirty soda crates used as shelving in the walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use commercial shelving only.

    • Bowls found in the bulk food containers. Use scoops with handles and only. Keep handles out of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Bowls found in the bulk food containers. Use scoops with handles and only. Keep handles out of food.

    • Use food grade only containers for food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Use food grade only containers for food.

    • No bucket of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Provide 100 ppm. COS. Demonstrated

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No bucket of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Provide 100 ppm. COS. Demonstrated

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Loose4 garbage observed in the dumpster. Bag all garbage carefully. Suggest locking the dumpster enclosure to keep unauthorized people/garbage out.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.5 Loose4 garbage observed in the dumpster. Bag all garbage carefully. Suggest locking the dumpster enclosure to keep unauthorized people/garbage out.

    • Greas3e noted on/around grease barrel and on ground and wall. Remove all grease carefully using best practices. Your grease hauler may be able to provide this service

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.7 Greas3e noted on/around grease barrel and on ground and wall. Remove all grease carefully using best practices. Your grease hauler may be able to provide this service

  17. EarlierFeb 2, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Two different employees observed eating in the kitchen. Employees must eat on breaks outside the kitchen. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Two different employees observed eating in the kitchen. Employees must eat on breaks outside the kitchen. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Raw meat observed stored over produce in the walk in box. Store raw meat/fish/poultry below produce/prepared foods.to prevent contamination by dripping.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Raw meat observed stored over produce in the walk in box. Store raw meat/fish/poultry below produce/prepared foods.to prevent contamination by dripping.

    • Food accumulation noted at floor in walk in box.. Clean and maintain sanitary. Food accumulation observed inside/outside/seals/bottoms on refrigeration units. Clean and maintain sanitary. Mold noted on plastic door strips at walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary. Ice build up noted at walk in freezer door. Determine cause and eliminate. Spray arm at dishwash is covered in foil and plastic. Remove all and repair/replace as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at floor in walk in box.. Clean and maintain sanitary. Food accumulation observed inside/outside/seals/bottoms on refrigeration units. Clean and maintain sanitary. Mold noted on plastic door strips at walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary. Ice build up noted at walk in freezer door. Determine cause and eliminate. Spray arm at dishwash is covered in foil and plastic. Remove all and repair/replace as needed.

    • Too much bleach in sanitizer bucket. Provide 100 ppm chlorine. Demonstrated. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Too much bleach in sanitizer bucket. Provide 100 ppm chlorine. Demonstrated. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Floor near walk in box must be smooth and cleanable. Repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Floor near walk in box must be smooth and cleanable. Repair as needed.

  18. EarlierApr 21, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    13 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (13)

    • Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification.

    • Provide Food Handler Cards for all employees.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide Food Handler Cards for all employees.

    • Hot water faucet at kitchen handwash sink is broken. Repair it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Hot water faucet at kitchen handwash sink is broken. Repair it.

    • Several PHF's recoded 43-44F in the reach in refrigerator. Maintain cold food 41F or below t all times. Adjust/repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Several PHF's recoded 43-44F in the reach in refrigerator. Maintain cold food 41F or below t all times. Adjust/repair as needed.

    • Uncovered food found in reach in and walk in box. Keep all food covered. Raw chicken observed stored above open box of tofu and produce. Store all raw meat/fish/poultry below prepared food/produce.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Uncovered food found in reach in and walk in box. Keep all food covered. Raw chicken observed stored above open box of tofu and produce. Store all raw meat/fish/poultry below prepared food/produce.

    Show 8 more
    • Sack of onions found stored on ground. Store all food 6 above the ground.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Sack of onions found stored on ground. Store all food 6 above the ground.

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

      The department's words

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

    • Milk/soda crates observed used as shelving. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk/soda crates observed used as shelving. Discontinue practice.

    • Bowls used for scooping bulk food. Use only scoops with handles. Handles must be stored out of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Bowls used for scooping bulk food. Use only scoops with handles. Handles must be stored out of food.

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

      The department's words

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

    • No buckets of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Provide 100 ppm chlorine. Employee sent to store to buy bleach. Demonstrated. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No buckets of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Provide 100 ppm chlorine. Employee sent to store to buy bleach. Demonstrated. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Men's restroom door found open. Keep it closed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Men's restroom door found open. Keep it closed.

    • Grease noted surrounding the grease bin in dumpster area. Clean thoroughly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Grease noted surrounding the grease bin in dumpster area. Clean thoroughly.

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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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Red placard
Source
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Questions about China Village

When was China Village last inspected?

The county last inspected China Village on Jun 16, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at China Village?

The county listed 8 violations on Jun 16, 2026: Code CHSC 114192; Code CHSC 113953.1; and Code CHSC 113986, and 5 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 Jun 16, 2026, the county marked 8 as critical.