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Mcdonald's #1361

Other food place · Novato, CA

21 inspections

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2 problems found · Routine county inspection · May 5, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 114130 CHSC 114130How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 114381 CHSC 114381How 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 · 21 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 5, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected May 5, 2026.

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

    • Code CHSC 114381

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114381

  2. EarlierNov 25, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114000

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114000

  3. EarlierMay 8, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Facility uses time as a method of control for several PHF items during breakfast and lunch services. Facility has time temperature labels but time-temperature logs are not maintained. Ensure logs are maintained current whenever time is used as method of control.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 Facility uses time as a method of control for several PHF items during breakfast and lunch services. Facility has time temperature labels but time-temperature logs are not maintained. Ensure logs are maintained current whenever time is used as method of control.

  4. EarlierOct 24, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • No written procedure to view for foods that use time as a public health control. Submit written document.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 No written procedure to view for foods that use time as a public health control. Submit written document.

  5. EarlierDec 5, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Provide a minimum of 50 foot candles of lighting in the kitchen at the cook's line. Ensure there is adequate lighting in all areas where food is stored, served, prepared and where utensils are washed to facilitate cleaning and monitor for vermin.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Provide a minimum of 50 foot candles of lighting in the kitchen at the cook's line. Ensure there is adequate lighting in all areas where food is stored, served, prepared and where utensils are washed to facilitate cleaning and monitor for vermin.

  6. EarlierDec 14, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  7. EarlierAug 20, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113953.5

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.5

  8. EarlierMar 2, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierJul 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • No cockroach activity observed in kitchen. One dead and one dying cockroach observed in basement.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 No cockroach activity observed in kitchen. One dead and one dying cockroach observed in basement.

      Corrected during the inspection

  10. EarlierSep 30, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      No cockroach activity observed in kitchen. One dead and one dying cockroach observed in basement.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 No cockroach activity observed in kitchen. One dead and one dying cockroach observed in basement.

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

  11. EarlierSep 26, 2019Routine inspectionRed placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed several live cockroaches at the cook line, entering walls through holes and gaps between base cove tiles, along with dead and dying cockroaches in the basement. The facility is closed due to a cockroach infestation. Have facility treated for cockroaches by a licensed pest control technician. Before treatment, clean thoroughly to remove excess grease and food debris on and around equipment. Seal all holes, gaps, cracks and crevices in walls, floor and ceiling to prevent entry/harborage of vermin. Call me when there are no more cockroaches and you are ready for a re-inspection. No sooner than 24 hrs form your pest treatment. Place monitoring traps throughout the facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed several live cockroaches at the cook line, entering walls through holes and gaps between base cove tiles, along with dead and dying cockroaches in the basement. The facility is closed due to a cockroach infestation. Have facility treated for cockroaches by a licensed pest control technician. Before treatment, clean thoroughly to remove excess grease and food debris on and around equipment. Seal all holes, gaps, cracks and crevices in walls, floor and ceiling to prevent entry/harborage of vermin. Call me when there are no more cockroaches and you are ready for a re-inspection. No sooner than 24 hrs form your pest treatment. Place monitoring traps throughout the facility.

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

  12. EarlierMar 4, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Observed condensation in walk-in cooler dripping onto boxes of food. Do not store food in this location until the cooler is repaired. Remove food from boxes and if food is contaminated by condensation discard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Observed condensation in walk-in cooler dripping onto boxes of food. Do not store food in this location until the cooler is repaired. Remove food from boxes and if food is contaminated by condensation discard.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed live cockroach in the basement behind equipment. Ensure facility is free of cockroaches. Reinspection 3.4.2019 no cockroaches were observed today. Continue to clean up food debris.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed live cockroach in the basement behind equipment. Ensure facility is free of cockroaches. Reinspection 3.4.2019 no cockroaches were observed today. Continue to clean up food debris.

      Corrected during the inspection

  13. EarlierFeb 25, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed live cockroach in the basement behind equipment. Ensure facility is free of cockroaches.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed live cockroach in the basement behind equipment. Ensure facility is free of cockroaches.

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

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed condensation in walk-in cooler dripping onto boxes of food. Do not store food in this location until the cooler is repaired. Remove food from boxes and if food is contaminated by condensation discard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Observed condensation in walk-in cooler dripping onto boxes of food. Do not store food in this location until the cooler is repaired. Remove food from boxes and if food is contaminated by condensation discard.

  14. EarlierAug 7, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  15. EarlierJun 15, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Keep drain cover on floor sink. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Keep drain cover on floor sink. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  16. EarlierDec 5, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Mold observed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Mold observed.

  17. EarlierApr 24, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Ice scoop found stored on top of ice machine. Store in bucket provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Ice scoop found stored on top of ice machine. Store in bucket provided.

    • Fryer observed operating without baffels, which are being cleaned. Clean the baffles during non operational hours.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Fryer observed operating without baffels, which are being cleaned. Clean the baffles during non operational hours.

    • Maintain last inspection report on premises for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report on premises for customer review.

  18. EarlierDec 29, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Ice scoop is cracked. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Ice scoop is cracked. Replace it.

    • Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review.

  19. EarlierApr 19, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Placard removed by Mc Donalds. Do not remove or move the placard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Placard removed by Mc Donalds. Do not remove or move the placard.

  20. EarlierSep 25, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Hot water faucet in women's restroom takes too long to heat up. Provide hot water 100F at this sink in a timely manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water faucet in women's restroom takes too long to heat up. Provide hot water 100F at this sink in a timely manner.

    • Seal on walk in box door is broken. Repair/replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Seal on walk in box door is broken. Repair/replace it.

    • Code CHSC 114157

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114157

    • Jackets found hanging on rack in kitchen - store all employee belongings in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Jackets found hanging on rack in kitchen - store all employee belongings in lockers provided.

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

  21. EarlierJul 27, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • ice machine drain pipe needs to be raised to be one inch above top of sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114193 ice machine drain pipe needs to be raised to be one inch above top of sink.

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 L13396.

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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 Mcdonald's #1361

When was Mcdonald's #1361 last inspected?

The county last inspected Mcdonald's #1361 on May 5, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Mcdonald's #1361?

The county listed 2 violations on May 5, 2026: Code CHSC 114130 and Code CHSC 114381.

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 5, 2026, the county marked none as critical.