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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Aug 14, 2026
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- Water at 3-comp sink fluctuating between 90-108 F. Water must reach 120 F to wash dishes and operate facility safely. Repair by 4 PM to 120 F or facility may be closed. CHSC 114192How 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 · 14 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).
In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
Every visit
LatestAug 14, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Aug 14, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Water at 3-comp sink fluctuating between 90-108 F. Water must reach 120 F to wash dishes and operate facility safely. Repair by 4 PM to 120 F or facility may be closed.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Water at 3-comp sink fluctuating between 90-108 F. Water must reach 120 F to wash dishes and operate facility safely. Repair by 4 PM to 120 F or facility may be closed.
EarlierNov 18, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed 0ppm quat sanitizer solution at 3-comp sink. Facility used the wrong test strips. Quat sanitizer must read 200ppm. 3-comp remade and proper sanitizer observed. Quat strips left on site.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.7 Observed 0ppm quat sanitizer solution at 3-comp sink. Facility used the wrong test strips. Quat sanitizer must read 200ppm. 3-comp remade and proper sanitizer observed. Quat strips left on site.
EarlierDec 10, 2024Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
The data does not list this inspection's violations.
EarlierDec 6, 2024Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
The data does not list this inspection's violations.
EarlierDec 3, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Hot and cold water not available at handsink in back room. Employee stated that sink leaks and water was shut off at sink. Hot and cold water shall be provided at all times. Repair sink within 7 days. Send invoice to inspector email to confirm repair.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot and cold water not available at handsink in back room. Employee stated that sink leaks and water was shut off at sink. Hot and cold water shall be provided at all times. Repair sink within 7 days. Send invoice to inspector email to confirm repair.
EarlierOct 17, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Replace missing ceiling panels to prevent vermin. Seal holes, cracks, crevices to prevent any possible entry/harborage of vermin.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 Replace missing ceiling panels to prevent vermin. Seal holes, cracks, crevices to prevent any possible entry/harborage of vermin.
EarlierFeb 28, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierJan 24, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114113
The department's words
Code CHSC 114113
EarlierDec 19, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Keep food manger certification and food handler cards on site.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Keep food manger certification and food handler cards on site.
EarlierJan 26, 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.
EarlierJan 11, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
* No hot water at restroom hand sink (temp was about 60F). Requirement is 100F. Repair. Major violation. If upgrades have to be made to the water heater to repair this, notify our department prior to installation. * Water at front handsink was too hot (120F) and it was difficult to adjust temp. Repair so sink is usable.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 * No hot water at restroom hand sink (temp was about 60F). Requirement is 100F. Repair. Major violation. If upgrades have to be made to the water heater to repair this, notify our department prior to installation. * Water at front handsink was too hot (120F) and it was difficult to adjust temp. Repair so sink is usable.
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Not critical (5)
No food manager certification or food handler cards available for viewing. Keep copies on-site and e-mail me copies within 30 days or cost recovery fees will be charged. Repeat violation.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 No food manager certification or food handler cards available for viewing. Keep copies on-site and e-mail me copies within 30 days or cost recovery fees will be charged. Repeat violation.
Ensure hand sinks are supplied with wall-mounted soap and papertowels dispensers at all times. None of these supplies were wall mounted and some sinks were missing these supplies.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Ensure hand sinks are supplied with wall-mounted soap and papertowels dispensers at all times. None of these supplies were wall mounted and some sinks were missing these supplies.
* Clean area around water heater, This area was very dusty. * Clean piping under dipwell. It appears that piping is leaking which is causing this area to become slimy.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c * Clean area around water heater, This area was very dusty. * Clean piping under dipwell. It appears that piping is leaking which is causing this area to become slimy.
Replace missing ceiling panels to prevent vermin.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 Replace missing ceiling panels to prevent vermin.
Remove equipment unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility. Observed old wall panels and security cameras by back hand sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Remove equipment unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility. Observed old wall panels and security cameras by back hand sink.
EarlierOct 27, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Code CHSC 114192
The department's words
Code CHSC 114192
Code CHSC 114175
The department's words
Code CHSC 114175
Code CHSC 114149
The department's words
Code CHSC 114149
Code CHSC 114190
The department's words
Code CHSC 114190
Code CHSC 114245.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114245.1
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Code CHSC 114268
The department's words
Code CHSC 114268
Code CHSC 114381
The department's words
Code CHSC 114381
Code CHSC 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
EarlierSep 25, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
Send a copy of the Food Manager Certification and Food Handler Cards to EHS within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Send a copy of the Food Manager Certification and Food Handler Cards to EHS within 30 days.
Utensils stored in dirty water in the dipper well. Clean and sanitize utensils and dipper well prior to use.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Utensils stored in dirty water in the dipper well. Clean and sanitize utensils and dipper well prior to use.
Utensils stored in dirty water in the dipper well. Clean and sanitize utensils and dipper well prior to use.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Utensils stored in dirty water in the dipper well. Clean and sanitize utensils and dipper well prior to use.
Do not store food utensils/containers in the bathroom.
The department's words
CHSC 114049 Do not store food utensils/containers in the bathroom.
Wiping cloths are laundered every 2 days. Launder wiping cloths every day prior to use.
The department's words
CHSC 114185 Wiping cloths are laundered every 2 days. Launder wiping cloths every day prior to use.
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Clean floor sinks to remove food debris.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Clean floor sinks to remove food debris.
Display your permit to operate where it is visible to the public. Please contact me if you need a new copy.
The department's words
CHSC 114381 Display your permit to operate where it is visible to the public. Please contact me if you need a new copy.
EarlierMay 7, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
There is no soap or paper towles in the bathroom. Keep sink supplied with soap and paper towels (in permanently-mounted dispenser) at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953 There is no soap or paper towles in the bathroom. Keep sink supplied with soap and paper towels (in permanently-mounted dispenser) at all times.
Observed igloo coolers and serving bowls in the bathroom. Do not store food or any food-related items in the bathroom. Observed single-serve containers in the attic space. Do not store food or food-related items in the attic. Store food and food related items in approved areas only to protect food from contamination.
The department's words
CHSC 114049 Observed igloo coolers and serving bowls in the bathroom. Do not store food or any food-related items in the bathroom. Observed single-serve containers in the attic space. Do not store food or food-related items in the attic. Store food and food related items in approved areas only to protect food from contamination.
Provide an air gap between pipes and floor sinks of at least one inch at floor sinks under the 3-compartment sink and under the dipper well to prevent backflow of wastewater into fixtures.
The department's words
CHSC 114193 Provide an air gap between pipes and floor sinks of at least one inch at floor sinks under the 3-compartment sink and under the dipper well to prevent backflow of wastewater into fixtures.
Stock toilet paper in a permanently-mounted dispenser.
The department's words
CHSC 114250 Stock toilet paper in a permanently-mounted dispenser.
Repair broken tile under the dipper well. Repair broken tile/coving beside the janitorial sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Repair broken tile under the dipper well. Repair broken tile/coving beside the janitorial sink.
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Send a copy of the food manager's certification to EHS within 30 days. The CFM on file is expired. Note the name and facility on fax or email.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Send a copy of the food manager's certification to EHS within 30 days. The CFM on file is expired. Note the name and facility on fax or email.
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
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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