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Deer Park Retirement Residence

Other food place · Novato, CA

19 inspections

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2 problems found · Routine county inspection · Mar 5, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 114002.1 CHSC 114002.1How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 113984.d CHSC 113984.dHow 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 · 19 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. LatestMar 5, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Mar 5, 2026.

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 114002.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114002.1

    • Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

  2. EarlierFeb 26, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Cut strawberries stored on rack by kitchen entrance without temperature control measured at 54 *F. Operator stated strawberries were removed from refrigeration roughly 30 minutes ago. Cut fruits are considered potentially hazardous. Maintain all PHF at 41 *F or below. Operator returned strawberries to walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cut strawberries stored on rack by kitchen entrance without temperature control measured at 54 *F. Operator stated strawberries were removed from refrigeration roughly 30 minutes ago. Cut fruits are considered potentially hazardous. Maintain all PHF at 41 *F or below. Operator returned strawberries to walk-in refrigerator.

  3. EarlierMar 29, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Milk on cart without temperature control recorded at 61°F. 2 containers of fruit with melons in it recorded at 52°F. / Keep milk and cut melons under refrigeration to cold hold at 41°F or below. Discard out of temperature foods.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Milk on cart without temperature control recorded at 61°F. 2 containers of fruit with melons in it recorded at 52°F. / Keep milk and cut melons under refrigeration to cold hold at 41°F or below. Discard out of temperature foods.

  4. EarlierAug 18, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • CFM expired and 4 food handler cards expired. / Obtain valid certification within 30 days from today or cost recovery fees apply.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 CFM expired and 4 food handler cards expired. / Obtain valid certification within 30 days from today or cost recovery fees apply.

  5. EarlierOct 27, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  6. EarlierDec 22, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  7. EarlierNov 4, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

    • Code CHSC 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Code CHSC 114119

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114119

    • Code CHSC 114190

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114190

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 114245.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114245.1

  8. EarlierJun 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Code CHSC 114119

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114119

  9. EarlierAug 19, 2019Follow-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. EarlierAug 12, 2019Routine 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

  11. EarlierJan 11, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Hand soap dispenser at front hand wash sink needs to be repaired or replaced.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Hand soap dispenser at front hand wash sink needs to be repaired or replaced.

  12. EarlierMay 9, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 5 marked critical.

    Critical (5)

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

      Provide Food Safety Certification or Food Handler Card for John.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide Food Safety Certification or Food Handler Card for John.

      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

      Employee observed washing hands with cold water. Always use warm water.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Employee observed washing hands with cold water. Always use warm water.

      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

      Desserts noted stored for customer self service without a sneeze guard. Discussed ideas to protect open food. Customers observed touching several cookies and not using tongs. Discussed ways to protect cookies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Desserts noted stored for customer self service without a sneeze guard. Discussed ideas to protect open food. Customers observed touching several cookies and not using tongs. Discussed ways to protect cookies.

      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

      Dust/mold noted at fan guards, walls, and ceiling in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards, walls, and ceiling in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      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

      Test strips for high temp dishwash machine not available. Provide and use test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Test strips for high temp dishwash machine not available. Provide and use test strips.

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

    Not critical (3)

    • Prep table with wood support is on order to be replaced. The lid on the reach in refrigerator is broken. Repair it. Ice build up noted in walk in freezer. Both walk in doors are on order to be replaced.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Prep table with wood support is on order to be replaced. The lid on the reach in refrigerator is broken. Repair it. Ice build up noted in walk in freezer. Both walk in doors are on order to be replaced.

    • Food accumulation noted at large can opener. Run through the dishwash machine daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114139 Food accumulation noted at large can opener. Run through the dishwash machine daily.

    • Deep fryer is too big to fit under the hood. The fryer must fit with in 6 of the edge of the hood. DO NOT USE THE FRYER Provide a spec sheet if another fryer is desired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Deep fryer is too big to fit under the hood. The fryer must fit with in 6 of the edge of the hood. DO NOT USE THE FRYER Provide a spec sheet if another fryer is desired.

  13. EarlierApr 4, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Several pieces of baked chicken breast recoded below 135F. All hot food must be kept at 135F or above at all times. Chicken will be served within 4 hours window for TPHC. Discard any leftover chicken today. Potentially hazardous desserts observed displayed with out temp control. If you wish to use TPHC, You must keep records. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Several pieces of baked chicken breast recoded below 135F. All hot food must be kept at 135F or above at all times. Chicken will be served within 4 hours window for TPHC. Discard any leftover chicken today. Potentially hazardous desserts observed displayed with out temp control. If you wish to use TPHC, You must keep records. MAJOR VIOLATION

      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

      Prep table with wood support is on order to be replaced. The lid on the reach in refrigerator is broken. Repair it. Ice build up noted in walk in freezer. Both walk in doors are on order to be replaced.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Prep table with wood support is on order to be replaced. The lid on the reach in refrigerator is broken. Repair it. Ice build up noted in walk in freezer. Both walk in doors are on order to be replaced.

      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

      Food accumulation noted at large can opener. Run through the dishwash machine daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114139 Food accumulation noted at large can opener. Run through the dishwash machine daily.

      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

      Deep fryer is too big to fit under the hood. The fryer must fit with in 6 of the edge of the hood. DO NOT USE THE FRYER Provide a spec sheet if another fryer is desired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Deep fryer is too big to fit under the hood. The fryer must fit with in 6 of the edge of the hood. DO NOT USE THE FRYER Provide a spec sheet if another fryer is desired.

      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)

    • Provide Food Safety Certification or Food Handler Card for John.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide Food Safety Certification or Food Handler Card for John.

    • Employee observed washing hands with cold water. Always use warm water.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Employee observed washing hands with cold water. Always use warm water.

    • Desserts noted stored for customer self service without a sneeze guard. Discussed ideas to protect open food. Customers observed touching several cookies and not using tongs. Discussed ways to protect cookies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Desserts noted stored for customer self service without a sneeze guard. Discussed ideas to protect open food. Customers observed touching several cookies and not using tongs. Discussed ways to protect cookies.

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards, walls, and ceiling in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards, walls, and ceiling in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Test strips for high temp dishwash machine not available. Provide and use test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Test strips for high temp dishwash machine not available. Provide and use test strips.

  14. EarlierAug 16, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  15. EarlierAug 1, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification. Keep original on premises

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification. Keep original on premises

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

      The department's words

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

    • Determine cause of ice build up on floor in walk in freezer and eliminate. Remove ice. Repair support at prep table under Cleveland unit. Remove exposed wood 2x4

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Determine cause of ice build up on floor in walk in freezer and eliminate. Remove ice. Repair support at prep table under Cleveland unit. Remove exposed wood 2x4

    • No dishwash temp labels available. Provide them to monitor the final rinse at dishwash machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114101.2 No dishwash temp labels available. Provide them to monitor the final rinse at dishwash machine.

    • Ice scoop noted in ice machine. Store in a sanitary manner .

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Ice scoop noted in ice machine. Store in a sanitary manner .

    Show 3 more
    • Baffles at hood observed not aligned properly. Ensure baffles are placed correctly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Baffles at hood observed not aligned properly. Ensure baffles are placed correctly.

    • Dumpster lids noted open. Keep them closed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Dumpster lids noted open. Keep them closed.

    • Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

  16. EarlierDec 8, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Desserts observed unprotected at self service display. Provide sneeze guards to protect against droplet contamination.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Desserts observed unprotected at self service display. Provide sneeze guards to protect against droplet contamination.

    • Boxes of food found on ground in walk in box and freezer. Store all food 6 above ground or on racks or pallets. Store open bags of bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. Tied off bags not approved.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Boxes of food found on ground in walk in box and freezer. Store all food 6 above ground or on racks or pallets. Store open bags of bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. Tied off bags not approved.

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

      The department's words

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

    • Food accumulation noted at large can opener. Put through the dishwash machine daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114139 Food accumulation noted at large can opener. Put through the dishwash machine daily.

    • Ensure scoop handles are stored out of food in bulk food containers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Ensure scoop handles are stored out of food in bulk food containers.

    Show 2 more
    • Repoace missing covers for overhead light and fan in utensil storage area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Repoace missing covers for overhead light and fan in utensil storage area.

    • Keep wet rgs in sanitizer solution when not in use.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Keep wet rgs in sanitizer solution when not in use.

  17. EarlierMar 22, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification ASAP

    • Provide proof of Food Handler Cards ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food Handler Cards ASAP

    • Kitchen papertowel dispenser found empty. Provide papertowels at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Kitchen papertowel dispenser found empty. Provide papertowels at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

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

      The department's words

      CHSC 113984 Bulk foods found stored in open bags. Store bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Boxes of food found stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Store all food six inches above the floor.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Boxes of food found stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Store all food six inches above the floor.

    Show 3 more
    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Store scoops with handle out of food. Scoop handle observed touching bulk food. Use scoops with a handle, not bowls, to scoop food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Store scoops with handle out of food. Scoop handle observed touching bulk food. Use scoops with a handle, not bowls, to scoop food.

    • Replace missing shatterproof light above pot/pan storage.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Replace missing shatterproof light above pot/pan storage.

  18. EarlierJul 28, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Several food handler cards have expired. All food handlers to renew cards within 1 month. New chef [name] to enroll in CFM exam this week and receive Food Safety Manager cert. within 1 month. Email or fax to EHS when complete.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Several food handler cards have expired. All food handlers to renew cards within 1 month. New chef [name] to enroll in CFM exam this week and receive Food Safety Manager cert. within 1 month. Email or fax to EHS when complete.

    • Observed household Sunbeam microwave in use. Use commercial unit only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Observed household Sunbeam microwave in use. Use commercial unit only.

  19. EarlierJul 29, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Milk out at breakfast bar at 49F. Had been out approximately 2 hours. Must maintain 41F or below; hold on ice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Milk out at breakfast bar at 49F. Had been out approximately 2 hours. Must maintain 41F or below; hold on ice.

    • For dishes at breakfast bar (individual fruit cups), ensure that food is protected (sneeze guards). None today. Per chef, dishes will be individually wrapped with saran wrap.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 For dishes at breakfast bar (individual fruit cups), ensure that food is protected (sneeze guards). None today. Per chef, dishes will be individually wrapped with saran wrap.

Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

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About this record

Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L10613.

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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
Green placard
Source
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Questions about Deer Park Retirement Residence

When was Deer Park Retirement Residence last inspected?

The county last inspected Deer Park Retirement Residence on Mar 5, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Deer Park Retirement Residence?

The county listed 2 violations on Mar 5, 2026: Code CHSC 114002.1 and Code CHSC 113984.d.

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, 2026, the county marked none as critical.