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In-N-Out Burger

Other food place · Novato, CA

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No problems found · Routine county inspection · May 13, 2026

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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. LatestMay 13, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected May 13, 2026.

    No violations listed in the data.

  2. EarlierAug 15, 2025Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Front handwashing sink by dairy machine without any paper towels. Maintain all handwashing stations properly supplied at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Front handwashing sink by dairy machine without any paper towels. Maintain all handwashing stations properly supplied at all times.

  3. EarlierNov 26, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • 3-comp sink in-use with dishwasher in sanitizing compartment to soak recorded at 0ppm quat ammonium. / Remake solution using test strips to verify 200ppm quat ammonium is made every time.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 3-comp sink in-use with dishwasher in sanitizing compartment to soak recorded at 0ppm quat ammonium. / Remake solution using test strips to verify 200ppm quat ammonium is made every time.

  4. EarlierDec 6, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed the cook placed the raw hamburger patties on the flat griddle and then (about two minutes later) flipped the hamburger patties. The district specialist observed a few hamburger patties; meat juices were bursting from the meat, and then the cook proceeded to scoop the cooked hamburger patties to place them on the buns using the same spatula. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, ensure to use different utensils for raw hamburger patties and ready-to-eat foods. The person in charge stated that they use timer to indicate when to flip the hamburger patties.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113967 Observed the cook placed the raw hamburger patties on the flat griddle and then (about two minutes later) flipped the hamburger patties. The district specialist observed a few hamburger patties; meat juices were bursting from the meat, and then the cook proceeded to scoop the cooked hamburger patties to place them on the buns using the same spatula. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, ensure to use different utensils for raw hamburger patties and ready-to-eat foods. The person in charge stated that they use timer to indicate when to flip the hamburger patties.

  5. EarlierDec 29, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed empty paper towel dispenser at hand sink next to milkshake machine. Keep paper towels fully stocked at all times. Discussed with person in charge.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Observed empty paper towel dispenser at hand sink next to milkshake machine. Keep paper towels fully stocked at all times. Discussed with person in charge.

  6. EarlierMar 22, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Middle prep top cooler measured at ~44.6F (non-PHF foods stored in unit only). Repair unit to cold hold at 41F or below. All food in unit is non-PHF or using TPHC. Do not use for PHFs until 41F or below.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Middle prep top cooler measured at ~44.6F (non-PHF foods stored in unit only). Repair unit to cold hold at 41F or below. All food in unit is non-PHF or using TPHC. Do not use for PHFs until 41F or below.

  7. EarlierAug 10, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

  8. EarlierMar 1, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierJul 28, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  10. EarlierSep 18, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  11. EarlierJan 17, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Sanitizer is low in the 3-compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Sanitizer is low in the 3-compartment sink.

  12. EarlierApr 3, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Determine cause of liquid at the overhead light in walk in box and eliminate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Determine cause of liquid at the overhead light in walk in box and eliminate.

  13. EarlierAug 17, 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.

  14. EarlierAug 10, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Handwash station at potato prep must have hot (100F) and cold running water. Remove tools, etc., from this sink. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Handwash station at potato prep must have hot (100F) and cold running water. Remove tools, etc., from this sink. 2ND NOTICE

    • Plastic bins observed stacked wet - also red trays. Do not stack utensils/pots/pans etc. Air dry completely before stacking.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Plastic bins observed stacked wet - also red trays. Do not stack utensils/pots/pans etc. Air dry completely before stacking.

    • Fly an turned off at rear door. Do not turn it off. Fan must turn on whenever rear door is opened.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Fly an turned off at rear door. Do not turn it off. Fan must turn on whenever rear door is opened.

  15. EarlierJan 11, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Rear handwash sink by potato prep must be clean and functional. Do not remove it.Provide hot 100F and cold running water to this sink

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Rear handwash sink by potato prep must be clean and functional. Do not remove it.Provide hot 100F and cold running water to this sink

    • Hot water (100F) must be supplied to the handwash sink by men's dressing room. Provide hot water with in two minutes.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.c Hot water (100F) must be supplied to the handwash sink by men's dressing room. Provide hot water with in two minutes.

    • Condensation noted at overhead light in walk in box. Repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Condensation noted at overhead light in walk in box. Repair as needed.

  16. EarlierOct 17, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Food accumulation noted at seals on reach in refrigerator near drive up window. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at seals on reach in refrigerator near drive up window. Clean and maintain sanitary.

  17. EarlierDec 23, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Hot water takes too long at front handwash sink. Provide 100F in a timely manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water takes too long at front handwash sink. Provide 100F in a timely manner.

    • Liquid observed at overhead light fixture in walk in box. Determine cause and eliminate source of liquid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Liquid observed at overhead light fixture in walk in box. Determine cause and eliminate source of liquid.

    • Replace drain cover at mop sink. Rodents can enter here.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Replace drain cover at mop sink. Rodents can enter here.

  18. EarlierJul 29, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Handwash station near dressing rooms observed with ice and french fry pieces inside. Use strictly for handwashing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Handwash station near dressing rooms observed with ice and french fry pieces inside. Use strictly for handwashing.

    • Observed a few flies in facility. Exclude.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed a few flies in facility. Exclude.

    • Clean bottom interior of spread refrigerator near drive-through window. Greasy debris noted.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean bottom interior of spread refrigerator near drive-through window. Greasy debris noted.

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 L13847.

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

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Questions about In-N-Out Burger

When was In-N-Out Burger last inspected?

The county last inspected In-N-Out Burger on May 13, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at In-N-Out Burger?

The county listed no violations on May 13, 2026.

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 May 13, 2026, the county marked none as critical.