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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Sep 21, 2022
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- Employee's drink was observed uncovered and stored on the small table next to the naan bread ingredients. [CA] Educate employees to store their food or drinks in any area where contamination of food or equipment is unlikely. CHSC 113977How to fixFix it
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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Inspections
From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 6 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.
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LatestSep 21, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Sep 21, 2022.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Employee's drink was observed uncovered and stored on the small table next to the naan bread ingredients. [CA] Educate employees to store their food or drinks in any area where contamination of food or equipment is unlikely.
The department's words
CHSC 113977 Employee's drink was observed uncovered and stored on the small table next to the naan bread ingredients. [CA] Educate employees to store their food or drinks in any area where contamination of food or equipment is unlikely.
EarlierMar 9, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed employee mug on food prep cooler across from cook line. Personal drinks are allowed in food prep areas if the risk of contamination with the employee's saliva is eliminated. Approved practices include drinking from a closed container that is handled to prevent contamination of employee's hands or from a beverage container with a tight fitting lid and straw. Discussed with operator.
The department's words
CHSC 113977 Observed employee mug on food prep cooler across from cook line. Personal drinks are allowed in food prep areas if the risk of contamination with the employee's saliva is eliminated. Approved practices include drinking from a closed container that is handled to prevent contamination of employee's hands or from a beverage container with a tight fitting lid and straw. Discussed with operator.
EarlierJul 14, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
MAJOR - Observed tomato cream sauce at 44.8F in deep pot in walk in cooler. This sauce was cooked yesterday and improperly cooled. ~10-12 qts. voluntarily discarded. Ensure foods are rapidly cooled from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within 4 hours. Use shallow pans, use methods such as ice bath (with stirring) or ice wand to facilitate rapid cooling.
The department's words
CHSC 114002 MAJOR - Observed tomato cream sauce at 44.8F in deep pot in walk in cooler. This sauce was cooked yesterday and improperly cooled. ~10-12 qts. voluntarily discarded. Ensure foods are rapidly cooled from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within 4 hours. Use shallow pans, use methods such as ice bath (with stirring) or ice wand to facilitate rapid cooling.
EarlierJul 13, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
MAJOR - Observed tomato cream sauce at 44.8F in deep pot in walk in cooler. This sauce was cooked yesterday and improperly cooled. ~10-12 qts. voluntarily discarded. Ensure foods are rapidly cooled from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within 4 hours. Use shallow pans, use methods such as ice bath (with stirring) or ice wand to facilitate rapid cooling.
The department's words
CHSC 114002 MAJOR - Observed tomato cream sauce at 44.8F in deep pot in walk in cooler. This sauce was cooked yesterday and improperly cooled. ~10-12 qts. voluntarily discarded. Ensure foods are rapidly cooled from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within 4 hours. Use shallow pans, use methods such as ice bath (with stirring) or ice wand to facilitate rapid cooling.
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EarlierFeb 4, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierDec 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed food stored in plastic takeout bags in freezer (reach in). Discontinue use as these are not approved for food use. Use only food grade equipment.
The department's words
CHSC 114130 Observed food stored in plastic takeout bags in freezer (reach in). Discontinue use as these are not approved for food use. Use only food grade equipment.
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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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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