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Le Col Rouge

Other food place · Novato, CA

9 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

4 problems found · County inspection, Follow-up inspection · Jun 2, 2022

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What was found out about Le Col Rouge?

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  1. Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at 0.0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher. During the observation, the employee was actively washing the dishes and utensils. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business if there is no a method to properly disinfect the utensils. [SA] The owner contacted Ecolab to service the dishwasher. CHSC 114099.7How to fixFix it
  2. Several house flies were observed on the preparation table, colanders, and food containers in the preparation area. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, all food contact surfaces should be kept clean and sanitized. [COS] The employee cleaned and sanitized the preparation table , and removed contaminated utensils. CHSC 114115How to fixFix it
  3. Soiled food cart was observed at the back of the facility, and on the floor, an accumulation of stagnant water with food soil residues was observed. In addition, the stagnant water was loaded with fly maggots and had a putrid smell. [CA] Immediately clean the affected area and discontinue cleaning soiled food carts outside the food facility. CHSC 114197How 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 · 9 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

  1. LatestJun 2, 2022Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 2, 2022.

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at 0.0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher. During the observation, the employee was actively washing the dishes and utensils. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business if there is no a method to properly disinfect the utensils. [SA] The owner contacted Ecolab to service the dishwasher.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at 0.0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher. During the observation, the employee was actively washing the dishes and utensils. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business if there is no a method to properly disinfect the utensils. [SA] The owner contacted Ecolab to service the dishwasher.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Several house flies were observed on the preparation table, colanders, and food containers in the preparation area. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, all food contact surfaces should be kept clean and sanitized. [COS] The employee cleaned and sanitized the preparation table , and removed contaminated utensils.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Several house flies were observed on the preparation table, colanders, and food containers in the preparation area. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, all food contact surfaces should be kept clean and sanitized. [COS] The employee cleaned and sanitized the preparation table , and removed contaminated utensils.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Soiled food cart was observed at the back of the facility, and on the floor, an accumulation of stagnant water with food soil residues was observed. In addition, the stagnant water was loaded with fly maggots and had a putrid smell. [CA] Immediately clean the affected area and discontinue cleaning soiled food carts outside the food facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Soiled food cart was observed at the back of the facility, and on the floor, an accumulation of stagnant water with food soil residues was observed. In addition, the stagnant water was loaded with fly maggots and had a putrid smell. [CA] Immediately clean the affected area and discontinue cleaning soiled food carts outside the food facility.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Dry/old rodent droppings were observed behind and underneath food equipment ( behind the freezer chest, soda machine, shelving, preparation sink, hand sink, and bar area). [CA] Remove all droppings from the food facility. Contact a professional pest control company to service the facility. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces, move equipment to reach tight spaces, and seal all gaps/holes.. The owner contacted the pest control company. Several house flies were observed in the food facility. [CA] A food facility should not operate when there is a vermin infestation. Remove all house flies from the food facility, and take measures to prevent the entrance of house flies into the facility. Provide an air curtain, or a door screen, or other measures to prevent the entrance of house flies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Dry/old rodent droppings were observed behind and underneath food equipment ( behind the freezer chest, soda machine, shelving, preparation sink, hand sink, and bar area). [CA] Remove all droppings from the food facility. Contact a professional pest control company to service the facility. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces, move equipment to reach tight spaces, and seal all gaps/holes.. The owner contacted the pest control company. Several house flies were observed in the food facility. [CA] A food facility should not operate when there is a vermin infestation. Remove all house flies from the food facility, and take measures to prevent the entrance of house flies into the facility. Provide an air curtain, or a door screen, or other measures to prevent the entrance of house flies.

      Corrected during the inspection

  2. EarlierJun 1, 2022Routine inspectionRed placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at 0.0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher. During the observation, the employee was actively washing the dishes and utensils. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business if there is no a method to properly disinfect the utensils. [SA] The owner contacted Ecolab to service the dishwasher.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at 0.0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher. During the observation, the employee was actively washing the dishes and utensils. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business if there is no a method to properly disinfect the utensils. [SA] The owner contacted Ecolab to service the dishwasher.

      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

      Several house flies were observed on the preparation table, colanders, and food containers in the preparation area. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, all food contact surfaces should be kept clean and sanitized. [COS] The employee cleaned and sanitized the preparation table , and removed contaminated utensils.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Several house flies were observed on the preparation table, colanders, and food containers in the preparation area. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, all food contact surfaces should be kept clean and sanitized. [COS] The employee cleaned and sanitized the preparation table , and removed contaminated utensils.

      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

      Soiled food cart was observed at the back of the facility, and on the floor, an accumulation of stagnant water with food soil residues was observed. In addition, the stagnant water was loaded with fly maggots and had a putrid smell. [CA] Immediately clean the affected area and discontinue cleaning soiled food carts outside the food facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Soiled food cart was observed at the back of the facility, and on the floor, an accumulation of stagnant water with food soil residues was observed. In addition, the stagnant water was loaded with fly maggots and had a putrid smell. [CA] Immediately clean the affected area and discontinue cleaning soiled food carts outside the food facility.

      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

      Dry/old rodent droppings were observed behind and underneath food equipment ( behind the freezer chest, soda machine, shelving, preparation sink, hand sink, and bar area). [CA] Remove all droppings from the food facility. Contact a professional pest control company to service the facility. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces, move equipment to reach tight spaces, and seal all gaps/holes.. The owner contacted the pest control company. Several house flies were observed in the food facility. [CA] A food facility should not operate when there is a vermin infestation. Remove all house flies from the food facility, and take measures to prevent the entrance of house flies into the facility. Provide an air curtain, or a door screen, or other measures to prevent the entrance of house flies.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Dry/old rodent droppings were observed behind and underneath food equipment ( behind the freezer chest, soda machine, shelving, preparation sink, hand sink, and bar area). [CA] Remove all droppings from the food facility. Contact a professional pest control company to service the facility. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces, move equipment to reach tight spaces, and seal all gaps/holes.. The owner contacted the pest control company. Several house flies were observed in the food facility. [CA] A food facility should not operate when there is a vermin infestation. Remove all house flies from the food facility, and take measures to prevent the entrance of house flies into the facility. Provide an air curtain, or a door screen, or other measures to prevent the entrance of house flies.

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

  3. EarlierMay 24, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113953

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953

  4. EarlierSep 30, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 114069

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114069

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Code CHSC 114119

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114119

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 114259.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.3

  5. EarlierMar 11, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

      Corrected during the inspection

  6. EarlierMar 9, 2020Routine inspectionYellow placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

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

  7. EarlierNov 13, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947

  8. EarlierNov 4, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947

  9. EarlierJul 30, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947

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 L15818.

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Inspection type
Follow-up inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
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When was Le Col Rouge last inspected?

The county last inspected Le Col Rouge on Jun 2, 2022. It was a follow-up inspection.

What did the county find at Le Col Rouge?

The county listed 4 violations on Jun 2, 2022: Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at 0.0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher. During the observation, the employee was actively washing the dishes and utensils. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business if there is no a method to properly disinfect the utensils. [SA] The owner contacted Ecolab to service the dishwasher.; Several house flies were observed on the preparation table, colanders, and food containers in the preparation area. [CA] To prevent cross-contamination, all food contact surfaces should be kept clean and sanitized. [COS] The employee cleaned and sanitized the preparation table , and removed contaminated utensils.; and Soiled food cart was observed at the back of the facility, and on the floor, an accumulation of stagnant water with food soil residues was observed. In addition, the stagnant water was loaded with fly maggots and had a putrid smell. [CA] Immediately clean the affected area and discontinue cleaning soiled food carts outside the food facility., and 1 more.

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 Jun 2, 2022, the county marked none as critical.