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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Sep 9, 2026
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- Code CHSC 113996 CHSC 113996How 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 · 7 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
LatestSep 9, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Sep 9, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
EarlierJan 15, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
EarlierOct 31, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Refrigeration unit for sandwiches, salads and parfaits recorded at 47°F, 43°F and 44°F respectively. Ambient temperature of said unit recorded at 43°F. / Adjust or repair unit to cold hold food at 41°F or below.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Refrigeration unit for sandwiches, salads and parfaits recorded at 47°F, 43°F and 44°F respectively. Ambient temperature of said unit recorded at 43°F. / Adjust or repair unit to cold hold food at 41°F or below.
EarlierApr 5, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Unopened containers of milk measured 43.1 - 48.3 degrees F in two door refrigerator (Traulsen) next to the hot water heater.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Unopened containers of milk measured 43.1 - 48.3 degrees F in two door refrigerator (Traulsen) next to the hot water heater.
EarlierMar 15, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
13 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (13)
No mounted soap dispenser at behind-the-counter area and no soap inside mounted dispenser in employees restroom. Repair or replace broken paper towel dispenser in restroom on right side that is utilized by customers.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No mounted soap dispenser at behind-the-counter area and no soap inside mounted dispenser in employees restroom. Repair or replace broken paper towel dispenser in restroom on right side that is utilized by customers.
Clean interior of ice machine to remove slight accumulation of grey material.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Clean interior of ice machine to remove slight accumulation of grey material.
Observed deteriorated wood shelving in outside storage room. Approved shelving will be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Observed deteriorated wood shelving in outside storage room. Approved shelving will be required at the remodel.
Facility does not have a food prep sink. A food prep sink will be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114163 Facility does not have a food prep sink. A food prep sink will be required at the remodel.
Observed hose from espresso machine draining to area below unit in cupboard. Approved plumbing will be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Observed hose from espresso machine draining to area below unit in cupboard. Approved plumbing will be required at the remodel.
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Observed unlabeled pastries wrapped in plastic wrap on customer side of counter without any labels. Keep pastries behind the-counter in pastry case or provide proper labels.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Observed unlabeled pastries wrapped in plastic wrap on customer side of counter without any labels. Keep pastries behind the-counter in pastry case or provide proper labels.
Only a few food handling cards available to view at time of inspection. One CA food hander card is expired. Any food handler that does not have a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Only a few food handling cards available to view at time of inspection. One CA food hander card is expired. Any food handler that does not have a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.
Provide quaternary test strips to check sanitizer level in wiping cloth container and two-compartment utensil washing sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 Provide quaternary test strips to check sanitizer level in wiping cloth container and two-compartment utensil washing sink.
Facility does not have a janitorial sink. A janitorial sink will need to be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114279 Facility does not have a janitorial sink. A janitorial sink will need to be required at the remodel.
Replace missing handle from microwave. Correct within two months.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Replace missing handle from microwave. Correct within two months.
Observed double panini griddle and a toaster with rotating rack on top of a counter. Submit application for exemption from mechanical ventilation with specification sheets, and plan check fee of $311 by April 12, 2018.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Observed double panini griddle and a toaster with rotating rack on top of a counter. Submit application for exemption from mechanical ventilation with specification sheets, and plan check fee of $311 by April 12, 2018.
Observed employee with gloved hand touch mouth and then touch the turkey in the prep refrigerator and threw turkey into the garbage, followed by a quick rinse of hands in hand wash sink. Food handler proceeded into kitchen to continue food handling. Once gloves are contaminated, the gloved must be removed and hands shall be washed before donning new gloves or handling food. 3/15/18: Observed a food handler come into the behind-the-counter area and don gloves without first washing hands.
The department's words
CHSC 113973.b-c Observed employee with gloved hand touch mouth and then touch the turkey in the prep refrigerator and threw turkey into the garbage, followed by a quick rinse of hands in hand wash sink. Food handler proceeded into kitchen to continue food handling. Once gloves are contaminated, the gloved must be removed and hands shall be washed before donning new gloves or handling food. 3/15/18: Observed a food handler come into the behind-the-counter area and don gloves without first washing hands.
Caesar dressing contains raw eggs.
The department's words
CHSC 114093 Caesar dressing contains raw eggs.
EarlierMar 13, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
19 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (19)
Most recent inspection report not available to view. Relocate sign that notifies consumers that the most recent inspection report is available to view upon request so it is clearly visible to consumers.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Most recent inspection report not available to view. Relocate sign that notifies consumers that the most recent inspection report is available to view upon request so it is clearly visible to consumers.
No mounted soap dispenser at behind-the-counter area and no soap inside mounted dispenser in employees restroom. Repair or replace broken paper towel dispenser in restroom on right side that is utilized by customers.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No mounted soap dispenser at behind-the-counter area and no soap inside mounted dispenser in employees restroom. Repair or replace broken paper towel dispenser in restroom on right side that is utilized by customers.
Roast beef in insert pan in prep refrigerator measured 43 degress Fahrenheit. roast beef mounded too high in insert pan. Place smaller quantity in insert pan. Pooled eggs in kitchen measured 46 degrees F. Pooled eggs observed on ice bath, Ice only at bottom of container. Container is too small. Provide larger container for ice, so ice can go up around the perimeter of the container to top level of eggs. Milk in carafe on customer counter measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Roast beef in insert pan in prep refrigerator measured 43 degress Fahrenheit. roast beef mounded too high in insert pan. Place smaller quantity in insert pan. Pooled eggs in kitchen measured 46 degrees F. Pooled eggs observed on ice bath, Ice only at bottom of container. Container is too small. Provide larger container for ice, so ice can go up around the perimeter of the container to top level of eggs. Milk in carafe on customer counter measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Clean interior of ice machine to remove slight accumulation of grey material.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Clean interior of ice machine to remove slight accumulation of grey material.
Observed deteriorated wood shelving in outside storage room. Approved shelving will be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Observed deteriorated wood shelving in outside storage room. Approved shelving will be required at the remodel.
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Facility does not have a food prep sink. A food prep sink will be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114163 Facility does not have a food prep sink. A food prep sink will be required at the remodel.
Observed hose from espresso machine draining to area below unit in cupboard. Approved plumbing will be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Observed hose from espresso machine draining to area below unit in cupboard. Approved plumbing will be required at the remodel.
Water only reached a maximum of 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected onsite.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.c Water only reached a maximum of 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected onsite.
Observed uncovered jams, sugar, and other foods for oatmeal uncovered on customer counter.
The department's words
CHSC 114060 Observed uncovered jams, sugar, and other foods for oatmeal uncovered on customer counter.
Observed unlabeled pastries wrapped in plastic wrap on customer side of counter without any labels. Keep pastries behind the-counter in pastry case or provide proper labels.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Observed unlabeled pastries wrapped in plastic wrap on customer side of counter without any labels. Keep pastries behind the-counter in pastry case or provide proper labels.
Only a few food handling cards available to view at time of inspection. One CA food hander card is expired. Any food handler that does not have a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Only a few food handling cards available to view at time of inspection. One CA food hander card is expired. Any food handler that does not have a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.
Thermometer for prep refrigerator not in easily visible location. Corrected.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Thermometer for prep refrigerator not in easily visible location. Corrected.
Provide quaternary test strips to check sanitizer level in wiping cloth container and two-compartment utensil washing sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 Provide quaternary test strips to check sanitizer level in wiping cloth container and two-compartment utensil washing sink.
Facility does not have a janitorial sink. A janitorial sink will need to be required at the remodel.
The department's words
CHSC 114279 Facility does not have a janitorial sink. A janitorial sink will need to be required at the remodel.
Replace missing handle from microwave. Correct within two months.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Replace missing handle from microwave. Correct within two months.
No sanitizer in wiping cloth container. Wiping cloth container is filled from automatic system by two-compartment utensil washing sink. Provide 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 No sanitizer in wiping cloth container. Wiping cloth container is filled from automatic system by two-compartment utensil washing sink. Provide 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Observed double panini griddle and a toaster with rotating rack on top of a counter. Submit application for exemption from mechanical ventilation with specification sheets, and plan check fee of $311 by April 12, 2018.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Observed double panini griddle and a toaster with rotating rack on top of a counter. Submit application for exemption from mechanical ventilation with specification sheets, and plan check fee of $311 by April 12, 2018.
Observed employee with gloved hand touch mouth and then touch the turkey in the prep refrigerator and threw turkey into the garbage, followed by a quick rinse of hands in hand wash sink. Food handler proceeded into kitchen to continue food handling. Once gloves are contaminated, the gloved must be removed and hands shall be washed before donning new gloves or handling food.
The department's words
CHSC 113973.b-c Observed employee with gloved hand touch mouth and then touch the turkey in the prep refrigerator and threw turkey into the garbage, followed by a quick rinse of hands in hand wash sink. Food handler proceeded into kitchen to continue food handling. Once gloves are contaminated, the gloved must be removed and hands shall be washed before donning new gloves or handling food.
Caesar dressing contains raw eggs.
The department's words
CHSC 114093 Caesar dressing contains raw eggs.
EarlierSep 13, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
One expired CA food handler card.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 One expired CA food handler card.
Water reached a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.c Water reached a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wiping cloth on prep refrigerator cutting board.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Wiping cloth on prep refrigerator cutting board.
Corrected during the inspection
Thermometers not seen in prep refrigerator or three door refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Thermometers not seen in prep refrigerator or three door refrigerator.
Corrected during the inspection
Microwave is missing handle and screws protrude on exterior of door. Clean exterior of bulk storage containers.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Microwave is missing handle and screws protrude on exterior of door. Clean exterior of bulk storage containers.
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Clean ANSUL system to remove dust accumulation.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Clean ANSUL system to remove dust accumulation.
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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