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Donut Works

Other food place · Novato, CA

21 inspections

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2 problems found · Routine county inspection · Jun 12, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 113984 CHSC 113984How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 114130 CHSC 114130How 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 · 21 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

  1. LatestJun 12, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 12, 2026.

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

  2. EarlierNov 20, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Code CHSC 114254

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114254

    • Code CHSC 114051

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114051

    • Code CHSC 114049

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114049

    • Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

  3. EarlierJan 29, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Newspaper used as floor mats and lining against the walls to absorb grease. Equipment shall be non absorbent and easily cleanable. Discontinue using newspapers as material and discard all newspaper in kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Newspaper used as floor mats and lining against the walls to absorb grease. Equipment shall be non absorbent and easily cleanable. Discontinue using newspapers as material and discard all newspaper in kitchen.

  4. EarlierNov 15, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Restroom self-closing device damaged. / Repair device so door is self-closing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Restroom self-closing device damaged. / Repair device so door is self-closing.

  5. EarlierOct 3, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed newspapers used as mats on floor to absorb grease. Discontinue this practice. Obtain mats that are allowable and maintain in clean condition.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Observed newspapers used as mats on floor to absorb grease. Discontinue this practice. Obtain mats that are allowable and maintain in clean condition.

  6. EarlierDec 6, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114377

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114377

  7. EarlierApr 5, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

  8. EarlierAug 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113967

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113967

  9. EarlierFeb 18, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

  10. EarlierJul 19, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Floors and walls damaged in facility. / Repair to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Floors and walls damaged in facility. / Repair to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

  11. EarlierJul 17, 2019Routine inspectionYellow placard

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Observed rodent droppings on food contact surfaces, including food containers. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Observed rodent droppings on food contact surfaces, including food containers. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

      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

      Observed rodent droppings throughout the facility. Exclude rodents, clean kitchen thoroughly, seal all possible entry points, and monitor for new activity. Droppings appear to be mostly dry. If you see any new signs of activity, stop operating immediately and exclude rodents.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed rodent droppings throughout the facility. Exclude rodents, clean kitchen thoroughly, seal all possible entry points, and monitor for new activity. Droppings appear to be mostly dry. If you see any new signs of activity, stop operating immediately and exclude rodents.

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

  12. EarlierNov 21, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Bulk food bags observed on floor. Keep all food 6 above ground or on racks or pallets. Corrected during inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Bulk food bags observed on floor. Keep all food 6 above ground or on racks or pallets. Corrected during inspection.

  13. EarlierApr 3, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Remove plastic wrap at three compartment sink and repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Remove plastic wrap at three compartment sink and repair as needed.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Baffles must be aligned in hood. (vertically)

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Baffles must be aligned in hood. (vertically)

    • Jacket found stored with food. Store separately. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Jacket found stored with food. Store separately. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  14. EarlierOct 17, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • All employees must have Food handler cards - even if they are just helping out

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 All employees must have Food handler cards - even if they are just helping out

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times. Suggest having ONE type of dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times. Suggest having ONE type of dispenser.

    • Remove paper form behind equipment under the hood. Keep the wall clean.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Remove paper form behind equipment under the hood. Keep the wall clean.

    • Food accumulation noted at inside/outside/lids at bulk food bins. Clean thoroughly. Food debris noted at refrigerator handles/outside on doors. Clean thorioughly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Food accumulation noted at inside/outside/lids at bulk food bins. Clean thoroughly. Food debris noted at refrigerator handles/outside on doors. Clean thorioughly.

  15. EarlierApr 19, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Flies noted in dining area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in dining area.

    • Door propped open. Keep door closed to prevent entry of insects. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Door propped open. Keep door closed to prevent entry of insects. COS

    • Door propped open. Keep door closed to prevent entry of insects. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114269 Door propped open. Keep door closed to prevent entry of insects. COS

    • Food debris noted at bottom of reach in refrigerators/freezers. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris noted at bottom of reach in refrigerators/freezers. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Owner preparing food in kitchen with the overhead lights turned off. Always turn ON lights when preparing food.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Owner preparing food in kitchen with the overhead lights turned off. Always turn ON lights when preparing food.COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  16. EarlierOct 14, 2016Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Liquid soap dispenser not mounted and found empty at two compartment sink. Provide liquid soap at all times. SECOND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Liquid soap dispenser not mounted and found empty at two compartment sink. Provide liquid soap at all times. SECOND NOTICE

    • Overhead light tubes are missing shatterproof covers. Provide them. Repair/replace nonworking overhead lights.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Overhead light tubes are missing shatterproof covers. Provide them. Repair/replace nonworking overhead lights.

  17. EarlierApr 5, 2016Routine inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    No violations listed in the data.

  18. EarlierMar 31, 2016Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

  19. EarlierMar 21, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Install liquid soap and papertowels dispensers at the three compartment sink for handwashing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install liquid soap and papertowels dispensers at the three compartment sink for handwashing.

    • Bus tubs of crumb topping found stored in room not approved for food prep. Store in an approved area of facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113984 Bus tubs of crumb topping found stored in room not approved for food prep. Store in an approved area of facility.

    • Poly cutting boards observed stained and worn. Replace.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Poly cutting boards observed stained and worn. Replace.

    • Food accumulation noted at bottom of refrigerator/freezer units. Clean and maintain sanitary. Bulk food containers found with food debris. Clean thoroughly. Remove sheet of plastic from the kitchen window. Replace dirty blinds with smooth and cleanable material.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at bottom of refrigerator/freezer units. Clean and maintain sanitary. Bulk food containers found with food debris. Clean thoroughly. Remove sheet of plastic from the kitchen window. Replace dirty blinds with smooth and cleanable material.

    • Maintain last inspection report on site for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report on site for customer review.

  20. EarlierJul 30, 2015Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Instant hot water heater at 2-comp sink delivers 120F water, but after several tries/minutes. Repair so that hot water is delivered on demand.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Instant hot water heater at 2-comp sink delivers 120F water, but after several tries/minutes. Repair so that hot water is delivered on demand.

  21. EarlierJul 28, 2015Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Clean interior bottom of freezer; debris noted.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Clean interior bottom of freezer; debris noted.

    • rat and mouse droppings observed in all corners of storage room and kitchen. Dried, possibly old, not shiny. Terminex is treating with snap traps and silver boxes. Reports to be submitted to our office by Frank Allison at Terminex. Snap traps are not getting hits at night; problem may have been abated. Consulted with [name]; operators to clean all droppings, floors, walls, of grease and debris. Close up all food at night. EHS to re-inspect on 30 July 2015 to see if problem persists. Placard withheld until re-inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 rat and mouse droppings observed in all corners of storage room and kitchen. Dried, possibly old, not shiny. Terminex is treating with snap traps and silver boxes. Reports to be submitted to our office by Frank Allison at Terminex. Snap traps are not getting hits at night; problem may have been abated. Consulted with [name]; operators to clean all droppings, floors, walls, of grease and debris. Close up all food at night. EHS to re-inspect on 30 July 2015 to see if problem persists. Placard withheld until re-inspection.

    • Clean droppings, grease, and flour from all surfaces in facility - thoroughly and immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean droppings, grease, and flour from all surfaces in facility - thoroughly and immediately.

    • Instant hot water heater at 2-comp sink delivers 120F water, but after several tries/minutes. Repair so that hot water is delivered on demand.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Instant hot water heater at 2-comp sink delivers 120F water, but after several tries/minutes. Repair so that hot water is delivered on demand.

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

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
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Questions about Donut Works

When was Donut Works last inspected?

The county last inspected Donut Works on Jun 12, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Donut Works?

The county listed 2 violations on Jun 12, 2026: Code CHSC 113984 and Code CHSC 114130.

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 12, 2026, the county marked none as critical.