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6problems found
6 problems found · Routine county inspection · Sep 28, 2018
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- Dishwasher dispensing inadequate amount of sanitizer, less than 100ppm of quaternary ammonia (person in charge states this is used instead of chlorine). 200ppm required. Repeat violation (this has also been noted for the other permitee that shares this dishwasher). Repair dishwasher within two weeks (by 10/12) to avoid cost recovery fees. Manually wash dishes using bleach and a bus tub as the sanitizer basin. Bleach test strips left on-site. 100ppm of chlorine/bleach is required. CHSC 114099.7How to fixFix it
- Per conversation with food handler, cutting board is only sanitized once per day. Cutting board is used with potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) throughout the day. Keep wiping rags stored in sanitizer buckets with 100ppm of chlorine and use these to wipe down cutting board during service. CHSC 114113How to fixFix it
- Remove/clean debris and brown/black residue in and around floor sinks and on floor of dry storage area. Also clean shelving of Atosa fridge CHSC 114115.cHow to fixFix it
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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Next: Dishwasher dispensing inadequate amount of sanitizer, less than 100ppm of quaternary ammonia (person in charge states this is used instead of chlorine). 200ppm required. Repeat violation (this has also been noted for the other permitee that shares this dishwasher). Repair dishwasher within two weeks (by 10/12) to avoid cost recovery fees. Manually wash dishes using bleach and a bus tub as the sanitizer basin. Bleach test strips left on-site. 100ppm of chlorine/bleach is required.The county found: “Dishwasher dispensing inadequate amount of sanitizer, less than 100ppm of quaternary ammonia (person in charge states…”
Then the next one: Per conversation with food handler, cutting board is only sanitized once per day. Cutting board is used with potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) throughout the day. Keep wiping rags stored in sanitizer buckets with 100ppm of chlorine and use these to wipe down cutting board during service.
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Inspections
From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 2 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
LatestSep 28, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Sep 28, 2018.
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Dishwasher dispensing inadequate amount of sanitizer, less than 100ppm of quaternary ammonia (person in charge states this is used instead of chlorine). 200ppm required. Repeat violation (this has also been noted for the other permitee that shares this dishwasher). Repair dishwasher within two weeks (by 10/12) to avoid cost recovery fees. Manually wash dishes using bleach and a bus tub as the sanitizer basin. Bleach test strips left on-site. 100ppm of chlorine/bleach is required.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.7 Dishwasher dispensing inadequate amount of sanitizer, less than 100ppm of quaternary ammonia (person in charge states this is used instead of chlorine). 200ppm required. Repeat violation (this has also been noted for the other permitee that shares this dishwasher). Repair dishwasher within two weeks (by 10/12) to avoid cost recovery fees. Manually wash dishes using bleach and a bus tub as the sanitizer basin. Bleach test strips left on-site. 100ppm of chlorine/bleach is required.
Per conversation with food handler, cutting board is only sanitized once per day. Cutting board is used with potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) throughout the day. Keep wiping rags stored in sanitizer buckets with 100ppm of chlorine and use these to wipe down cutting board during service.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 Per conversation with food handler, cutting board is only sanitized once per day. Cutting board is used with potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) throughout the day. Keep wiping rags stored in sanitizer buckets with 100ppm of chlorine and use these to wipe down cutting board during service.
Remove/clean debris and brown/black residue in and around floor sinks and on floor of dry storage area. Also clean shelving of Atosa fridge
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Remove/clean debris and brown/black residue in and around floor sinks and on floor of dry storage area. Also clean shelving of Atosa fridge
Remove duct tape observed on surfaces such as fridge shelving, pot handles, prep top covers as these are not durable, easily cleanable surfaces.
The department's words
CHSC 114130.1 Remove duct tape observed on surfaces such as fridge shelving, pot handles, prep top covers as these are not durable, easily cleanable surfaces.
Remove items from the premises that are unnecessary to the maintenance and operation of facility including several pieces of unapproved equipment (Waring oven, 4 hot plates in milk crate, Tru fridge). De-clutter dry storage and bookstore closet.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Remove items from the premises that are unnecessary to the maintenance and operation of facility including several pieces of unapproved equipment (Waring oven, 4 hot plates in milk crate, Tru fridge). De-clutter dry storage and bookstore closet.
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* Section of exposed bare wood observed under front hand sink. Seal area with durable, easily cleanable surface. * Rubber base coving and unapproved flooring in restrooms. Upgrade may be required at change of ownership or remodel. Keep paper towels and soap in wall mounted dispensers in restroom.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 * Section of exposed bare wood observed under front hand sink. Seal area with durable, easily cleanable surface. * Rubber base coving and unapproved flooring in restrooms. Upgrade may be required at change of ownership or remodel. Keep paper towels and soap in wall mounted dispensers in restroom.
EarlierJun 27, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
100ppm of quaternary ammonia detected in dishwasher. Requirement is 200ppm. Repair machine.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.7 100ppm of quaternary ammonia detected in dishwasher. Requirement is 200ppm. Repair machine.
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 L15080.
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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