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Mama's Royal Cafe

Other food place · Mill Valley, CA

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6 problems found · Routine county inspection · Jun 19, 2018

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  1. a. Front service area frig at 48 F, reduce to 41 or less. b. 2-door upright frig in kitchen 42 F, reduce to 41 or less. CHSC 113996How to fixFix it
  2. Interior of ice maker showing mold-like substance, remove ice, then clean/sanitize. CHSC 114099.6How to fixFix it
  3. No grease trap found, contact local sanitary district as to requirements for install. 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 · 4 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 19, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 19, 2018.

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • a. Front service area frig at 48 F, reduce to 41 or less. b. 2-door upright frig in kitchen 42 F, reduce to 41 or less.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 a. Front service area frig at 48 F, reduce to 41 or less. b. 2-door upright frig in kitchen 42 F, reduce to 41 or less.

    • Interior of ice maker showing mold-like substance, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Interior of ice maker showing mold-like substance, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.

    • No grease trap found, contact local sanitary district as to requirements for install.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 No grease trap found, contact local sanitary district as to requirements for install.

    • a. Three compartment sink will need to be installed if ownership changes, contact EHS and submit plans prior to install. b. Outlet near griddles appears burned out, replace. c. Food prep sink will need to be installed if ownership changes. d. Handwash sink will need to be installed if front beverage area is developed into a bar. e. Ensure all refrigeration (including walk-in) is cleaned/sanitized, replaced gaskets. f. Sauces/foods being stored in reused containers - replace with food grade containers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 a. Three compartment sink will need to be installed if ownership changes, contact EHS and submit plans prior to install. b. Outlet near griddles appears burned out, replace. c. Food prep sink will need to be installed if ownership changes. d. Handwash sink will need to be installed if front beverage area is developed into a bar. e. Ensure all refrigeration (including walk-in) is cleaned/sanitized, replaced gaskets. f. Sauces/foods being stored in reused containers - replace with food grade containers.

    • Upon a change of ownership, an evaluation of the existing hood will be conducted, hood will need an upgrade to current code.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Upon a change of ownership, an evaluation of the existing hood will be conducted, hood will need an upgrade to current code.

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    • a. Upon change of ownership the existing restrooms and mop sink are acceptable and have passed inspection. b. Create air gaps for waste pipes into floor sinks under the ice maker - 2x pipe diameter.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 a. Upon change of ownership the existing restrooms and mop sink are acceptable and have passed inspection. b. Create air gaps for waste pipes into floor sinks under the ice maker - 2x pipe diameter.

  2. EarlierJun 16, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Employee's drink observed on shelf in prep area without the required lid. Use a travel mug or a to go cup with a tight fitting lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Employee's drink observed on shelf in prep area without the required lid. Use a travel mug or a to go cup with a tight fitting lid.

    • Observed a food handler form raw hamburger with gloved hands, then open the prep top refrigerator with the same gloved hand - without first washing his hands. After touching raw meat, remove gloves and wash hands before doing anything else. Corrected. Refrigerator sanitized. *Advise pre-forming burgers and p[lacing them on the griddle with tong - eliminating hand contact.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113973.b-c Observed a food handler form raw hamburger with gloved hands, then open the prep top refrigerator with the same gloved hand - without first washing his hands. After touching raw meat, remove gloves and wash hands before doing anything else. Corrected. Refrigerator sanitized. *Advise pre-forming burgers and p[lacing them on the griddle with tong - eliminating hand contact.

    • Hand sink lacked the required paper towels in the dispenser. Corrected.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Hand sink lacked the required paper towels in the dispenser. Corrected.

    • The following foods were measured at unsafe temperatures: -Shredded cheddar 45F prep top -Shredded jack 45F prep top -Potatoes 44F walk in Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained before 41F or above 135F. -Cheese are stored in a plastic container inside a drop container to prevent condensation. Store in a plastic bag instead. -Walk in ambient temperature is 44F. Repair to ensure PHFs are maintained below 41F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 The following foods were measured at unsafe temperatures: -Shredded cheddar 45F prep top -Shredded jack 45F prep top -Potatoes 44F walk in Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained before 41F or above 135F. -Cheese are stored in a plastic container inside a drop container to prevent condensation. Store in a plastic bag instead. -Walk in ambient temperature is 44F. Repair to ensure PHFs are maintained below 41F.

    • Old rat droppings observed in dry storage area. A bag of flour was damaged from gnawing. 5 lbs flour VCD. -Have your pest control company conduct a service for rats. -Remove all items from shelving. Remove all droppings. -Close any holes greater than 1/4

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Old rat droppings observed in dry storage area. A bag of flour was damaged from gnawing. 5 lbs flour VCD. -Have your pest control company conduct a service for rats. -Remove all items from shelving. Remove all droppings. -Close any holes greater than 1/4

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    • Raw chicken observed thawing on the floor. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Keep foods off the floor.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Raw chicken observed thawing on the floor. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Keep foods off the floor.

    • Customer self service jams lack a lid. Cover all jam containers with a lid to protect against contamination. Bag of potatoes are stored outside the rear door. Store all foods inside the facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114077 Customer self service jams lack a lid. Cover all jam containers with a lid to protect against contamination. Bag of potatoes are stored outside the rear door. Store all foods inside the facility.

    • Ice machine is broken and soiled inside. Clean and fix or replace with an approved model.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Ice machine is broken and soiled inside. Clean and fix or replace with an approved model.

    • Dirty wiping cloths observed stored in a solution with no measureable level of sanitizer and on countertops. Store in 100 ppm chlorine when not in use.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Dirty wiping cloths observed stored in a solution with no measureable level of sanitizer and on countertops. Store in 100 ppm chlorine when not in use.

  3. EarlierJan 26, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    13 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (13)

    • Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

    Show 8 more

    • Code CHSC 114047

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114047

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Code CHSC 114149

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149

    • Code CHSC 114159

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114159

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

    • Code CHSC 114276

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114276

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

    • Code CHSC 113725.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113725.1

  4. EarlierJan 12, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    14 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (14)

    • Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

    • Code CHSC 114192

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114192

    Show 9 more

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

    • Code CHSC 114047

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114047

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

    • Code CHSC 114149

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149

    • Code CHSC 114159

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114159

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

    • Code CHSC 114276

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114276

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

    • Code CHSC 113725.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113725.1

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 L10440.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Questions about Mama's Royal Cafe

When was Mama's Royal Cafe last inspected?

The county last inspected Mama's Royal Cafe on Jun 19, 2018. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Mama's Royal Cafe?

The county listed 6 violations on Jun 19, 2018: a. Front service area frig at 48 F, reduce to 41 or less. b. 2-door upright frig in kitchen 42 F, reduce to 41 or less.; Interior of ice maker showing mold-like substance, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.; and No grease trap found, contact local sanitary district as to requirements for install., and 3 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 19, 2018, the county marked none as critical.