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Java Detour #836

Other food place · San Rafael, CA

16 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Dec 10, 2025

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  1. Observed a stack of cheese over inadequate ice at 53 F. Repeat violation. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41 F or below. Instructed employee to refill ice. CHSC 113996How 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 · 16 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. LatestDec 10, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Dec 10, 2025.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed a stack of cheese over inadequate ice at 53 F. Repeat violation. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41 F or below. Instructed employee to refill ice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed a stack of cheese over inadequate ice at 53 F. Repeat violation. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41 F or below. Instructed employee to refill ice.

  2. EarlierMay 22, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed liquid eggs at 53 F and sliced cheese at 56 F in an inadequate ice bath on rolling cart. Observed milk at 47 F inside under counter refrigerator below pump syrups with California cooking stickers on it. Ambient temperature of unit measured 44 F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above. Employee stated eggs and cheese have been on ice bath for about 30 minutes. Instructed employee to relocate eggs and cheese to a refrigeration unit holding at 41 F or below. Eggs and cheese relocated. All potentially hazardous foods in under counter refrigerator holding at 44 F relocated to refrigeration unit holding at 41 F or below. Repair/adjust unit to cold hold at 41 F or below and discontinue use until repaired. Beverage-Air under counter refrigerator to the left of the 3-compartment sink measured 42-43 F. Repair/adjust unit to cold hold at 41 F or below.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed liquid eggs at 53 F and sliced cheese at 56 F in an inadequate ice bath on rolling cart. Observed milk at 47 F inside under counter refrigerator below pump syrups with California cooking stickers on it. Ambient temperature of unit measured 44 F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above. Employee stated eggs and cheese have been on ice bath for about 30 minutes. Instructed employee to relocate eggs and cheese to a refrigeration unit holding at 41 F or below. Eggs and cheese relocated. All potentially hazardous foods in under counter refrigerator holding at 44 F relocated to refrigeration unit holding at 41 F or below. Repair/adjust unit to cold hold at 41 F or below and discontinue use until repaired. Beverage-Air under counter refrigerator to the left of the 3-compartment sink measured 42-43 F. Repair/adjust unit to cold hold at 41 F or below.

  3. EarlierAug 25, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Food handler cards unavailable at time of inspection. Ensure all employees involved in the preparation, storage or service of food pass an approved and accredited Certified Food Handler course and keep food handler cards at facility. Discussed with employees.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Food handler cards unavailable at time of inspection. Ensure all employees involved in the preparation, storage or service of food pass an approved and accredited Certified Food Handler course and keep food handler cards at facility. Discussed with employees.

  4. EarlierApr 10, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

  5. EarlierDec 3, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  6. EarlierSep 2, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

  7. EarlierJul 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  8. EarlierFeb 10, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  9. EarlierJan 16, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed ham at 129F and eggs at 116F in steam table. Food discarded. Adjust temperature of steam table.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed ham at 129F and eggs at 116F in steam table. Food discarded. Adjust temperature of steam table.

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

  10. EarlierMar 20, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Provide sanitizer test strips. Observed measuring the applicable sanitations were not readily available.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Provide sanitizer test strips. Observed measuring the applicable sanitations were not readily available.

    • The thermometer in the fridge under espresso machine was not easily visible when check-in temperature and one was broken. The manager replaced them during the inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 The thermometer in the fridge under espresso machine was not easily visible when check-in temperature and one was broken. The manager replaced them during the inspection.

  11. EarlierJan 10, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • The hand sink was blocked with boxes. Boxes were moved. Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 The hand sink was blocked with boxes. Boxes were moved. Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times.

    • Stock bathroom paper towels in the permanently-mounted dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Stock bathroom paper towels in the permanently-mounted dispenser.

    • The refrigerator under the espresso machine (beside the 3 comp sink), is still holding temperatures at 50 F +, but there is no food in this unit. Other refrigerators are holding food temps at 45-47 F. Refrigerators are scheduled for service/repair today. Send a copy of the service invoice to me. Maintain cold food temperatures at 41 F or lower.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 The refrigerator under the espresso machine (beside the 3 comp sink), is still holding temperatures at 50 F +, but there is no food in this unit. Other refrigerators are holding food temps at 45-47 F. Refrigerators are scheduled for service/repair today. Send a copy of the service invoice to me. Maintain cold food temperatures at 41 F or lower.

    • Sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink measured 100 ppm chlorine. Continue to use test strips daily. Always store in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink measured 100 ppm chlorine. Continue to use test strips daily. Always store in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

    • Clean inside of equipment to remove food debris/spillage.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean inside of equipment to remove food debris/spillage.

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    • Replace broken/missing display thermometers. Place by the door and monitor temps daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Replace broken/missing display thermometers. Place by the door and monitor temps daily.

    • Clean spills observed in the storage room. Seal holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean spills observed in the storage room. Seal holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin.

    • Burritos observed thawing at room temperature. Thaw using approved methods - during the cooking process or in refrigeration.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Burritos observed thawing at room temperature. Thaw using approved methods - during the cooking process or in refrigeration.

  12. EarlierJan 9, 2017Routine inspectionYellow placard

    7 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Milk in the under counter fridge beside the 3-comp sink measured 53-54 F and was voluntarily destroyed. Do not use this fridge until repaired. Food in the fridge under the toaster oven and in the fridge under the syrups measured 45-47 F. Lower temperatures immediately/repair so that all refrigeration holds food at 41 F or lower.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Milk in the under counter fridge beside the 3-comp sink measured 53-54 F and was voluntarily destroyed. Do not use this fridge until repaired. Food in the fridge under the toaster oven and in the fridge under the syrups measured 45-47 F. Lower temperatures immediately/repair so that all refrigeration holds food at 41 F or lower.

      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

      There was no sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink where utensils were being washed. Bleach was immediately added to the solution. Always use test strips to ensure there is 100 ppm chlorine in solution for sanitizing. Always store in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 There was no sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink where utensils were being washed. Bleach was immediately added to the solution. Always use test strips to ensure there is 100 ppm chlorine in solution for sanitizing. Always store in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

      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)

    • The hand sink was blocked with boxes. Boxes were moved. Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 The hand sink was blocked with boxes. Boxes were moved. Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times.

    • Stock bathroom paper towels in the permanently-mounted dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Stock bathroom paper towels in the permanently-mounted dispenser.

    • Clean inside of equipment to remove food debris/spillage.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean inside of equipment to remove food debris/spillage.

    • Replace broken/missing display thermometers. Place by the door and monitor temps daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Replace broken/missing display thermometers. Place by the door and monitor temps daily.

    • Clean spills observed in the storage room. Seal holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean spills observed in the storage room. Seal holes in walls to prevent entry of vermin.

  13. EarlierNov 16, 2015Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • The hand sink was blocked by a cart. The cart was moved. Keep hand sinks unobstructed at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 The hand sink was blocked by a cart. The cart was moved. Keep hand sinks unobstructed at all times.

    • The Bev Air under the toaster is running high. Food temperatures measured 45-46F. The upright refrigerator (on far left of office) is running high. Food temps measured 44 F. Immediately lower thermostat and maintain temps at or below 41 F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 The Bev Air under the toaster is running high. Food temperatures measured 45-46F. The upright refrigerator (on far left of office) is running high. Food temps measured 44 F. Immediately lower thermostat and maintain temps at or below 41 F.

    • Soiled wiping cloths observed on the counter. Always store in sanitizing solution. Utensils observed in standing water in dipper well. Clean and sanitize and turn the dipper well on.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Soiled wiping cloths observed on the counter. Always store in sanitizing solution. Utensils observed in standing water in dipper well. Clean and sanitize and turn the dipper well on.

    • The undersized water heater was replaced and water temperatures today are 120 F and above.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 The undersized water heater was replaced and water temperatures today are 120 F and above.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Several flies observed in the facility. Keep the windows closed whenever possible. Install air curtains as required in previous report. Sanitize all food contact surfaces if you see flies landing on them. All food is covered.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Several flies observed in the facility. Keep the windows closed whenever possible. Install air curtains as required in previous report. Sanitize all food contact surfaces if you see flies landing on them. All food is covered.

  14. EarlierOct 28, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • The hand sink was blocked by a cart. The cart was moved. Keep hand sinks unobstructed at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 The hand sink was blocked by a cart. The cart was moved. Keep hand sinks unobstructed at all times.

    • The Bev Air under the toaster is running high. Food temperatures measured 45-46F. The upright refrigerator (on far left of office) is running high. Food temps measured 44 F. Immediately lower thermostat and maintain temps at or below 41 F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 The Bev Air under the toaster is running high. Food temperatures measured 45-46F. The upright refrigerator (on far left of office) is running high. Food temps measured 44 F. Immediately lower thermostat and maintain temps at or below 41 F.

    • Soiled wiping cloths observed on the counter. Always store in sanitizing solution. Utensils observed in standing water in dipper well. Clean and sanitize and turn the dipper well on.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Soiled wiping cloths observed on the counter. Always store in sanitizing solution. Utensils observed in standing water in dipper well. Clean and sanitize and turn the dipper well on.

    • Hot water measured 88 F. After waiting 5 minutes, it measured 97 F. The hot water heater was recently replaced. Submit specs for the hot water heater to EHS for approval. Immediately adjust the thermostat to provide hot water at a minimum 120 F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water measured 88 F. After waiting 5 minutes, it measured 97 F. The hot water heater was recently replaced. Submit specs for the hot water heater to EHS for approval. Immediately adjust the thermostat to provide hot water at a minimum 120 F.

    • Flies observed in the facility. Install air curtains in each drive-through window within 60 days to exclude flies. Keep windows closed when possible. Do not use fly swatters.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Flies observed in the facility. Install air curtains in each drive-through window within 60 days to exclude flies. Keep windows closed when possible. Do not use fly swatters.

  15. EarlierOct 7, 2014Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • The handwash sink was blocked by a cart. Keep handwash sink accessible at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 The handwash sink was blocked by a cart. Keep handwash sink accessible at all times.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food temperatures in the Beverage Air under the toaster were 45 degrees F. Adjust the temperature immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Food temperatures in the Beverage Air under the toaster were 45 degrees F. Adjust the temperature immediately.

    • The sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink measured less than 50 ppm. Add bleach to the solution - it must be 100 ppm chlorine (bleach). Obtain test strips to test levels of sanitizing solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 The sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink measured less than 50 ppm. Add bleach to the solution - it must be 100 ppm chlorine (bleach). Obtain test strips to test levels of sanitizing solution.

    • Code CHSC 114192

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114192

      Corrected during the inspection

    • I observed several flies in the facility. Close the windows at all times possible. Keep the lids to garbage outside closed at all times. Sanitize all surfaces contaminated by flies. Clean floor sinks, especially the floor sink under the ice machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 I observed several flies in the facility. Close the windows at all times possible. Keep the lids to garbage outside closed at all times. Sanitize all surfaces contaminated by flies. Clean floor sinks, especially the floor sink under the ice machine.

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    • Provide display thermometers to the 3 Arctic Air refrigerators in the storage room. Place in the warmest part of the unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide display thermometers to the 3 Arctic Air refrigerators in the storage room. Place in the warmest part of the unit.

  16. EarlierJul 11, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • The handwash sink was blocked by a cart. Keep handwash sink accessible at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 The handwash sink was blocked by a cart. Keep handwash sink accessible at all times.

    • Food temperatures in the Beverage Air under the smoothie blender were 41-45 degrees F. The door to this unit does not shut completely. Repair door and maintain temperatures at or below 41 degrees F. Food temperatures in the Beverage Air under the toaster were 43-52 degrees F. Adjust the temperature immediately and replace the broken display thermometer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Food temperatures in the Beverage Air under the smoothie blender were 41-45 degrees F. The door to this unit does not shut completely. Repair door and maintain temperatures at or below 41 degrees F. Food temperatures in the Beverage Air under the toaster were 43-52 degrees F. Adjust the temperature immediately and replace the broken display thermometer.

    • The sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink measured less than 50 ppm. Add bleach to the solution - it must be 100 ppm chlorine (bleach). Obtain test strips to test levels of sanitizing solution.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 The sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink measured less than 50 ppm. Add bleach to the solution - it must be 100 ppm chlorine (bleach). Obtain test strips to test levels of sanitizing solution.

    • There is no water at the handwash sink. Continue using the warewashing sink for washing hands, but repair this sink immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 There is no water at the handwash sink. Continue using the warewashing sink for washing hands, but repair this sink immediately.

    • Observed some flies in the storage room. Close door to exclude flies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed some flies in the storage room. Close door to exclude flies.

    Show 1 more
    • Provide display thermometers to the 3 Arctic Air refrigerators in the storage room. Place in the warmest part of the unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide display thermometers to the 3 Arctic Air refrigerators in the storage room. Place in the warmest part of the unit.

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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When was Java Detour #836 last inspected?

The county last inspected Java Detour #836 on Dec 10, 2025. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Java Detour #836?

The county listed 1 violation on Dec 10, 2025: Observed a stack of cheese over inadequate ice at 53 F. Repeat violation. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41 F or below. Instructed employee to refill ice..

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 Dec 10, 2025, the county marked none as critical.