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Other food place · Mill Valley, CA

10 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · May 15, 2024

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  1. 5/15/24: Reviewed rapid cooling logs. Swiss chard and cooked potatoes both 41 degrees F in drawer of refrigerator. Marinara sauce cooling in cold water with minimal ice. There are two ice wands. Only one is cold and is mostly ice. Other wand is warm to the touch. Marinara sauce observed at 63 degrees F at 5:00 p.m.. Per log, marinara sauce was 40 degrees Fat 3:00 p.m.. today. Infrared gun was used to check temperatures by food handler. Log accurate temperatures and use and ANSI-certified digital probe thermometer. Many of the logs have similar numbers, 120 degrees F, 60 degrees F, 40 degrees F. Double check logs to ensure accurate temperatures are being logged. Marinara sauce was made at 12:00 and was 160 degrees F. Per log, was 60 degrees F at 2:00. Marinara sauce 53 degrees F at 5:30 p.m.. Sauce needs to reach 41 degrees f by 6:00 p.m.. If not, reheat or discard marinara sauce. More ice added to water bath. New ice wand added. CHSC 114002How to fixFix it

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 10 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

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  1. LatestMay 15, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected May 15, 2024.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • 5/15/24: Reviewed rapid cooling logs. Swiss chard and cooked potatoes both 41 degrees F in drawer of refrigerator. Marinara sauce cooling in cold water with minimal ice. There are two ice wands. Only one is cold and is mostly ice. Other wand is warm to the touch. Marinara sauce observed at 63 degrees F at 5:00 p.m.. Per log, marinara sauce was 40 degrees Fat 3:00 p.m.. today. Infrared gun was used to check temperatures by food handler. Log accurate temperatures and use and ANSI-certified digital probe thermometer. Many of the logs have similar numbers, 120 degrees F, 60 degrees F, 40 degrees F. Double check logs to ensure accurate temperatures are being logged. Marinara sauce was made at 12:00 and was 160 degrees F. Per log, was 60 degrees F at 2:00. Marinara sauce 53 degrees F at 5:30 p.m.. Sauce needs to reach 41 degrees f by 6:00 p.m.. If not, reheat or discard marinara sauce. More ice added to water bath. New ice wand added.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 5/15/24: Reviewed rapid cooling logs. Swiss chard and cooked potatoes both 41 degrees F in drawer of refrigerator. Marinara sauce cooling in cold water with minimal ice. There are two ice wands. Only one is cold and is mostly ice. Other wand is warm to the touch. Marinara sauce observed at 63 degrees F at 5:00 p.m.. Per log, marinara sauce was 40 degrees Fat 3:00 p.m.. today. Infrared gun was used to check temperatures by food handler. Log accurate temperatures and use and ANSI-certified digital probe thermometer. Many of the logs have similar numbers, 120 degrees F, 60 degrees F, 40 degrees F. Double check logs to ensure accurate temperatures are being logged. Marinara sauce was made at 12:00 and was 160 degrees F. Per log, was 60 degrees F at 2:00. Marinara sauce 53 degrees F at 5:30 p.m.. Sauce needs to reach 41 degrees f by 6:00 p.m.. If not, reheat or discard marinara sauce. More ice added to water bath. New ice wand added.

  2. EarlierMar 21, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed several types of pasta cooling in the walk-in refrigerator. Per cooling log, pasta was made at 1:00 p.m. today. No temperatures are listed for pasta on the log, Log each type of pasta separately on the log as they will cool at different rates. One hotel pan of pasta was stacked on top of another pan of pasta. The penne pasta that was covered was observed at 89-109 degrees F at 3:10 p.m.. Angel hair pasta observed at 73 - 82 degrees F at 3:11 p.m.. Two pans of spaghetti observed at 53 degrees F and 43 - 62 degrees F Unknown when any of the pastas entered the temperature danger zone (42 - 134 degrees F.) Consistently log all potentially hazardous foods until the potentially hazardous foods reach 41 degrees F. Rechecked pasta in walk-in refrigerator at 4:08 p.m. Penne: 52 - 62 degrees F, angel hair pasta: 49 - 52 degrees F, spaghetti: both 44 degrees F. Pasta cooling proper rate. Discontinue double stacking or covering foods that cool as this can lead to improper cooling. Meatballs observed at 51 degrees F in 2-door refrigerator at beginning of the inspection and was 44 - 47 degrees F at 4:17 p.m.. Meatballs not cooling at rapid enough rate. Place meatballs in more shallow pan or put in two shallow pans.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed several types of pasta cooling in the walk-in refrigerator. Per cooling log, pasta was made at 1:00 p.m. today. No temperatures are listed for pasta on the log, Log each type of pasta separately on the log as they will cool at different rates. One hotel pan of pasta was stacked on top of another pan of pasta. The penne pasta that was covered was observed at 89-109 degrees F at 3:10 p.m.. Angel hair pasta observed at 73 - 82 degrees F at 3:11 p.m.. Two pans of spaghetti observed at 53 degrees F and 43 - 62 degrees F Unknown when any of the pastas entered the temperature danger zone (42 - 134 degrees F.) Consistently log all potentially hazardous foods until the potentially hazardous foods reach 41 degrees F. Rechecked pasta in walk-in refrigerator at 4:08 p.m. Penne: 52 - 62 degrees F, angel hair pasta: 49 - 52 degrees F, spaghetti: both 44 degrees F. Pasta cooling proper rate. Discontinue double stacking or covering foods that cool as this can lead to improper cooling. Meatballs observed at 51 degrees F in 2-door refrigerator at beginning of the inspection and was 44 - 47 degrees F at 4:17 p.m.. Meatballs not cooling at rapid enough rate. Place meatballs in more shallow pan or put in two shallow pans.

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  3. EarlierMar 13, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Saute station prep refrigerator: roasted potatoes made at ~ 10:00 a.m. today observed at 45- 56 degrees F at 6:02 p.m.. Roasted potatoes were voluntarily discarded. (~ 4lbs.) Observed 2 hotel pans of pasta in drawer. Both made at ~ 2:00 p.m. today. Left hotel pan of pasta: 68 degrees F, right pan: 57 degrees F. Roasted potatoes and pasta are not logged on a cooling log. Monitor potentially hazardous foods as frequently as needed to ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cooling from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within two hours and from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F within four hours. Approved cooling methods/cooling logs provided in English and Spanish. Unknown when potatoes and pasta entered the temperature danger zone (42 - 134 degrees F.) Observed large plastic container sitting by staircase at beginning of inspection. Bolognese sauce was made at ~ 1:00 p.m. today. Temperature of bolognese sauce at ~ 5:50 p.m. ranged from 102 -137 degrees F. No cooling log for sauce. Unknown when it entered the temperature danger zone. Bolognese sauce was reheated to 181- 209 degrees F. Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods by approved methods, such as metal shallow pans, ice bath, and ice wands.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Saute station prep refrigerator: roasted potatoes made at ~ 10:00 a.m. today observed at 45- 56 degrees F at 6:02 p.m.. Roasted potatoes were voluntarily discarded. (~ 4lbs.) Observed 2 hotel pans of pasta in drawer. Both made at ~ 2:00 p.m. today. Left hotel pan of pasta: 68 degrees F, right pan: 57 degrees F. Roasted potatoes and pasta are not logged on a cooling log. Monitor potentially hazardous foods as frequently as needed to ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cooling from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within two hours and from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F within four hours. Approved cooling methods/cooling logs provided in English and Spanish. Unknown when potatoes and pasta entered the temperature danger zone (42 - 134 degrees F.) Observed large plastic container sitting by staircase at beginning of inspection. Bolognese sauce was made at ~ 1:00 p.m. today. Temperature of bolognese sauce at ~ 5:50 p.m. ranged from 102 -137 degrees F. No cooling log for sauce. Unknown when it entered the temperature danger zone. Bolognese sauce was reheated to 181- 209 degrees F. Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods by approved methods, such as metal shallow pans, ice bath, and ice wands.

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  4. EarlierApr 5, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • New grease trap installed within the last year or year and a half. Submit construction application, grease trap specification sheet, and plan check fee with one set of plans by 5/4/22.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114380 New grease trap installed within the last year or year and a half. Submit construction application, grease trap specification sheet, and plan check fee with one set of plans by 5/4/22.

  5. EarlierOct 15, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • No hot water at hand wash sink. Provide a minimum of 100 degrees F water. Corrected onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 No hot water at hand wash sink. Provide a minimum of 100 degrees F water. Corrected onsite.

      Corrected during the inspection

  6. EarlierFeb 22, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Hot water temperature at dump sink reaches 125F. Hand sink downstairs still at temperature of 93F, Requirement is 100F for hand sinks, 120F at all other sinks. Major violation corrected to minor.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water temperature at dump sink reaches 125F. Hand sink downstairs still at temperature of 93F, Requirement is 100F for hand sinks, 120F at all other sinks. Major violation corrected to minor.

  7. EarlierFeb 20, 2019Routine inspectionYellow placard

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Observed a food handler with gloves touch nose and face with gloves and proceed to touch a pot, stir sauce that was cooking, and touch food container.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed a food handler with gloves touch nose and face with gloves and proceed to touch a pot, stir sauce that was cooking, and touch food container.

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

      Provide a minimum of 100F water at hand wash sink in downstairs kitchen. Water reached at max of 92F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Provide a minimum of 100F water at hand wash sink in downstairs kitchen. Water reached at max of 92F.

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  8. EarlierJan 23, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Pizza prep refrigerator is running 44F to 47F. Pasta & sauté (4 drawer unit) is running 42F to 45F. Must be 41F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Pizza prep refrigerator is running 44F to 47F. Pasta & sauté (4 drawer unit) is running 42F to 45F. Must be 41F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

    • Provide working display thermometer for 4 drawer refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide working display thermometer for 4 drawer refrigerator.

    • Several Certified Food Handler certificates have expired. Get recertified immediately. Most of the rest of the Certified Food Handler certificates expire in February 2018. Get recertified before expiration.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Several Certified Food Handler certificates have expired. Get recertified immediately. Most of the rest of the Certified Food Handler certificates expire in February 2018. Get recertified before expiration.

    • Discontinue storing utensils under soap dispenser for handwash sink in pasta room.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Discontinue storing utensils under soap dispenser for handwash sink in pasta room.

    • Discard utensil in bucket with shredded handles.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Discard utensil in bucket with shredded handles.

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    • Observed 2 raw wood boards under flour. Replace with cleanable boards. (Painted boards are not allowed.)

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Observed 2 raw wood boards under flour. Replace with cleanable boards. (Painted boards are not allowed.)

    • Secure all CO2 containers to a rigid structure.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Secure all CO2 containers to a rigid structure.

  9. EarlierOct 12, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • No Certified Food Manager (CFM) at this facility. Submit proof of enrollment in a valid CFM exam by October 17, 2016. Take test within 30 days. Submit copy of CFM certificate once you receive it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 No Certified Food Manager (CFM) at this facility. Submit proof of enrollment in a valid CFM exam by October 17, 2016. Take test within 30 days. Submit copy of CFM certificate once you receive it.

    • Mozzarella cheese measured 47 degrees F and pepperoni measured 49 degrees F in pizza prep refrigerator. Ahi tuna measured 45 degrees F in refrigerator across from cookline. Two containers of mozzarella cheese in three door refrigerator; one measured 46 degrees F and the other was 57 degrees F. 57 degree mozzarella cheese was voluntarily discarded. Cooked potatoes made yesterday: 44 degrees F. Open container of half & half in server station measured 44 degrees F. Open container of milk in bar refrigerator measured 43 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Mozzarella cheese measured 47 degrees F and pepperoni measured 49 degrees F in pizza prep refrigerator. Ahi tuna measured 45 degrees F in refrigerator across from cookline. Two containers of mozzarella cheese in three door refrigerator; one measured 46 degrees F and the other was 57 degrees F. 57 degree mozzarella cheese was voluntarily discarded. Cooked potatoes made yesterday: 44 degrees F. Open container of half & half in server station measured 44 degrees F. Open container of milk in bar refrigerator measured 43 degrees F.

    • Multiple utensils in container of water that measured 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Multiple utensils in container of water that measured 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Clean interior of ice machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Clean interior of ice machine.

    • No thermometer inside server station refrigerator with milk. No thermometer in bar refrigerator with milk.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 No thermometer inside server station refrigerator with milk. No thermometer in bar refrigerator with milk.

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    • No soap or paper towels or dispensers. Mount commercial soap and paper towel dispensers adjacent to hand wash sink. Pump soap container and paper towels brought over to bar during inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 No soap or paper towels or dispensers. Mount commercial soap and paper towel dispensers adjacent to hand wash sink. Pump soap container and paper towels brought over to bar during inspection.

    • Shellfish tags not in chronological order.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114039.4 Shellfish tags not in chronological order.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Inoperable freezer with door off downstairs. Remove from the premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Inoperable freezer with door off downstairs. Remove from the premises.

    • Very large container of oil with spigot without label.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114377 Very large container of oil with spigot without label.

    • Unlabeled chemical spray bottle hanging from garbage container.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.1 Unlabeled chemical spray bottle hanging from garbage container.

  10. EarlierMar 25, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    16 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (16)

    • Sign informing the public that the most recent inspection report is available to review upon request was not posted. Post sign in conspicuous area advising consumers that the most recent inspection report is available for review by any interested party. Last inspection report is not available to review. Maintain copy of most recent inspection report.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Sign informing the public that the most recent inspection report is available to review upon request was not posted. Post sign in conspicuous area advising consumers that the most recent inspection report is available for review by any interested party. Last inspection report is not available to review. Maintain copy of most recent inspection report.

    • Health permit not posted. Post permit in conspicuous area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Health permit not posted. Post permit in conspicuous area.

    • Maintain shellfish tags in chronological order.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114039.4 Maintain shellfish tags in chronological order.

    • Observed deteriorated formica table. Part of table has exposed particle board where formica has chipped away. Pizza dough is prepared on this table. Replace this table with an ANSI-certified table. Submit specification sheet for approval. Correct within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Observed deteriorated formica table. Part of table has exposed particle board where formica has chipped away. Pizza dough is prepared on this table. Replace this table with an ANSI-certified table. Submit specification sheet for approval. Correct within 30 days.

    • Unable to dispense soap from mounted soap dispenser because part that is pushed to dispense soap it is too close to stainless steel table, rendering it nonfunctional. Relocate soap dispenser, so that it close to hand wash sink, but also operable. No paper towels in downstairs prep room. Mount a commercial paper towel dispenser adjacent to the hand wash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Unable to dispense soap from mounted soap dispenser because part that is pushed to dispense soap it is too close to stainless steel table, rendering it nonfunctional. Relocate soap dispenser, so that it close to hand wash sink, but also operable. No paper towels in downstairs prep room. Mount a commercial paper towel dispenser adjacent to the hand wash sink.

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    • No labels on containers of oil. Every food facility shall maintain the label for any oil, for as long as the food is stored or served by the facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114377 No labels on containers of oil. Every food facility shall maintain the label for any oil, for as long as the food is stored or served by the facility.

    • Remove duct tape from prewash sprayer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Remove duct tape from prewash sprayer.

    • No hot water available at hand wash sink. Provide a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit water.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 No hot water available at hand wash sink. Provide a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit water.

    • Water only reached a maximum of 92 degtrees Fahrenheit at both restrooms. Water shall reach a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Water only reached a maximum of 92 degtrees Fahrenheit at both restrooms. Water shall reach a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Post hand wash signs by all hand wash sinks.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Post hand wash signs by all hand wash sinks.

    • Render restroom door self-closing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Render restroom door self-closing.

    • Water only reached a maximum of 92 degrees Fahrenheit at three-compartment sink. Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Water only reached a maximum of 92 degrees Fahrenheit at three-compartment sink. Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Observed prawns (29 degrees Fahrenheit at end of inspection) thawing in standing water in two-compartment sink. Prawns were thawing in sink during the entire inspection. Thaw potentially hazardous foods by approved methods. Best practice management is to thaw frozen foods in a refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Observed prawns (29 degrees Fahrenheit at end of inspection) thawing in standing water in two-compartment sink. Prawns were thawing in sink during the entire inspection. Thaw potentially hazardous foods by approved methods. Best practice management is to thaw frozen foods in a refrigerator.

    • Observed linen on top of cooked kale in refrigerator. Use approved materials such as metal lid, plastic wrap, or aluminium foil.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185 Observed linen on top of cooked kale in refrigerator. Use approved materials such as metal lid, plastic wrap, or aluminium foil.

    • Minestrone soup made at 11:00 a.m. today was observed in refrigerator at 118 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:00 p.m.. Recommend utilizing a rapid cooling log to ensure potentially hazardous foods are being cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Minestrone soup made at 11:00 a.m. today was observed in refrigerator at 118 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:00 p.m.. Recommend utilizing a rapid cooling log to ensure potentially hazardous foods are being cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours.

    • Observed grated cheese in pizza prep refrigerator at 59 degrees Fahrenheit and in walk-in refrigerator at 57-58 degrees Fahrenheit. Asked when cheese was grated and was told that it was grated at 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. today. Grated cheese was voluntarily discarded. After discarding cheese, the food handler who grated the cheese stated that the cheese had just been grated. Recommend using a log that indicates the date and time that foods are prepared.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed grated cheese in pizza prep refrigerator at 59 degrees Fahrenheit and in walk-in refrigerator at 57-58 degrees Fahrenheit. Asked when cheese was grated and was told that it was grated at 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. today. Grated cheese was voluntarily discarded. After discarding cheese, the food handler who grated the cheese stated that the cheese had just been grated. Recommend using a log that indicates the date and time that foods are prepared.

      Corrected during the inspection

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When was La Ginestra last inspected?

The county last inspected La Ginestra on May 15, 2024. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at La Ginestra?

The county listed 1 violation on May 15, 2024: 5/15/24: Reviewed rapid cooling logs. Swiss chard and cooked potatoes both 41 degrees F in drawer of refrigerator. Marinara sauce cooling in cold water with minimal ice. There are two ice wands. Only one is cold and is mostly ice. Other wand is warm to the touch. Marinara sauce observed at 63 degrees F at 5:00 p.m.. Per log, marinara sauce was 40 degrees Fat 3:00 p.m.. today. Infrared gun was used to check temperatures by food handler. Log accurate temperatures and use and ANSI-certified digital probe thermometer. Many of the logs have similar numbers, 120 degrees F, 60 degrees F, 40 degrees F. Double check logs to ensure accurate temperatures are being logged. Marinara sauce was made at 12:00 and was 160 degrees F. Per log, was 60 degrees F at 2:00. Marinara sauce 53 degrees F at 5:30 p.m.. Sauce needs to reach 41 degrees f by 6:00 p.m.. If not, reheat or discard marinara sauce. More ice added to water bath. New ice wand added..

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 15, 2024, the county marked none as critical.