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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Apr 6, 2026
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- Observed open container of whole milk at 53 degrees F on the counter. Maintain open containers of milk at or below 41 degrees F. Unopened Clover whole milk in 3 door glass refrigerator measured 45.6 degrees F to 49.8 degrees F with infrared thermometer. Maintain unopened containers of milk at or below 45 degrees F. ~ 7 cups whole milk (53 degrees F) voluntarily discarded down the drain. Discontinue storing milk on the counter. CHSC 113996How to fixFix it
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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Next: Observed open container of whole milk at 53 degrees F on the counter. Maintain open containers of milk at or below 41 degrees F. Unopened Clover whole milk in 3 door glass refrigerator measured 45.6 degrees F to 49.8 degrees F with infrared thermometer. Maintain unopened containers of milk at or below 45 degrees F. ~ 7 cups whole milk (53 degrees F) voluntarily discarded down the drain. Discontinue storing milk on the counter.The county found: “Observed open container of whole milk at 53 degrees F on the counter. Maintain open containers of milk at or below 41…”
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From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 15 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
LatestApr 6, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 6, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed open container of whole milk at 53 degrees F on the counter. Maintain open containers of milk at or below 41 degrees F. Unopened Clover whole milk in 3 door glass refrigerator measured 45.6 degrees F to 49.8 degrees F with infrared thermometer. Maintain unopened containers of milk at or below 45 degrees F. ~ 7 cups whole milk (53 degrees F) voluntarily discarded down the drain. Discontinue storing milk on the counter.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed open container of whole milk at 53 degrees F on the counter. Maintain open containers of milk at or below 41 degrees F. Unopened Clover whole milk in 3 door glass refrigerator measured 45.6 degrees F to 49.8 degrees F with infrared thermometer. Maintain unopened containers of milk at or below 45 degrees F. ~ 7 cups whole milk (53 degrees F) voluntarily discarded down the drain. Discontinue storing milk on the counter.
EarlierJan 14, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierAug 13, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Hot water at 3-comp sink and food prep sink reached a max temperature of 117°f. / Repair water heater to provide 120°F water at all sinks and 100-108°F at hand wash sinks. If a new water heater is needed, submit plans, spec sheets and $330.00 review fee. Contact local building department for their requirements.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot water at 3-comp sink and food prep sink reached a max temperature of 117°f. / Repair water heater to provide 120°F water at all sinks and 100-108°F at hand wash sinks. If a new water heater is needed, submit plans, spec sheets and $330.00 review fee. Contact local building department for their requirements.
EarlierFeb 8, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Employee's drink (coffee cup) was observed uncovered and stored on the counter behind the coffee machine in the preparation area. [CA] A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container with a lid and a straw if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the emplyee's hands, the container, nonprepackaged food, and food contact surfaces.
The department's words
CHSC 113977 Employee's drink (coffee cup) was observed uncovered and stored on the counter behind the coffee machine in the preparation area. [CA] A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container with a lid and a straw if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the emplyee's hands, the container, nonprepackaged food, and food contact surfaces.
EarlierJul 21, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Quiches in refrigerator next to mop sink recorded at 51 *F, 60*F and 55*F respectively. Operator states quiches were delivered this morning. Temperatures were not recorded up delivery. Discarded out of temperature quiches. Do not accept food delivered above 45*F. *3 quiches were discarded on-site.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Quiches in refrigerator next to mop sink recorded at 51 *F, 60*F and 55*F respectively. Operator states quiches were delivered this morning. Temperatures were not recorded up delivery. Discarded out of temperature quiches. Do not accept food delivered above 45*F. *3 quiches were discarded on-site.
EarlierMar 25, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Employee lacked valid Food Handler Certification onsite. All employees serving, preparing, handling, or storing food are required to have a Food Handler Certification
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Employee lacked valid Food Handler Certification onsite. All employees serving, preparing, handling, or storing food are required to have a Food Handler Certification
EarlierJun 23, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed flies located near front door in dining area. Maintain facility free of flies.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed flies located near front door in dining area. Maintain facility free of flies.
EarlierDec 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Measured quaternary amonuim sanitizer in bucket below 200ppm. Maintain at 200 ppm at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Measured quaternary amonuim sanitizer in bucket below 200ppm. Maintain at 200 ppm at all times.
EarlierJun 5, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Lack of sanitizer test strips on site. Maintain appropriate test strips on site to test concentration of sanitizer solution.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Lack of sanitizer test strips on site. Maintain appropriate test strips on site to test concentration of sanitizer solution.
EarlierOct 16, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
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The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
Code CHSC 113998
The department's words
Code CHSC 113998
Code CHSC 114037
The department's words
Code CHSC 114037
EarlierMay 17, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Hungarian coffee cake internal temp at 46F. Ingredients labeled with eggs, sour cream, milk. Sticker on box states cake is perishable and to keep under refrigeration. / Cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Hungarian coffee cake internal temp at 46F. Ingredients labeled with eggs, sour cream, milk. Sticker on box states cake is perishable and to keep under refrigeration. / Cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.
EarlierFeb 13, 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.
EarlierOct 10, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Observed that hand wash sink in front counter is not easily accessible. Make necessary adjustment to avoid any obstruction to hand wash sink. A handwashing facility shall unobstructed, and accessible at all times for employee use.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Observed that hand wash sink in front counter is not easily accessible. Make necessary adjustment to avoid any obstruction to hand wash sink. A handwashing facility shall unobstructed, and accessible at all times for employee use.
Observed lots of dry mice droppings in storage room. Contract a pest control company to come serve the facility within next week (by Oct. 19, 2018) and email the report.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed lots of dry mice droppings in storage room. Contract a pest control company to come serve the facility within next week (by Oct. 19, 2018) and email the report.
EarlierJun 21, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
No sanitizer test strips available to test sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloth containers.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 No sanitizer test strips available to test sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloth containers.
Purchase an ANSI-certified probe thermometer to monitor internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 Purchase an ANSI-certified probe thermometer to monitor internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
Thermometer is mounted at back of glass refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Thermometer is mounted at back of glass refrigerator.
EarlierJun 2, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
No sanitizer test strips available to test sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloth containers.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 No sanitizer test strips available to test sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloth containers.
Purchase an ANSI-certified probe thermometer to monitor internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 Purchase an ANSI-certified probe thermometer to monitor internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
Thermometer is mounted at back of glass refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Thermometer is mounted at back of glass refrigerator.
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
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- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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