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Dr. Insomniac's Coffee & Teas

Coffee shop · Novato, CA

18 inspections

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8 problems found · Routine county inspection · Feb 3, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 113947.1 CHSC 113947.1How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 114000 CHSC 114000How to fixFix it
  3. 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 · 18 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. LatestFeb 3, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Feb 3, 2026.

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

    • Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

    • Code CHSC 113986

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113986

    • Code CHSC 114051

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114051

    Show 3 more
    • Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

    • Code CHSC 114256

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114256

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

  2. EarlierJan 16, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed open top refrigerated prep unit unplugged at the time of inspection. Ambient temperature measuring at 52.6 *F and 55 *F for top and bottom respectively. All potentially hazardous food measuring 50 *F or greater were voluntarily discarded by operator. All potentially hazardous food shall be held at 41 *F or below. Operator plugged unit back in and ambient temperature measured at 37 *F. Ensure refrigerated prep unit is plugged in at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed open top refrigerated prep unit unplugged at the time of inspection. Ambient temperature measuring at 52.6 *F and 55 *F for top and bottom respectively. All potentially hazardous food measuring 50 *F or greater were voluntarily discarded by operator. All potentially hazardous food shall be held at 41 *F or below. Operator plugged unit back in and ambient temperature measured at 37 *F. Ensure refrigerated prep unit is plugged in at all times.

  3. EarlierNov 16, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  4. EarlierDec 14, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

  5. EarlierAug 5, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  6. EarlierMar 15, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  7. EarlierAug 12, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  8. EarlierFeb 5, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114115

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115

  9. EarlierJan 10, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed open employee drinks in food prep area. Cover drinks or store separate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Observed open employee drinks in food prep area. Cover drinks or store separate.

  10. EarlierMar 1, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Wilbert's Food handler Card has expired. Ensure all employees have valid certification.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Wilbert's Food handler Card has expired. Ensure all employees have valid certification.

    • Food debris noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Provide 50 foot candles of light at rear prep area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Provide 50 foot candles of light at rear prep area.

    • Set up sanitizer bucket at rear kitchen 200-300 ppm QA or 100 ppm Cl-

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Set up sanitizer bucket at rear kitchen 200-300 ppm QA or 100 ppm Cl-

    • Purse found stored with food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Purse found stored with food. Store separately.

  11. EarlierJan 23, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Employee observed rinsing out espresso picture without sanitizing. Wash/rinse/sanitize all at least every four hours. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Employee observed rinsing out espresso picture without sanitizing. Wash/rinse/sanitize all at least every four hours. MAJOR VIOLATION

      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)

    • Wilbert's Food handler Card has expired. Ensure all employees have valid certification.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Wilbert's Food handler Card has expired. Ensure all employees have valid certification.

    • Food debris noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Provide 50 foot candles of light at rear prep area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Provide 50 foot candles of light at rear prep area.

    • Set up sanitizer bucket at rear kitchen 200-300 ppm QA or 100 ppm Cl-

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Set up sanitizer bucket at rear kitchen 200-300 ppm QA or 100 ppm Cl-

    • Purse found stored with food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Purse found stored with food. Store separately.

  12. EarlierSep 1, 2017Follow-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.

  13. EarlierAug 23, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • 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.

    Not critical (6)

    • Several flies observed. Keep doors closed to prevent entry of insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Several flies observed. Keep doors closed to prevent entry of insects.

    • Leak observed at reach in refrigerator. Repair it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Leak observed at reach in refrigerator. Repair it.

    • Overhead light is out over grill in hood. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Overhead light is out over grill in hood. Replace it.

    • Provide a thermometer for the reach in . Not found.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a thermometer for the reach in . Not found.

    • Gunk noted at bottem of dumpster. Call Novato Disposal for a free exchange ( once a year)

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Gunk noted at bottem of dumpster. Call Novato Disposal for a free exchange ( once a year)

    Show 1 more
    • Food debris noted at floor in rear kitchen. Clean thoroughly on a regular basis.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Food debris noted at floor in rear kitchen. Clean thoroughly on a regular basis.

  14. EarlierFeb 6, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • No test strips available for chlorine sanitizer solution. Provide them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available for chlorine sanitizer solution. Provide them.

    • Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary. Food debris noted at reach in refrigerator seals. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary. Food debris noted at reach in refrigerator seals. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • No thermomerter found in rear reach in unit. Provide one in the warmest part of the unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 No thermomerter found in rear reach in unit. Provide one in the warmest part of the unit.

    • Purse/sweater found stored with food. Store separately in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Purse/sweater found stored with food. Store separately in lockers provided.

  15. EarlierJun 14, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • No Food handler Card available for Michelle Schraton.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 No Food handler Card available for Michelle Schraton.

    • Milk at front counter on ice recoded 48F. Maintain at 41F or use time stamp to keep out for four hours. Cooked potatoes noted at 70F.Cool from 135Fto 70F with in two hours, then refrigerate. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Milk at front counter on ice recoded 48F. Maintain at 41F or use time stamp to keep out for four hours. Cooked potatoes noted at 70F.Cool from 135Fto 70F with in two hours, then refrigerate. MAJOR VIOLATION

    • Bulk food noted stored in open bags and on the floor (flour). Store all food ^ off the ground and in containers with tight fitting lids.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Bulk food noted stored in open bags and on the floor (flour). Store all food ^ off the ground and in containers with tight fitting lids.

    • Replace worn ploy cutting boards

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Replace worn ploy cutting boards

    • Provide at probe thermometer to monitor food temps

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide at probe thermometer to monitor food temps

  16. EarlierFeb 19, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • 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

    • No papertowels or liquid soap found in rear kitchen sink. Install both at three compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 No papertowels or liquid soap found in rear kitchen sink. Install both at three compartment sink.

    • No hot water available at beginning of inspection. Tankless water heater appears not to be working. 120F attained after 10-15 min. Provide 120 at all times. Call for service.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 No hot water available at beginning of inspection. Tankless water heater appears not to be working. 120F attained after 10-15 min. Provide 120 at all times. Call for service.

    • Onions noted stored on floor. Store all food 6 above the floor or o racks or pallets.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Onions noted stored on floor. Store all food 6 above the floor or o racks or pallets.

    Show 4 more
    • Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • No test strips available to monitor sanitizers. Provide both chlorine and QA test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available to monitor sanitizers. Provide both chlorine and QA test strips.

    • Milk crates observed used as shelving.. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates observed used as shelving.. Discontinue practice.

    • Bucket with wiping rags measured 0 ppm chlorine. Provide 100ppm. Change solution as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Bucket with wiping rags measured 0 ppm chlorine. Provide 100ppm. Change solution as needed.

  17. EarlierFeb 11, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • 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

    • No papertowels or liquid soap found in rear kitchen sink. Install both at three compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 No papertowels or liquid soap found in rear kitchen sink. Install both at three compartment sink.

    • No hot water available at beginning of inspection. Tankless water heater appears not to be working. 120F attained after 10-15 min. Provide 120 at all times. Call for service.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 No hot water available at beginning of inspection. Tankless water heater appears not to be working. 120F attained after 10-15 min. Provide 120 at all times. Call for service.

    • Onions noted stored on floor. Store all food 6 above the floor or o racks or pallets.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Onions noted stored on floor. Store all food 6 above the floor or o racks or pallets.

    Show 4 more
    • Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • No test strips available to monitor sanitizers. Provide both chlorine and QA test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available to monitor sanitizers. Provide both chlorine and QA test strips.

    • Milk crates observed used as shelving.. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates observed used as shelving.. Discontinue practice.

    • Bucket with wiping rags measured 0 ppm chlorine. Provide 100ppm. Change solution as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Bucket with wiping rags measured 0 ppm chlorine. Provide 100ppm. Change solution as needed.

  18. EarlierJun 17, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Shredded cheese in True brand refrigerator measured 48 degree F. Move foods away from hinge area to colder parts of refrigerator to ensure foods stay below 41 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Shredded cheese in True brand refrigerator measured 48 degree F. Move foods away from hinge area to colder parts of refrigerator to ensure foods stay below 41 degrees F.

    • Pastries in freezer stored uncovered. Use plastic wrap (or other covering) to protect food from contamination.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Pastries in freezer stored uncovered. Use plastic wrap (or other covering) to protect food from contamination.

    • a) Cooking hood has excessive grease buildup. Have hood thoroughly cleaned within next 10 days. b) Light fixture in dry goods/bakery prep area lacks shatter guards. Install guards ASAP.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 a) Cooking hood has excessive grease buildup. Have hood thoroughly cleaned within next 10 days. b) Light fixture in dry goods/bakery prep area lacks shatter guards. Install guards ASAP.

    • Ice scoop stored in ice chest. Only store scoop in holder when not in use.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Ice scoop stored in ice chest. Only store scoop in holder when not in use.

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 Dr. Insomniac's Coffee & Teas

When was Dr. Insomniac's Coffee & Teas last inspected?

The county last inspected Dr. Insomniac's Coffee & Teas on Feb 3, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Dr. Insomniac's Coffee & Teas?

The county listed 8 violations on Feb 3, 2026: Code CHSC 113947.1; Code CHSC 114000; and Code CHSC 113984.d, and 5 more.

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 Feb 3, 2026, the county marked none as critical.