Restaurant Lookup Start your 25 days free

← Search restaurants in Marin County

La Carreta

Other food place · Novato, CA

17 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

1 problem found · Routine county inspection · May 27, 2026

Is that a lot?

We can't say yet. Too few places here have a number.

What was found out about La Carreta?

It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.

  1. Code CHSC 114130.1 CHSC 114130.1How to fixFix it

See all 1 item ↓

Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

We review Marin County health data to make this report. We are not the Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services.

Which one are you?

For La Carreta's team

Is this your place?

Welcome, La Carreta. We'll walk through this together, one item at a time. To log the fixes, claim La Carreta first; we check that you run it.

Your whole team can help. Each person gets one next step, and everyone can see what's done.

This is my place: claim La Carreta

We'll help you get every item done. You don't have to do it alone.

We know an inspection can feel heavy, especially when it's busy.

  1. Fix it together

    Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.

  2. Log it

    Your team logs the fix on their phones, with the time and who did it.

  3. Show what you did

    Saying what you fixed, in your own words, builds trust. Families and regulars respect a kitchen that owns it and fixes it.

Each fix step comes from our free guides, built on the FDA Food Code your state uses.

Want to join the restaurants in Marin County that keep their kitchens clean and put their guests' health first?

Claim La Carreta

We'll set it up with you. 25 days free.

Replies are part of a paid plan. We read each one before it goes up. You can take it down any time. Only the department can change its record.

Do you work there, and someone else owns it? I work there

What people see next

Under each item here, people see what you fixed, in your words.

Left alone, or fixed together

Left alone, the same items can come back at the next inspection. Fixed together, they're done.

Not your place?

CleanCleaver puts these same items on your team's phones, with the rule beside each one. Your binder is ready when the inspector is.

Start for my business

25 days free. Cancel anytime.

Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 17 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 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 27, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected May 27, 2026.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

  2. EarlierDec 2, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Code CHSC 114060

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114060

    • Code CHSC 114049

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114049

    • Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

  3. EarlierMar 7, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed 2 large pans of rice in walk-in refrigerator recording at 48°F and 49°F respectively. Staff stated rice was cooling since yesterday at 6pm. / Discard out of temperature food. Spread food out to be more than 2 inches thick in metal pans to rapidly cool from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours then 70°F-41°F in 4 hours thereafter.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed 2 large pans of rice in walk-in refrigerator recording at 48°F and 49°F respectively. Staff stated rice was cooling since yesterday at 6pm. / Discard out of temperature food. Spread food out to be more than 2 inches thick in metal pans to rapidly cool from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours then 70°F-41°F in 4 hours thereafter.

  4. EarlierAug 23, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • 3-comp sink set up as rinse - wash - sanitize and dishes were being washed. / Setup sink as wash - rinse - sanitize - airy dry as shown on county issued sticker. Rewash all dishes.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 3-comp sink set up as rinse - wash - sanitize and dishes were being washed. / Setup sink as wash - rinse - sanitize - airy dry as shown on county issued sticker. Rewash all dishes.

  5. EarlierSep 30, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

  6. EarlierDec 15, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  7. EarlierDec 7, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

  8. EarlierJun 3, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

    • Code CHSC 113973.b-c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113973.b-c

    • Code CHSC 113986

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113986

    • Code CHSC 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 114256.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114256.1

  9. EarlierNov 13, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Code CHSC 113952

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113952

    • Code CHSC 113953.4

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.4

    • Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

    • Code CHSC 113998

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113998

    Show 4 more
    • Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

    • Code CHSC 114097

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114097

    • Code CHSC 114099.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.1

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

  10. EarlierMar 25, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

      Corrected during the inspection

  11. EarlierMar 18, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Code CHSC 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

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

  12. EarlierNov 21, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Employee reminded to wash hands before donning gloves. Always wash hands at the hand wash sink before beginning work and after changing tanks.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113952 Employee reminded to wash hands before donning gloves. Always wash hands at the hand wash sink before beginning work and after changing tanks.

  13. EarlierJan 4, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Observed food resting on top of garbage can. Do not rest food here.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Observed food resting on top of garbage can. Do not rest food here.COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Box of food noted on the floor in the walk in box. Store all food 6 above the ground or on racks or pallets.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Box of food noted on the floor in the walk in box. Store all food 6 above the ground or on racks or pallets.

    • Bowl noted inside bulk food container. Do not use bowl to scoop food. Use scoop with handle only. Keep handle out of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Bowl noted inside bulk food container. Do not use bowl to scoop food. Use scoop with handle only. Keep handle out of food.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Grease accumulation noted at baffles in hood. Steam clean to prevent build up.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease accumulation noted at baffles in hood. Steam clean to prevent build up.

    • Restroom door does not close. Door must be self closing and close all the way.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Restroom door does not close. Door must be self closing and close all the way.

  14. EarlierJul 5, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  15. EarlierJun 22, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Provide proof of Food handler Cards for all employees

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food handler Cards for all employees

    • Cold potentially hazardous foods recorded 43-44F in reach in and inserts. All cold food must be kept at all times. REPEAT VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cold potentially hazardous foods recorded 43-44F in reach in and inserts. All cold food must be kept at all times. REPEAT VIOLATION

    • Cool foods quickly : 135F - 70F with in 2 hours, 70F-41F within 4 hours. Cool in shallow containers less than 4 inched deep.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002.1 Cool foods quickly : 135F - 70F with in 2 hours, 70F-41F within 4 hours. Cool in shallow containers less than 4 inched deep.

    • Aprons observed stored by tortillas. Store separately away from food. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Aprons observed stored by tortillas. Store separately away from food. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Bowl noted stored in bulk food bin. Do not use bowls to dispense bulk foods. Use scoop with handle. Keep handle out of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Bowl noted stored in bulk food bin. Do not use bowls to dispense bulk foods. Use scoop with handle. Keep handle out of food.

    Show 1 more
    • Maintain last inspection report of customer review. REPEAT VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report of customer review. REPEAT VIOLATION

  16. EarlierJan 12, 2017Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Provide proof of Food Handler Cards for all employees. Provide cards for cooks by reinspection 1/12/16

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food Handler Cards for all employees. Provide cards for cooks by reinspection 1/12/16

    • Cook did not know what temperature hot food must be kept at. 135F

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947 Cook did not know what temperature hot food must be kept at. 135F

    • Bowl found blocking rear handwash sink. This sink is for handwashing only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Bowl found blocking rear handwash sink. This sink is for handwashing only.

  17. EarlierJan 9, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Dishwasher observed not sanitizing plates. Wash/rinse/sanitize follow4d by air dry. EVERYTHING must be sanitized. do not skip this step. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Dishwasher observed not sanitizing plates. Wash/rinse/sanitize follow4d by air dry. EVERYTHING must be sanitized. do not skip this step. 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 (8)

    • Provide proof of Food Handler Cards for all employees. Provide cards for cooks by reinspection 1/12/16

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food Handler Cards for all employees. Provide cards for cooks by reinspection 1/12/16

    • Cook did not know what temperature hot food must be kept at. 135F

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947 Cook did not know what temperature hot food must be kept at. 135F

    • Bowl found blocking rear handwash sink. This sink is for handwashing only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Bowl found blocking rear handwash sink. This sink is for handwashing only.

    • Potentially hazardous foods measured in inserts recorded 130F. Reheat and maintain at 135F at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Potentially hazardous foods measured in inserts recorded 130F. Reheat and maintain at 135F at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Several bus tubs of rice and beans found cooling at room temperature. Cool quickly in shallow containers - 4 max. Rapidly cool from 135F to 41F with in 4 hours. Handout provided. Beans/rice moved to walk in box. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Several bus tubs of rice and beans found cooling at room temperature. Cool quickly in shallow containers - 4 max. Rapidly cool from 135F to 41F with in 4 hours. Handout provided. Beans/rice moved to walk in box. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 3 more
    • Lights turned off at hood while cooking. Keep the lights on.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Lights turned off at hood while cooking. Keep the lights on.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • No probe thermometer available. Provide one to monitor food temps. 0-220F

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 No probe thermometer available. Provide one to monitor food temps. 0-220F

    • No bucket of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Demonstrated. COS. Handout provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No bucket of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Demonstrated. COS. Handout provided.

      Corrected during the inspection

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)

What you can do

As a customer of La Carreta, you can:

  1. Learn how these get fixed

    Free, step-by-step guides for each item.

    Open the steps here

  2. Let La Carreta know

    Ask for the manager. La Carreta can only fix what it knows about.

    The department lists no phone for this place.

  3. Share this page

  4. Use CleanCleaver at home

    Families clean together. Chores and food dates for everyone at home.

    See CleanCleaver for home

  5. Complain directly to the health department

    We are not the health department. You can report to them on their site. Report to Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services (opens the department's site)

When regulars speak up kindly and kitchens fix things, the whole neighborhood eats well. Now you know what the inspector found, and what you can do about it.

Do you work at or run La Carreta?

See the plan to fix each item and show what you did.

Address this

About this record

Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L14994.

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

This is not an official ranking or grade. See the official source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services (opens the department's site) .

Information on this page may be out of date. Check the original source to confirm.

Questions about La Carreta

When was La Carreta last inspected?

The county last inspected La Carreta on May 27, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at La Carreta?

The county listed 1 violation on May 27, 2026: Code CHSC 114130.1.

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 27, 2026, the county marked none as critical.