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Creekside Bakery

Other food place · Novato, CA

18 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Oct 1, 2021

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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 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. LatestOct 1, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Oct 1, 2021.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  2. EarlierDec 14, 2020Follow-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.

  3. EarlierDec 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 5 marked critical.

    Critical (5)

    • 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.

    • 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 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.

    • 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 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.

  4. EarlierJun 29, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

      Corrected during the inspection

  5. EarlierJun 18, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

    • 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 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.

    • 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.

  6. EarlierNov 26, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

  7. EarlierApr 15, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Ensure all employees have valid food handler card.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Ensure all employees have valid food handler card.

  8. EarlierOct 17, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierAug 1, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Replace all home-style shelving with Metro commercial stainless steel type.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Replace all home-style shelving with Metro commercial stainless steel type.

    • Use scoops with handles only. No cups or bowls to dispense from bulk food bins.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Use scoops with handles only. No cups or bowls to dispense from bulk food bins.

    • Several flies observed in the kitchen: Keep doors closed Keep surfaces clean Keep indoor garbage cans covered.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Several flies observed in the kitchen: Keep doors closed Keep surfaces clean Keep indoor garbage cans covered.

    • Wash/rinse and sanitize all. Immerse 30 sec in 100 ppm chlorine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Wash/rinse and sanitize all. Immerse 30 sec in 100 ppm chlorine.

  10. EarlierNov 7, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Cut tomatoes in insert recorded 42.3F All cold food must be kept <41F. Suggest refrigerating whole tomatoes prior ro slicing and putting in insert

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cut tomatoes in insert recorded 42.3F All cold food must be kept <41F. Suggest refrigerating whole tomatoes prior ro slicing and putting in insert

    • Test strips not available. Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer solutions.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Test strips not available. Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer solutions.

    • Either paint with light colored enamel paint or replace wooded shelving. Must replace with stainless steel commercial - such as Metro.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 Either paint with light colored enamel paint or replace wooded shelving. Must replace with stainless steel commercial - such as Metro.

    • Replace/remove makeshift table under elec burner. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Replace/remove makeshift table under elec burner. 2ND NOTICE

    • Repair leak under reach in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Repair leak under reach in refrigerator.

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    • Provide increased lighting in the restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Provide increased lighting in the restroom.

    • Provide thermometers in each and every refrigeration unit. None found in two door reach in.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide thermometers in each and every refrigeration unit. None found in two door reach in.

    • Provide a working probe thermometer . Change batteries and/or replace.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide a working probe thermometer . Change batteries and/or replace.

    • Floor in rear to be resurfaced w/ 4 cove base by 6/31/18. Suggest installing commercial sheet vinyl.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Floor in rear to be resurfaced w/ 4 cove base by 6/31/18. Suggest installing commercial sheet vinyl.

  11. EarlierFeb 16, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Makeshift table observed below 2 burner electric cooktop. Replace with commercial shelving.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Makeshift table observed below 2 burner electric cooktop. Replace with commercial shelving.

    • Paint exposed wood shelving with light colored enamel paint. All shelving must be replaced with Metro type units when wood shelves are replaced.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Paint exposed wood shelving with light colored enamel paint. All shelving must be replaced with Metro type units when wood shelves are replaced.

    • Floor in rear storage rooms and restroom are badly deteriorated. Replace floor with approved commercial material with in 6 months. Detailed information available on our website and I will mail you a copy.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Floor in rear storage rooms and restroom are badly deteriorated. Replace floor with approved commercial material with in 6 months. Detailed information available on our website and I will mail you a copy.

    • Two burner electrical unit observed. Discussed approved use with owner. OK to boil water, melt sugar/frosting. Do not fry or use any oil without an approved hood system. Oil residue noted at rear burner. Discontinue practice immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149 Two burner electrical unit observed. Discussed approved use with owner. OK to boil water, melt sugar/frosting. Do not fry or use any oil without an approved hood system. Oil residue noted at rear burner. Discontinue practice immediately.

  12. EarlierJul 6, 2016Follow-up inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Some Food handler Cards have expired. Ensure all employees have valid cards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Some Food handler Cards have expired. Ensure all employees have valid cards.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Ham and cheese and brie croissants found at room temperature and discarded. See VCD form.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Ham and cheese and brie croissants found at room temperature and discarded. See VCD form.

    • Final rinse at dishwash machine recoded < 50 ppm. Provide 50 ppm at al times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114101 Final rinse at dishwash machine recoded < 50 ppm. Provide 50 ppm at al times.

    • Floor sink under three compartment sink is blocked. Call for service immediatly

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Floor sink under three compartment sink is blocked. Call for service immediatly

    • Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids.

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    • Soda crates observed used for shelving in walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Soda crates observed used for shelving in walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

  13. EarlierJun 27, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Some Food handler Cards have expired. Ensure all employees have valid cards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Some Food handler Cards have expired. Ensure all employees have valid cards.

      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

      Ham and cheese and brie croissants observed displayed at room temp. When time only is used as a public health control, proper records and documentation must be maintained. All food must be discarded after 4 hours.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 Ham and cheese and brie croissants observed displayed at room temp. When time only is used as a public health control, proper records and documentation must be maintained. All food must be discarded after 4 hours.

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

    Not critical (5)

    • Ham and cheese and brie croissants found at room temperature and discarded. See VCD form.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Ham and cheese and brie croissants found at room temperature and discarded. See VCD form.

    • Final rinse at dishwash machine recoded < 50 ppm. Provide 50 ppm at al times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114101 Final rinse at dishwash machine recoded < 50 ppm. Provide 50 ppm at al times.

    • Floor sink under three compartment sink is blocked. Call for service immediatly

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Floor sink under three compartment sink is blocked. Call for service immediatly

    • Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids.

    • Soda crates observed used for shelving in walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Soda crates observed used for shelving in walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

  14. EarlierJan 28, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Repair/replace broken papertowel dispensers in the restroom and kitchen. Provide papertowels IN the dispenser in the restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Repair/replace broken papertowel dispensers in the restroom and kitchen. Provide papertowels IN the dispenser in the restroom.

    • Bulk food found stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Bulk food found stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids.

    • Milk crates/soda crates found used as shelving. Discontinue use. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates/soda crates found used as shelving. Discontinue use. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

    • Grease/dust noted at baffels in hood. Steam clean to prevent build up.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease/dust noted at baffels in hood. Steam clean to prevent build up.

    • Rear door found open. Keep it closed to prevent the entry of insects etc..

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Rear door found open. Keep it closed to prevent the entry of insects etc..

  15. EarlierJul 27, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • The reach in fridge below coffee, is holding liquids (milk) at 48F. Must maintain temperature of potentially hazardous foods at 41f or below. Instructed operator to defrost refrigerator overnight.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 The reach in fridge below coffee, is holding liquids (milk) at 48F. Must maintain temperature of potentially hazardous foods at 41f or below. Instructed operator to defrost refrigerator overnight.

    • No signage at hand washing sink, provided hand washing sticker for bathroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 No signage at hand washing sink, provided hand washing sticker for bathroom.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Dishwasher was low on sanitizer (bleach). Operator put new sanitizer in during inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114101.a Dishwasher was low on sanitizer (bleach). Operator put new sanitizer in during inspection.

      Corrected during the inspection

  16. EarlierMay 1, 2014Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • 2% milk in self-serve carafe at 46F. Maintain at 41F or below or keep TPHC logs.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 2% milk in self-serve carafe at 46F. Maintain at 41F or below or keep TPHC logs.

  17. EarlierMay 1, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Small (closed) milks in bottom of CocaCola refrigerator at 49F. Must be maintained at 45F or below, or 41 F or below if opened. Self-serve 2% milk at 46F. Must be maintained at 41F or below. Corrected onsite. Repeated violation! Suspect ineffective container.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Small (closed) milks in bottom of CocaCola refrigerator at 49F. Must be maintained at 45F or below, or 41 F or below if opened. Self-serve 2% milk at 46F. Must be maintained at 41F or below. Corrected onsite. Repeated violation! Suspect ineffective container.

    • Food stored on floor of freezer. Store 6 off the ground. Corrected onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Food stored on floor of freezer. Store 6 off the ground. Corrected onsite.

    • Observed debris on interior and exterior of ice machine. Corrected onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Observed debris on interior and exterior of ice machine. Corrected onsite.

    • Observed damp cloths used to cover produce in refrigerator. Must use non-porous material in lieu of linens. Linens will harbor bacteria. Corrected onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185 Observed damp cloths used to cover produce in refrigerator. Must use non-porous material in lieu of linens. Linens will harbor bacteria. Corrected onsite.

    • Bleach weak at sanitizer solution (<10 ppm). Corrected onsite to 100 ppm.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Bleach weak at sanitizer solution (<10 ppm). Corrected onsite to 100 ppm.

  18. EarlierFeb 26, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Must have all Certified Food Safety Manager information and Food Handler cards onsite. Copies acceptable. None onsite today, but owner says they are valid and will be there at next inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Must have all Certified Food Safety Manager information and Food Handler cards onsite. Copies acceptable. None onsite today, but owner says they are valid and will be there at next inspection.

    • Handwash sink had pooled food debris (soup?) in basin. Must be used for handwashing ONLY.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Handwash sink had pooled food debris (soup?) in basin. Must be used for handwashing ONLY.

    • Cakes (including cheesecake) on middle shelf of display case nearset to the door at 52F - 56F. Had been in case approx. 1.5 hours; moved to adjacent case which was at 38F. Self-serve 1/2 and 1/2 at 45F. Maintain at 41F or below or keep logs for time as a public health control.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cakes (including cheesecake) on middle shelf of display case nearset to the door at 52F - 56F. Had been in case approx. 1.5 hours; moved to adjacent case which was at 38F. Self-serve 1/2 and 1/2 at 45F. Maintain at 41F or below or keep logs for time as a public health control.

    • Quiches in non-refrigerated display case at 72F - 74F. Must keep logs for time as a public health control. Sheet given today. REPEAT VIOLATION.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 Quiches in non-refrigerated display case at 72F - 74F. Must keep logs for time as a public health control. Sheet given today. REPEAT VIOLATION.

    • Thoroughly clean all floors. Flour and black, caked-on debris observed. Clean under/behind equipment. Clean gaskets on refrigeration units. Clean exterior of ice machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Thoroughly clean all floors. Flour and black, caked-on debris observed. Clean under/behind equipment. Clean gaskets on refrigeration units. Clean exterior of ice machine.

    Show 5 more
    • Obtain test strips for dishwasher, wiping cloth sanitizer solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Obtain test strips for dishwasher, wiping cloth sanitizer solution.

    • Ice scoop must be stored in approved manner. Use dedicated, cleanable container. Observed stored on top of ice machine on a towel.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Ice scoop must be stored in approved manner. Use dedicated, cleanable container. Observed stored on top of ice machine on a towel.

    • Repair refrigerated display case near door. Must maintain 41 F throught unit. Has condensation/defrosting issues. Overflow/leak? occurring at handwash station in prep area. Bucket is being used to collect water. Investigate and repair.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Repair refrigerated display case near door. Must maintain 41 F throught unit. Has condensation/defrosting issues. Overflow/leak? occurring at handwash station in prep area. Bucket is being used to collect water. Investigate and repair.

    • Multiple towels (soiled) observed on counter surfaces. Must store in sanitizer solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Multiple towels (soiled) observed on counter surfaces. Must store in sanitizer solution.

    • Multiple towels (soiled) observed on counter surfaces. Must store in sanitizer solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Multiple towels (soiled) observed on counter surfaces. Must store in sanitizer solution.

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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Result
Green placard
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Questions about Creekside Bakery

When was Creekside Bakery last inspected?

The county last inspected Creekside Bakery on Oct 1, 2021. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Creekside Bakery?

The county listed 1 violation on Oct 1, 2021: Code CHSC 113996.

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 Oct 1, 2021, the county marked none as critical.