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Green Bamboo

Other food place · Novato, CA

18 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Jan 18, 2024

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  1. Inside of ice machine is growing slime mold. Discard all ice then clean and sanitize. CHSC 114113How 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 lists no visits in the last 12 months.

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

Every visit

  1. LatestJan 18, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jan 18, 2024.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Inside of ice machine is growing slime mold. Discard all ice then clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Inside of ice machine is growing slime mold. Discard all ice then clean and sanitize.

  2. EarlierJun 23, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

  3. EarlierMar 5, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  4. EarlierJun 29, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

  5. EarlierSep 26, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

  6. EarlierDec 13, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Raw shrimp observed at 57F. All cold food must be moved quickly from thawing to cooling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Raw shrimp observed at 57F. All cold food must be moved quickly from thawing to cooling.

  7. EarlierOct 30, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • The facility received treatment for roaches on 10/16/17. All food containers/contact surfaces have been washed and sanitized. I did not observe any signs of cockroaches.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 The facility received treatment for roaches on 10/16/17. All food containers/contact surfaces have been washed and sanitized. I did not observe any signs of cockroaches.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Continue to clean up all grease and food debris from equipment and continue to seal up all cracks and crevices. Remove any unnecessary equipment. I recommend placing monitoring traps throughout the kitchen to allow for continued monitoring of pests.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Continue to clean up all grease and food debris from equipment and continue to seal up all cracks and crevices. Remove any unnecessary equipment. I recommend placing monitoring traps throughout the kitchen to allow for continued monitoring of pests.

  8. EarlierSep 28, 2017Follow-up inspectionRed placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

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

  9. EarlierSep 25, 2017Routine inspectionRed placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed live cockroaches in the kitchen. Clean the kitchen thoroughly, have treatment for roaches applied by a licensed pest control technician, and clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed live cockroaches in the kitchen. Clean the kitchen thoroughly, have treatment for roaches applied by a licensed pest control technician, and 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.

  10. EarlierDec 30, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Keep cooked rice and noodles at 41F or below or at 135F or above. Owner discarded 3 cups cooked rice at 71F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Keep cooked rice and noodles at 41F or below or at 135F or above. Owner discarded 3 cups cooked rice at 71F.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Discontinue using cardboard as shelf liners. Use something cleanable like plastic.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Discontinue using cardboard as shelf liners. Use something cleanable like plastic.

    • Discontinue using onion bag to drain cabbage. Use something cleanable like a colander (plastic or metal).

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Discontinue using onion bag to drain cabbage. Use something cleanable like a colander (plastic or metal).

    • Cover bulk food containers in back room.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Cover bulk food containers in back room.

    • Scrub/clean wooden table top in back room.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Scrub/clean wooden table top in back room.

  11. EarlierMay 13, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Rewrite after washing out.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Rewrite after washing out.

  12. EarlierJan 15, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Get a new paper towel dispenser that works at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Get a new paper towel dispenser that works at kitchen handwash sink.

    • Label all bulk food containers with name of food in container.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Label all bulk food containers with name of food in container.

  13. EarlierOct 16, 2015Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Get a new paper towel dispenser that works at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Get a new paper towel dispenser that works at kitchen handwash sink.

    • Provide a working display thermometer in refrigerator next to stove.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a working display thermometer in refrigerator next to stove.

    • Remove items no longer being used from trash area outside rear of facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Remove items no longer being used from trash area outside rear of facility.

  14. EarlierOct 15, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Provide 50 ppm chlorine in final rinse of dishwasher. Manually sanitize until repaired. Get test strips and test daily for chlorine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Provide 50 ppm chlorine in final rinse of dishwasher. Manually sanitize until repaired. Get test strips and test daily for chlorine.

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

    Not critical (4)

    • Keep handwash sink in kitchen accessible at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Keep handwash sink in kitchen accessible at all times.

    • Get a new paper towel dispenser that works at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Get a new paper towel dispenser that works at kitchen handwash sink.

    • Provide a working display thermometer in refrigerator next to stove.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a working display thermometer in refrigerator next to stove.

    • Remove items no longer being used from trash area outside rear of facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Remove items no longer being used from trash area outside rear of facility.

  15. EarlierFeb 3, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Keep handwash sink accessible at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Keep handwash sink accessible at all times.

    • Provide soap in a permanently mounted soap dispenser. Keep paper towels in the dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Provide soap in a permanently mounted soap dispenser. Keep paper towels in the dispenser.

    • Use food prep sink only to wash produce. Do not use 2-compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113992 Use food prep sink only to wash produce. Do not use 2-compartment sink.

    • Do not put containers of food on the floor and then into refrigerator or onto counters. Keep food off floor at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Do not put containers of food on the floor and then into refrigerator or onto counters. Keep food off floor at all times.

    • Store all raw meat/seafood/poultry below all other food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Store all raw meat/seafood/poultry below all other food.

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    • Code CHSC 113969

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113969

  16. EarlierJun 5, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Use paper towels to dry hands after handwashing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Use paper towels to dry hands after handwashing.

    • Provide soap in a permanently mounted dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Provide soap in a permanently mounted dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen.

  17. EarlierJan 9, 2014Follow-up inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    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.

  18. EarlierJan 9, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Keep handwashing sink in kitchen accessible at all times. Do not store mop in front of this sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Keep handwashing sink in kitchen accessible at all times. Do not store mop in front of this sink.

    • Use handwash sink and soap and warm water to wash hands and dry with paper towels.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Use handwash sink and soap and warm water to wash hands and dry with paper towels.

    • Provide soap in working permanently mounted soap dispenser at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Provide soap in working permanently mounted soap dispenser at kitchen handwash sink.

    • Keep cooked noodles and fried rice refrigerated at 41 F or below.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Keep cooked noodles and fried rice refrigerated at 41 F or below.

    • Store all raw meat//seafood/poultry BELOW all other food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Store all raw meat//seafood/poultry BELOW all other food.

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 L10094.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Questions about Green Bamboo

When was Green Bamboo last inspected?

The county last inspected Green Bamboo on Jan 18, 2024. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Green Bamboo?

The county listed 1 violation on Jan 18, 2024: Inside of ice machine is growing slime mold. Discard all ice then clean and sanitize..

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 Jan 18, 2024, the county marked none as critical.