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Hilltop 1892

Other food place · Novato, CA

9 inspections

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10 problems found · Routine county inspection · Oct 15, 2019

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  1. Code CHSC 114093 CHSC 114093How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 113953 CHSC 113953How to fixFix it
  3. Code CHSC 113953.2 CHSC 113953.2How 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 · 9 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. LatestOct 15, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Oct 15, 2019.

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Code CHSC 114093

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114093

    • Code CHSC 113953

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 114097

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114097

    • Code CHSC 114099.6

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.6

    Show 5 more
    • Code CHSC 114099.4

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.4

    • Code CHSC 114012

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114012

    • Code CHSC 113953.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.1

    • Code CHSC 113953.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.c

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

  2. EarlierJan 23, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed an employee eating at the cook line and an uncovered drink stored above a prep area. Employees are not permitted to eat in areas where food, clean equipment, and utensils are stored. Drinks must be covered with a lid and straw if stored in a food prep are to prevent contamination of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Observed an employee eating at the cook line and an uncovered drink stored above a prep area. Employees are not permitted to eat in areas where food, clean equipment, and utensils are stored. Drinks must be covered with a lid and straw if stored in a food prep are to prevent contamination of food.

  3. EarlierFeb 27, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Reserve hnadwash sinks for handwashing only. Clean the handwash sink next to the coffee station and in the bar. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Reserve hnadwash sinks for handwashing only. Clean the handwash sink next to the coffee station and in the bar. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food accumulation noted at the large can opener blade. Replace as needed. Run through the dishwash daily. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114139 Food accumulation noted at the large can opener blade. Replace as needed. Run through the dishwash daily. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food debris noted under the slicer. Clean and maintain sanitary.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food debris noted under the slicer. Clean and maintain sanitary.COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Milk crates used as shelving. Discontinue use. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates used as shelving. Discontinue use. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Remove tape/foil from dishwash utensil rack. Can serve as harborage for insects.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Remove tape/foil from dishwash utensil rack. Can serve as harborage for insects.COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 5 more
    • Hang mops upside down to protect against contamination of walls. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114282 Hang mops upside down to protect against contamination of walls. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Replace the knives with tape on the handles. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Replace the knives with tape on the handles. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Do not use linen on top of food. Use paper or plastic. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185 Do not use linen on top of food. Use paper or plastic. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Professionally clean the dirt/grease build up out the back door.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.6 Professionally clean the dirt/grease build up out the back door.

    • Replace the missing floor tile at the bar.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Replace the missing floor tile at the bar.

  4. EarlierApr 7, 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.

  5. EarlierApr 6, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      - Final rinse at kitchen dishwash machine recoded at 0 ppm. Provide 50 ppm at all times. -High temp dishwash at bar recorded digital readout of 129F for final rinse ( Im out of hi temp stickers) - Call for service. Repairman will be here today. Meanwhile, do not run dishwash machines until repairs can be made. - wash/rinse/sanitize at three comp sink if needed. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 - Final rinse at kitchen dishwash machine recoded at 0 ppm. Provide 50 ppm at all times. -High temp dishwash at bar recorded digital readout of 129F for final rinse ( Im out of hi temp stickers) - Call for service. Repairman will be here today. Meanwhile, do not run dishwash machines until repairs can be made. - wash/rinse/sanitize at three comp sink if needed. 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)

    • Provide proof of Food Handler Cars for all employees

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food Handler Cars for all employees

    • Wet cloth noted on lettuce in pull out drawer. Do not use linen in contact with food. Use paper or plastic.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185 Wet cloth noted on lettuce in pull out drawer. Do not use linen in contact with food. Use paper or plastic.

    • Food accumulation noted at seals on reach in doors. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at seals on reach in doors. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Light bulb out at hood. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Light bulb out at hood. Replace it.

    • Bucket of saniizer recorded at 50 ppm. Provide 100 ppm at all times. COS Demonstrated.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Bucket of saniizer recorded at 50 ppm. Provide 100 ppm at all times. COS Demonstrated.

  6. EarlierOct 6, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    14 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (14)

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times. COS Liquid soap dispenser is broken at bar handwash sink. Repair/replace as needed. Papertowels displayed in an open basket in the mens restroom. Provide towels in an enclosed dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times. COS Liquid soap dispenser is broken at bar handwash sink. Repair/replace as needed. Papertowels displayed in an open basket in the mens restroom. Provide towels in an enclosed dispenser.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Cold PHF's found above 41F at the inserts of all three prep units. Maintain cold food at 41F or below at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cold PHF's found above 41F at the inserts of all three prep units. Maintain cold food at 41F or below at all times.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • PHF's found above 41F in the 3 door bar reach in refrigerator. See VCD form.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 PHF's found above 41F in the 3 door bar reach in refrigerator. See VCD form.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food debris noted on slicer. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. MAJOR VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATION.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Food debris noted on slicer. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. MAJOR VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATION.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Flies noted in the kitchen. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in the kitchen. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 9 more
    • Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. Garnish at bar displayed I open glassware. To protect garnish display in container with hinge lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. Garnish at bar displayed I open glassware. To protect garnish display in container with hinge lid.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Can of oven cleaner observed on ice machine. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Can of oven cleaner observed on ice machine. Store separately.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Bags of food (cornmeal) Bulk food found unlabeled. Label each with contents.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Bags of food (cornmeal) Bulk food found unlabeled. Label each with contents.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Seals on pantry reach in found dirty and broken. Replace damaged seals and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Seals on pantry reach in found dirty and broken. Replace damaged seals and maintain sanitary.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Cutting boards found damaged and stained. Replace them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting boards found damaged and stained. Replace them.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Handles noted touching food in bulk food containers. Store scoops with handles outside of food .

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Handles noted touching food in bulk food containers. Store scoops with handles outside of food .

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Thermometers missing from some reach in refrigeration units. Provide one in each.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Thermometers missing from some reach in refrigeration units. Provide one in each.

    • Garbage dumpster noted dirty. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Garbage dumpster noted dirty. Replace it.

    • Caulk at rear kitchen handwash sink is deteriorated. Recaulk seams.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Caulk at rear kitchen handwash sink is deteriorated. Recaulk seams.

  7. EarlierSep 26, 2016Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    15 violations listed, 11 marked critical.

    Critical (11)

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

      Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times. COS Liquid soap dispenser is broken at bar handwash sink. Repair/replace as needed. Papertowels displayed in an open basket in the mens restroom. Provide towels in an enclosed dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen. Provide papertowels at all times. COS Liquid soap dispenser is broken at bar handwash sink. Repair/replace as needed. Papertowels displayed in an open basket in the mens restroom. Provide towels in an enclosed dispenser.

      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

      Cold PHF's found above 41F at the inserts of all three prep units. Maintain cold food at 41F or below at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cold PHF's found above 41F at the inserts of all three prep units. Maintain cold food at 41F or below at all times.

      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

      PHF's found above 41F in the 3 door bar reach in refrigerator. See VCD form.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 PHF's found above 41F in the 3 door bar reach in refrigerator. See VCD form.

      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 debris noted on slicer. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. MAJOR VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATION.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Food debris noted on slicer. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. MAJOR VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATION.

      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

      Flies noted in the kitchen. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in the kitchen. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

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

    Show 6 more
    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. Garnish at bar displayed I open glassware. To protect garnish display in container with hinge lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114060 Bulk food noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk foods in containers with tight fitting lids. Garnish at bar displayed I open glassware. To protect garnish display in container with hinge lid.

      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

      Can of oven cleaner observed on ice machine. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Can of oven cleaner observed on ice machine. Store separately.

      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

      Bags of food (cornmeal) Bulk food found unlabeled. Label each with contents.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Bags of food (cornmeal) Bulk food found unlabeled. Label each with contents.

      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

      Seals on pantry reach in found dirty and broken. Replace damaged seals and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Seals on pantry reach in found dirty and broken. Replace damaged seals and maintain sanitary.

      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

      Cutting boards found damaged and stained. Replace them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting boards found damaged and stained. Replace them.

      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

      Handles noted touching food in bulk food containers. Store scoops with handles outside of food .

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Handles noted touching food in bulk food containers. Store scoops with handles outside of food .

      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)

    • Knife holder found made out of cloth and tape. Do not use.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Knife holder found made out of cloth and tape. Do not use.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Thermometers missing from some reach in refrigeration units. Provide one in each.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Thermometers missing from some reach in refrigeration units. Provide one in each.

    • Garbage dumpster noted dirty. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Garbage dumpster noted dirty. Replace it.

    • Caulk at rear kitchen handwash sink is deteriorated. Recaulk seams.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Caulk at rear kitchen handwash sink is deteriorated. Recaulk seams.

  8. EarlierDec 9, 2015Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Liquid saop dispenser at bar handwash sink is stuck. Repair/replace.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Liquid saop dispenser at bar handwash sink is stuck. Repair/replace.

    • Ice, straws found in bar handwash sink. Keep clear and accessible.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Ice, straws found in bar handwash sink. Keep clear and accessible.

    • Food accumulation noted under slicer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Food accumulation noted under slicer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Leaks observed under three compartment sink. Repair. Milk crate found used as shelving. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks. Mold observed at speed gun holder. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Leaks observed under three compartment sink. Repair. Milk crate found used as shelving. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks. Mold observed at speed gun holder. Clean and sanitize.

    • Flies noted in facility

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in facility

    Show 3 more
    • Linen found stored next to food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Linen found stored next to food. Store separately.

    • Too much chlorine found in wiping rag bucket. Provide 100ppm. Demonstrated.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Too much chlorine found in wiping rag bucket. Provide 100ppm. Demonstrated.

    • Post Health permit in public view

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Post Health permit in public view

  9. EarlierNov 18, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Slicer found with food debris. Clean and sanitize at least every 4 hours.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114117 Slicer found with food debris. Clean and sanitize at least every 4 hours.

      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)

    • Liquid saop dispenser at bar handwash sink is stuck. Repair/replace.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Liquid saop dispenser at bar handwash sink is stuck. Repair/replace.

    • Ice, straws found in bar handwash sink. Keep clear and accessible.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Ice, straws found in bar handwash sink. Keep clear and accessible.

    • Food accumulation noted under slicer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Food accumulation noted under slicer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Leaks observed under three compartment sink. Repair. Milk crate found used as shelving. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks. Mold observed at speed gun holder. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Leaks observed under three compartment sink. Repair. Milk crate found used as shelving. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks. Mold observed at speed gun holder. Clean and sanitize.

    • Flies noted in facility

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in facility

    Show 3 more
    • Linen found stored next to food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Linen found stored next to food. Store separately.

    • Too much chlorine found in wiping rag bucket. Provide 100ppm. Demonstrated.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Too much chlorine found in wiping rag bucket. Provide 100ppm. Demonstrated.

    • Post Health permit in public view

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Post Health permit in public view

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 L10407.

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Marin County gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

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Inspection type
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Result
Green placard
Source
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Questions about Hilltop 1892

When was Hilltop 1892 last inspected?

The county last inspected Hilltop 1892 on Oct 15, 2019. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Hilltop 1892?

The county listed 10 violations on Oct 15, 2019: Code CHSC 114093; Code CHSC 113953; and Code CHSC 113953.2, and 7 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 Oct 15, 2019, the county marked none as critical.