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Finnegan's Marin

Other food place · Novato, CA

18 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

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2 problems found · Routine county inspection · Sep 15, 2026

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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. LatestSep 15, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Sep 15, 2026.

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 113986

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113986

    • Code CHSC 114057

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114057

  2. EarlierApr 18, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed pulled pork measured internal temperature of 53 *f and 55 *F in top refrigerated drawer of prep table. Operator stated that pork was made the previous night and stored in drawer for cooling. PHF must be cooled from 135 *F to 7- *f within 2 hours and 70 *F to 41 *F within 4 hours. Pulled pork was voluntarily discarded by operator (1 quart). Discontinue cooling any foods in refrigerated drawers. Cool in walk in refrigerator only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed pulled pork measured internal temperature of 53 *f and 55 *F in top refrigerated drawer of prep table. Operator stated that pork was made the previous night and stored in drawer for cooling. PHF must be cooled from 135 *F to 7- *f within 2 hours and 70 *F to 41 *F within 4 hours. Pulled pork was voluntarily discarded by operator (1 quart). Discontinue cooling any foods in refrigerated drawers. Cool in walk in refrigerator only.

  3. EarlierDec 1, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed meat and cheese in the kitchen cooler drawer at 44 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold-held at 41 degrees F or below. Lower the temperature of the fridge to hold at 41 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed meat and cheese in the kitchen cooler drawer at 44 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold-held at 41 degrees F or below. Lower the temperature of the fridge to hold at 41 degrees F.

  4. EarlierDec 14, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  5. EarlierApr 21, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114193

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114193

  6. EarlierOct 8, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114197

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114197

      Corrected during the inspection

  7. EarlierSep 23, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • 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 114197

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114197

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

  8. EarlierFeb 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  9. EarlierMar 29, 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. EarlierMar 26, 2019Routine inspectionYellow placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Foods were found out of temperature in the walk-in.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Foods were found out of temperature in the walk-in.

      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

      Proper cooling methods were not demonstrated.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002.1 Proper cooling methods were not demonstrated.

      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

      The dishwasher didn't have sanitizer and there was no test strip to test the chlorine dosage.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114101 The dishwasher didn't have sanitizer and there was no test strip to test the chlorine dosage.

      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 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

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

  11. EarlierJun 28, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Ensure that employees with expired food handler cards obtain new food handler cards - submit copies of these to [name] and note the facility name on the email or fax.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Ensure that employees with expired food handler cards obtain new food handler cards - submit copies of these to [name] and note the facility name on the email or fax.

    • Observed the following foods at unsafe temperatures: -Raw hamburger at 50-58 F and cheese slices at 55-58 F in the top portion of the hot line prep fridge. Move to a working section of the fridge. Discard top 1/2 of food in inserts (hamburger and cheese) at 1 pm. -Food temps in the salad prep fridge inserts measured 45-48 F (and in drawers). Keep lids and drawers closed at all times. Adjust fridge temp or repair. Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below or 135 F or greater.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed the following foods at unsafe temperatures: -Raw hamburger at 50-58 F and cheese slices at 55-58 F in the top portion of the hot line prep fridge. Move to a working section of the fridge. Discard top 1/2 of food in inserts (hamburger and cheese) at 1 pm. -Food temps in the salad prep fridge inserts measured 45-48 F (and in drawers). Keep lids and drawers closed at all times. Adjust fridge temp or repair. Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below or 135 F or greater.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Clean inside ice machine to remove mold. Clean dirty knife stored with clean knives on magnet. Wash, rinse, and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Clean inside ice machine to remove mold. Clean dirty knife stored with clean knives on magnet. Wash, rinse, and sanitize.

    • See handout for consumer advisory requirements and amend the menu to include a disclosure and a reminder.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114093 See handout for consumer advisory requirements and amend the menu to include a disclosure and a reminder.

    • Observed a couple flies in the kitchen. Keep doors closed to exclude flies. Sanitize any surfaces contaminated by flies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed a couple flies in the kitchen. Keep doors closed to exclude flies. Sanitize any surfaces contaminated by flies.

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    • Observed hot conditions at the cook line in addition to staining of the wall and ceiling. Repair hood and clean to ensure it is working properly. I recommend moving the fryer -(swap places with the work table), so it is further under the hood. The high temps in the kitchen could be affecting your prep coolers. Replace deeply scored and stained cutting boards within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Observed hot conditions at the cook line in addition to staining of the wall and ceiling. Repair hood and clean to ensure it is working properly. I recommend moving the fryer -(swap places with the work table), so it is further under the hood. The high temps in the kitchen could be affecting your prep coolers. Replace deeply scored and stained cutting boards within 30 days.

    • Clean accumulated grease observed around and on grease waste bin as required at the last inspection, within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Clean accumulated grease observed around and on grease waste bin as required at the last inspection, within 30 days.

    • Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove accumulation of food debris and grease, especially under the cook line.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove accumulation of food debris and grease, especially under the cook line.

    • Seal up gaps around doors and holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin. Replace grout missing in between tiles so the floor is cleanable and replace broken base cove tiles by the walk-in cooler.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal up gaps around doors and holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin. Replace grout missing in between tiles so the floor is cleanable and replace broken base cove tiles by the walk-in cooler.

  12. EarlierJun 25, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed the following foods at unsafe temperatures: -Raw hamburger at 50-58 F and cheese slices at 55-58 F in the top portion of the hot line prep fridge. Move to a working section of the fridge. Discard top 1/2 of food in inserts (hamburger and cheese) at 1 pm. -Food temps in the salad prep fridge inserts measured 45-48 F (and in drawers). Keep lids and drawers closed at all times. Adjust fridge temp or repair. Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below or 135 F or greater.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed the following foods at unsafe temperatures: -Raw hamburger at 50-58 F and cheese slices at 55-58 F in the top portion of the hot line prep fridge. Move to a working section of the fridge. Discard top 1/2 of food in inserts (hamburger and cheese) at 1 pm. -Food temps in the salad prep fridge inserts measured 45-48 F (and in drawers). Keep lids and drawers closed at all times. Adjust fridge temp or repair. Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below or 135 F or greater.

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

    Not critical (8)

    • Ensure that employees with expired food handler cards obtain new food handler cards - submit copies of these to [name] and note the facility name on the email or fax.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Ensure that employees with expired food handler cards obtain new food handler cards - submit copies of these to [name] and note the facility name on the email or fax.

    • Clean inside ice machine to remove mold. Clean dirty knife stored with clean knives on magnet. Wash, rinse, and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Clean inside ice machine to remove mold. Clean dirty knife stored with clean knives on magnet. Wash, rinse, and sanitize.

    • See handout for consumer advisory requirements and amend the menu to include a disclosure and a reminder.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114093 See handout for consumer advisory requirements and amend the menu to include a disclosure and a reminder.

    • Observed a couple flies in the kitchen. Keep doors closed to exclude flies. Sanitize any surfaces contaminated by flies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed a couple flies in the kitchen. Keep doors closed to exclude flies. Sanitize any surfaces contaminated by flies.

    • Observed hot conditions at the cook line in addition to staining of the wall and ceiling. Repair hood and clean to ensure it is working properly. I recommend moving the fryer -(swap places with the work table), so it is further under the hood. The high temps in the kitchen could be affecting your prep coolers. Replace deeply scored and stained cutting boards within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Observed hot conditions at the cook line in addition to staining of the wall and ceiling. Repair hood and clean to ensure it is working properly. I recommend moving the fryer -(swap places with the work table), so it is further under the hood. The high temps in the kitchen could be affecting your prep coolers. Replace deeply scored and stained cutting boards within 30 days.

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    • Clean accumulated grease observed around and on grease waste bin as required at the last inspection, within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Clean accumulated grease observed around and on grease waste bin as required at the last inspection, within 30 days.

    • Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove accumulation of food debris and grease, especially under the cook line.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove accumulation of food debris and grease, especially under the cook line.

    • Seal up gaps around doors and holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin. Replace grout missing in between tiles so the floor is cleanable and replace broken base cove tiles by the walk-in cooler.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal up gaps around doors and holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin. Replace grout missing in between tiles so the floor is cleanable and replace broken base cove tiles by the walk-in cooler.

  13. EarlierMar 8, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      No sanitizer found at final rinse of dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm at all times. Call for service. SERVICE REPAIRED DISHWASH MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 No sanitizer found at final rinse of dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm at all times. Call for service. SERVICE REPAIRED DISHWASH MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION

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

    Not critical (9)

    • Provide proof of Chef's Food Handler Card or manager's Food Safety Certification. Keep original copies on site.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Chef's Food Handler Card or manager's Food Safety Certification. Keep original copies on site.

    • No liquid soap found at the bar handwash sink. Provide liquid soap in a wall mounted dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 No liquid soap found at the bar handwash sink. Provide liquid soap in a wall mounted dispenser.

    • Bowl observed stacked on top of open food. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Bowl observed stacked on top of open food. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Replace worn cutting boards, at reach-ins etc..

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Replace worn cutting boards, at reach-ins etc..

    • Do not use milk crates for storage (under the beer in the walk in). Use commercial dunnage racks.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Do not use milk crates for storage (under the beer in the walk in). Use commercial dunnage racks.

    Show 4 more
    • Leaks noted at the dishwash machine. Repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Leaks noted at the dishwash machine. Repair as needed.

    • Lids noted open at dumpster. Keep lids down at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Lids noted open at dumpster. Keep lids down at all times.

    • Grease accumulation noted at grease barrel top, sides, ground and wall. Clean carefully to remove grease. Suggest professional cleaning service.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.6 Grease accumulation noted at grease barrel top, sides, ground and wall. Clean carefully to remove grease. Suggest professional cleaning service.

    • Replace missing/broken cove tiles near the walk in box door.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Replace missing/broken cove tiles near the walk in box door.

  14. EarlierJul 7, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Food debris noted at seals in the reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary. Remove tape/plastic at insert lid and repair/replace as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris noted at seals in the reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary. Remove tape/plastic at insert lid and repair/replace as needed.

    • Sanitizrer in buckets for wiping rags recoded < 50 ppm. Provide 100 ppm at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Sanitizrer in buckets for wiping rags recoded < 50 ppm. Provide 100 ppm at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food/dirt accumulation observed at dumpster. Exchange for a new one.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.6 Food/dirt accumulation observed at dumpster. Exchange for a new one.

    • Grease noted on top, sides and ground at grease barrel. Keep grease IN the bin - be careful. Obtain professional removal of all grease.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.5 Grease noted on top, sides and ground at grease barrel. Keep grease IN the bin - be careful. Obtain professional removal of all grease.

    • Handle broken on toilet in women's restroom. Repair it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Handle broken on toilet in women's restroom. Repair it.

    Show 3 more
    • Dust/dirt noted at kitchen ceiling, especially around make up air register. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Dust/dirt noted at kitchen ceiling, especially around make up air register. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Dust/dirt noted at kitchen ceiling, especially around make up air register. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Dust/dirt noted at kitchen ceiling, especially around make up air register. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Replace missing grate of make up air unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Replace missing grate of make up air unit.

  15. EarlierOct 21, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times.

    • Soup recorded at 75F in warmer. Always preheat all hot food to 165F prior to placement in the warmer. Maintain hot food at 135F or above. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114016 Soup recorded at 75F in warmer. Always preheat all hot food to 165F prior to placement in the warmer. Maintain hot food at 135F or above. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Can of Easy Off oven cleaner noted in the kitchen. Store separately. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Can of Easy Off oven cleaner noted in the kitchen. Store separately. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

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

      The department's words

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

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Discontinue use of milk crates for shelving. Use dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Discontinue use of milk crates for shelving. Use dunnage racks if needed.

    Show 4 more
    • Mold/slime observed in speed gun holder. Clean and sanitize regularly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Mold/slime observed in speed gun holder. Clean and sanitize regularly.

    • Use food grade only containers for storing food - herbs in walk in box.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 Use food grade only containers for storing food - herbs in walk in box.

    • No sanitizer buckets set up. Set up BEFORE food preparation. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No sanitizer buckets set up. Set up BEFORE food preparation. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Do not move/remove placard. Keep posted in window.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Do not move/remove placard. Keep posted in window.

  16. EarlierApr 14, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Fruit flies observed at the bar. Continue efforts to control infestation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Fruit flies observed at the bar. Continue efforts to control infestation.

    • Uncovered food noted in the reach in . Keep all food covered.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Uncovered food noted in the reach in . Keep all food covered.

    • No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions. Provide for both QA and Chlorine sanitizers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions. Provide for both QA and Chlorine sanitizers.

    • Bulk food container (beans) noted broken. Replace it. Speed guns at bar found with mold/slime. Clean and sanitize daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Bulk food container (beans) noted broken. Replace it. Speed guns at bar found with mold/slime. Clean and sanitize daily.

    • Milk crates observed used as shelving. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

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

    Show 3 more
    • Knive noted stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Knive noted stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

    • All tubing at the bar floor sink must have air gap.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114193 All tubing at the bar floor sink must have air gap.

    • Post handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Post handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  17. EarlierAug 18, 2015Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Ensure all food handlers possess valid food handler cards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Ensure all food handlers possess valid food handler cards.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed chicken in handwash sink. There shall be no food preparation in handwash sinks.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Observed chicken in handwash sink. There shall be no food preparation in handwash sinks.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food shall be held at 41F or below: Inserts: chicken @ 51F; eggs @ 56F; pork @ 52F. Drawers: chicken @ 45.6F; sausage @ 44F; hamburger @ 45F; cheese @ 47F. Food discarded. Adjust walk-in unit to maintain food temperatures at or below 41F. Holding temperature @ 44F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Food shall be held at 41F or below: Inserts: chicken @ 51F; eggs @ 56F; pork @ 52F. Drawers: chicken @ 45.6F; sausage @ 44F; hamburger @ 45F; cheese @ 47F. Food discarded. Adjust walk-in unit to maintain food temperatures at or below 41F. Holding temperature @ 44F.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

    • Mold observed in ice maker. Remove ice and clean. Dirty knives shall not be stored on knife rack to prevent cross contamination. Clean knives before storing on rack.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Mold observed in ice maker. Remove ice and clean. Dirty knives shall not be stored on knife rack to prevent cross contamination. Clean knives before storing on rack.

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 3 more
    • Provide accurate thermometers in each refrigerator. Back corner unit is lacking a thermometer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide accurate thermometers in each refrigerator. Back corner unit is lacking a thermometer.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      Corrected during the inspection

  18. EarlierJul 29, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 8 marked critical.

    Critical (8)

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

      Ensure all food handlers possess valid food handler cards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Ensure all food handlers possess valid food handler 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

      Observed chicken in handwash sink. There shall be no food preparation in handwash sinks.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Observed chicken in handwash sink. There shall be no food preparation in handwash sinks.

      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 shall be held at 41F or below: Inserts: chicken @ 51F; eggs @ 56F; pork @ 52F. Drawers: chicken @ 45.6F; sausage @ 44F; hamburger @ 45F; cheese @ 47F. Food discarded. Adjust walk-in unit to maintain food temperatures at or below 41F. Holding temperature @ 44F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Food shall be held at 41F or below: Inserts: chicken @ 51F; eggs @ 56F; pork @ 52F. Drawers: chicken @ 45.6F; sausage @ 44F; hamburger @ 45F; cheese @ 47F. Food discarded. Adjust walk-in unit to maintain food temperatures at or below 41F. Holding temperature @ 44F.

      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 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

      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

      Mold observed in ice maker. Remove ice and clean. Dirty knives shall not be stored on knife rack to prevent cross contamination. Clean knives before storing on rack.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Mold observed in ice maker. Remove ice and clean. Dirty knives shall not be stored on knife rack to prevent cross contamination. Clean knives before storing on rack.

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

    Show 3 more
    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Provide accurate thermometers in each refrigerator. Back corner unit is lacking a thermometer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide accurate thermometers in each refrigerator. Back corner unit is lacking a thermometer.

      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

      Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      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

      Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Post permit to operate. Post hand wash sign in men's restroom.

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

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 L17854.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

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
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

This is not an official ranking or grade. See the official source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services (opens the department's site) .

Information on this page may be out of date. Check the original source to confirm.

Questions about Finnegan's Marin

When was Finnegan's Marin last inspected?

The county last inspected Finnegan's Marin on Sep 15, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Finnegan's Marin?

The county listed 2 violations on Sep 15, 2026: Code CHSC 113986 and Code CHSC 114057.

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 Sep 15, 2026, the county marked none as critical.