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5problems found
5 problems found · Routine county inspection · Apr 20, 2026
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- Code CHSC 113984.d CHSC 113984.dHow to fixFix it
- Code CHSC 114130 CHSC 114130How to fixFix it
- Code CHSC 114149.3 CHSC 114149.3How 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 · 23 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
Every visit
LatestApr 20, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 20, 2026.
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Code CHSC 113984.d
The department's words
Code CHSC 113984.d
Code CHSC 114130
The department's words
Code CHSC 114130
Code CHSC 114149.3
The department's words
Code CHSC 114149.3
Code CHSC 114190
The department's words
Code CHSC 114190
Code CHSC 114266
The department's words
Code CHSC 114266
EarlierMay 2, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed warming unit holding empanadas and taquitos measured at 117 *F. Hot holding units must be kept at 135 *F and above. Repair/adjust to higher temperature.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed warming unit holding empanadas and taquitos measured at 117 *F. Hot holding units must be kept at 135 *F and above. Repair/adjust to higher temperature.
EarlierJan 17, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed bags if ice without a label. Label all ice bags with the name and address of this facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Observed bags if ice without a label. Label all ice bags with the name and address of this facility.
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierJun 13, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
A.) A mop sink doubles as a handwash station. Faucet has been replaced with hand-held shower-type sprayer. Owner must install approved handwash station in back food prep room. Contact inspector at [email] or [phone] for requirements within 7 days. B.) No soap dispenser in restroom. Repair/replace provide soap immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 A.) A mop sink doubles as a handwash station. Faucet has been replaced with hand-held shower-type sprayer. Owner must install approved handwash station in back food prep room. Contact inspector at [email] or [phone] for requirements within 7 days. B.) No soap dispenser in restroom. Repair/replace provide soap immediately.
EarlierJul 27, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114192
The department's words
Code CHSC 114192
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierJul 26, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Code CHSC 114192
The department's words
Code CHSC 114192
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierJul 23, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Code CHSC 114192
The department's words
Code CHSC 114192
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierMar 5, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Code CHSC 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
Unlabeled ice
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Unlabeled ice
EarlierJul 14, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113947.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 113947.1
EarlierNov 25, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed hot dogs, sausages, and egg rolls at temps of 73-101 F on the rolling warmer - the temp on this unit was set to warm . Employee immediately placed sign on warmer that items are not ready and adjusted temp to the heat setting. Food temps rose to 165 F. Follow your standard operating procedures to rapidly reheat food to 165 F before holding at 135 F on the warmer.
The department's words
CHSC 114016 Observed hot dogs, sausages, and egg rolls at temps of 73-101 F on the rolling warmer - the temp on this unit was set to warm . Employee immediately placed sign on warmer that items are not ready and adjusted temp to the heat setting. Food temps rose to 165 F. Follow your standard operating procedures to rapidly reheat food to 165 F before holding at 135 F on the warmer.
EarlierMar 4, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
One person must obtain a food managers certification. To avoid cost recovery fees submit certification to EHs within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 One person must obtain a food managers certification. To avoid cost recovery fees submit certification to EHs within 30 days.
EarlierJul 5, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
Provide proof of valid Managers Food Safety Certification.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of valid Managers Food Safety Certification.
Papertowel dispenser found empty at rear handwash. Provide papertowels at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty at rear handwash. Provide papertowels at all times.
Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
Plastic soda trays in walk in box found with dust/mold. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Plastic soda trays in walk in box found with dust/mold. Clean and maintain sanitary.
Ice scoop observed on top of the machine. Store in a sanitary manner.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Ice scoop observed on top of the machine. Store in a sanitary manner.
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Clean the mop sink and floor sinks
The department's words
CHSC 114279 Clean the mop sink and floor sinks
Maintain last inspection report for customer review
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review
EarlierDec 27, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Luz Romero's Manager's Food Safety Certification has expired. Provide valid proof of certification ASAP.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Luz Romero's Manager's Food Safety Certification has expired. Provide valid proof of certification ASAP.
Replace broken liquid soap dispenser at mop sink.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Replace broken liquid soap dispenser at mop sink.
Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
Store the ice scoop in a sanitary manner.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Store the ice scoop in a sanitary manner.
Store jacket away from food.
The department's words
CHSC 114256.1 Store jacket away from food.
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Clean the floor under the racks in the walk in box.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Clean the floor under the racks in the walk in box.
EarlierJun 8, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling fans in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling fans in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
EarlierJun 6, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Temperature of egg salad sandwich = 49F, Hoagie sandwich = 50F. Ambient temp of cold display case recorded 49F. Remove all potentially hazardous foods to the walk in box (38F). These foods delivered this morning according to receipt. Call for service. This unit has been out of temp before. 2ND NOTICE Reinspection 6/9/17 You will be charged $190/hour, including travel time for this inspection.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Temperature of egg salad sandwich = 49F, Hoagie sandwich = 50F. Ambient temp of cold display case recorded 49F. Remove all potentially hazardous foods to the walk in box (38F). These foods delivered this morning according to receipt. Call for service. This unit has been out of temp before. 2ND NOTICE Reinspection 6/9/17 You will be charged $190/hour, including travel time for this inspection.
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)
Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling fans in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling fans in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.
EarlierJan 23, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierJan 20, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
All sales of unpackaged food must cease4 due to lack of hot water in facility. You may continue sales of prepackaged food items. MAJOR VIOLATION Text a photo to me to prove hot water is 120F. When I give you approval, you may resume all food/beverage sales.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 All sales of unpackaged food must cease4 due to lack of hot water in facility. You may continue sales of prepackaged food items. MAJOR VIOLATION Text a photo to me to prove hot water is 120F. When I give you approval, you may resume all food/beverage sales.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (6)
Papertowel dispenser at handwash sink found empty. Provide papertowels at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser at handwash sink found empty. Provide papertowels at all times.
Mold/slime noted inside ice machine. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Mold/slime noted inside ice machine. Clean and maintain sanitary.
Repair broken latch on walk in box door.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Repair broken latch on walk in box door.
Ice scoop is cracked. Replace it.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Ice scoop is cracked. Replace it.
Provide incandescent bulbs with shatterproof covers for light in the walk in box.
The department's words
CHSC 114252.1 Provide incandescent bulbs with shatterproof covers for light in the walk in box.
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Jacket found on soda racks.
The department's words
CHSC 114256.1 Jacket found on soda racks.
EarlierJun 10, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Dust/mold noted a fans guards in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted a fans guards in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary
Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.
Provide last inspection report for customer review.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Provide last inspection report for customer review.
EarlierJun 1, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Potentially hazardous foods recorded 47-50F in reach in cold display case. Items discarded - see VCD form.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Potentially hazardous foods recorded 47-50F in reach in cold display case. Items discarded - see VCD form.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (3)
Dust/mold noted a fans guards in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted a fans guards in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary
Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps.
Provide last inspection report for customer review.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Provide last inspection report for customer review.
EarlierFeb 29, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierDec 21, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification
Ice scoop found cracked. Replace it.
The department's words
CHSC 114130 Ice scoop found cracked. Replace it.
Ice scoop found stored in plastic bag. Store in a clean bowl/plate or in a holder.
The department's words
CHSC 114178 Ice scoop found stored in plastic bag. Store in a clean bowl/plate or in a holder.
Toilet paper found on top of dispenser. Provide paper in dispenser at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 114276 Toilet paper found on top of dispenser. Provide paper in dispenser at all times.
Provide last inspection report on site for customer review.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Provide last inspection report on site for customer review.
EarlierFeb 4, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Soap not readily available at 2-comp sink in back, which is the only handwash sink inside the facility. Corrected onsite.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Soap not readily available at 2-comp sink in back, which is the only handwash sink inside the facility. Corrected onsite.
Corrected during the inspection
Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine; debris noted. Clean ice scoop and maintain in a clean container; observed adjacent to machine in dusty area.
The department's words
CHSC 114117 Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine; debris noted. Clean ice scoop and maintain in a clean container; observed adjacent to machine in dusty area.
Obtain labels for ice bags. Must have store name and address.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Obtain labels for ice bags. Must have store name and address.
Clean floor at walk-in. Observed spilled material, broken glass, and refuse. Clean floor sink in back.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Clean floor at walk-in. Observed spilled material, broken glass, and refuse. Clean floor sink in back.
Repair leak at janitorial sink faucet.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Repair leak at janitorial sink faucet.
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Last inspection report not available for review today.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Last inspection report not available for review today.
EarlierMar 10, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Improve organizational method for storage of thawing food in walk-in. Food shall be protected from contamination.
The department's words
CHSC 113986 Improve organizational method for storage of thawing food in walk-in. Food shall be protected from contamination.
Found cans of Raid in back room. Can NOT be used inside structure or near food product. Not commercial grade.
The department's words
CHSC 114254.2 Found cans of Raid in back room. Can NOT be used inside structure or near food product. Not commercial grade.
Pre-packaged ice needs labels with name and address of site.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Pre-packaged ice needs labels with name and address of site.
Thoroughly clean floors in facility. Dust, debris, garbage, (plastic) observed, esp. in walk-in. Clean exterior of ice machine. Clean bathroom.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Thoroughly clean floors in facility. Dust, debris, garbage, (plastic) observed, esp. in walk-in. Clean exterior of ice machine. Clean bathroom.
Defrost chest freezer to remove ice build-up. Ensure handle and red button on walk-in works properly. Was both stuck and loose at different times today.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Defrost chest freezer to remove ice build-up. Ensure handle and red button on walk-in works properly. Was both stuck and loose at different times today.
Show 1 more
Get dedicated container for ice scoop. Must be protected from dust and debris.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Get dedicated container for ice scoop. Must be protected from dust and debris.
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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- Result
- Green placard
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