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Market or grocery · Novato, CA

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4 problems found · County inspection, Follow-up inspection · Apr 1, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 113947.1 CHSC 113947.1How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 113984.d CHSC 113984.dHow to fixFix it
  3. Code CHSC 114060 CHSC 114060How 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 · 22 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 1 follow-up).

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

Every visit

  1. LatestApr 1, 2026Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    This one: Only Minor Violation(s) Found, inspected Apr 1, 2026.

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

    • Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

    • Code CHSC 114060

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114060

    • Code CHSC 114380

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114380

  2. EarlierMar 18, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    15 violations listed, 15 marked critical.

    Critical (15)

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

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      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

      Code CHSC 113977

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113977

      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

      Code CHSC 113953.3

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.3

      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

      Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

      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

      Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

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

    Show 10 more

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

      Code CHSC 114018

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114018

      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

      Code CHSC 114060

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114060

      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

      Code CHSC 114047

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114047

      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

      Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

      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

      Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

      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

      Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

      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

      Code CHSC 114252

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114252

      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

      Code CHSC 114149.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149.2

      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

      Code CHSC 114271

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114271

      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

      Code CHSC 114380

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114380

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

  3. EarlierApr 25, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed 2 dead rodents next to box trap between refrigeration units in unapproved outdoor enclosure area and rodent droppings in between equipment and under pallets used to store beverages. The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Remove any dead rodents and clean/sanitize any areas with rodent droppings present. Discontinue storing any kind of foods in un approved outdoor enclosure areas.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed 2 dead rodents next to box trap between refrigeration units in unapproved outdoor enclosure area and rodent droppings in between equipment and under pallets used to store beverages. The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Remove any dead rodents and clean/sanitize any areas with rodent droppings present. Discontinue storing any kind of foods in un approved outdoor enclosure areas.

  4. EarlierApr 22, 2025Routine inspectionYellow placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed 2 dead rodents next to box trap between refrigeration units in unapproved outdoor enclosure area and rodent droppings in between equipment and under pallets used to store beverages. The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Remove any dead rodents and clean/sanitize any areas with rodent droppings present. Discontinue storing any kind of foods in un approved outdoor enclosure areas.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed 2 dead rodents next to box trap between refrigeration units in unapproved outdoor enclosure area and rodent droppings in between equipment and under pallets used to store beverages. The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Remove any dead rodents and clean/sanitize any areas with rodent droppings present. Discontinue storing any kind of foods in un approved outdoor enclosure areas.

  5. EarlierNov 16, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed milk stored on the counter in the dry-goods grocery area at 60 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold-held at 41 degrees F or below. Milk was moved to refrigeration.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed milk stored on the counter in the dry-goods grocery area at 60 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold-held at 41 degrees F or below. Milk was moved to refrigeration.

  6. EarlierOct 14, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

  7. EarlierApr 7, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

      Corrected during the inspection

  8. EarlierMar 30, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

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

      Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

      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

      Code CHSC 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

      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

      Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

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

  9. EarlierJul 20, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113980

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113980

  10. EarlierSep 25, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

  11. EarlierSep 18, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed many flies in the kitchen - immediately exclude flies by keeping doors closed. Clean the kitchen thoroughly to remove grease, food debris, and odors that can attract flies. Observed a dead mouse in a sticky trap beside the broken window by the produce cooler. No other signs of rodents observed. Consult with a licensed pest control technician to assist you in excluding vermin. You may not operate during an active infestation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed many flies in the kitchen - immediately exclude flies by keeping doors closed. Clean the kitchen thoroughly to remove grease, food debris, and odors that can attract flies. Observed a dead mouse in a sticky trap beside the broken window by the produce cooler. No other signs of rodents observed. Consult with a licensed pest control technician to assist you in excluding vermin. You may not operate during an active infestation.

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

  12. EarlierJan 25, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed an employee handling raw chicken remove gloves then start to help a customer at the counter without washing hands.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed an employee handling raw chicken remove gloves then start to help a customer at the counter without washing hands.

  13. EarlierJan 23, 2019Routine inspectionYellow placard

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Observed food handler touch the garbage can then grab an avocado to put into burrito. The avocado was voluntarily discarded. Once hands are contaminated wash with warm water, scrub with soap for 20 seconds, and the dry with clean paper towel prior to putting on new gloves.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed food handler touch the garbage can then grab an avocado to put into burrito. The avocado was voluntarily discarded. Once hands are contaminated wash with warm water, scrub with soap for 20 seconds, and the dry with clean paper towel prior to putting on new gloves.

      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

      The following foods at the hot table were observed at unsafe temperatures: beans & rice at 107F-117F, beef at 100F, chicken at 19F-129F, and steak at 108F. These were made approximately 2 hours ago and were immediately reheated to 165F. Beans & rice did not reach 165F and will be discarded at noon. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below or 135F or above.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 The following foods at the hot table were observed at unsafe temperatures: beans & rice at 107F-117F, beef at 100F, chicken at 19F-129F, and steak at 108F. These were made approximately 2 hours ago and were immediately reheated to 165F. Beans & rice did not reach 165F and will be discarded at noon. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below or 135F or above.

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

  14. EarlierMar 16, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Keep all food covered. Observed several containers without lids.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Keep all food covered. Observed several containers without lids.

    • Discontinue covering shelves with cardboard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Discontinue covering shelves with cardboard.

    • Code CHSC 114051

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114051

  15. EarlierMar 9, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    13 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed rat droppings under shelving to right of ice machine. Appear to be old. Clean up droppings and monitor for new activity. PCS comes once a week.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed rat droppings under shelving to right of ice machine. Appear to be old. Clean up droppings and monitor for new activity. PCS comes once a week.

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

    Not critical (12)

    • Discontinue storing food on floor. Food must be at least 6 inches above floor.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Discontinue storing food on floor. Food must be at least 6 inches above floor.

    • Keep all food covered. Observed several containers without lids.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Keep all food covered. Observed several containers without lids.

    • Discontinue covering shelves with cardboard and wood.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Discontinue covering shelves with cardboard and wood.

    • Keep handwash sink accessible at all times. Do not store garbage receptacle in front of handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Keep handwash sink accessible at all times. Do not store garbage receptacle in front of handwash sink.

    • Preparation refrigerator: salsa in insert was 43F, sliced tomatoes in insert were 45F. Must be 41F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Preparation refrigerator: salsa in insert was 43F, sliced tomatoes in insert were 45F. Must be 41F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

    Show 7 more

    • Clean hood filters.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean hood filters.

    • Walk-in refrigerator near bathroom: Clean condenser fan grills, condenser, and ceiling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Walk-in refrigerator near bathroom: Clean condenser fan grills, condenser, and ceiling.

    • Keep soap in permanently mounted dispenser at bathroom handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Keep soap in permanently mounted dispenser at bathroom handwash sink.

    • Keep ice scoop in a clean container with a lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Keep ice scoop in a clean container with a lid.

    • Provide a display thermometer in each chest freezer out back.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a display thermometer in each chest freezer out back.

    • Code CHSC 114051

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114051

    • Remove old microwave ovens from premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.2 Remove old microwave ovens from premises.

  16. EarlierFeb 3, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Remove broken freezers and deep fryer from premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.3 Remove broken freezers and deep fryer from premises.

  17. EarlierJan 30, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Use handwash sink (not pot sink) to wash hands.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Use handwash sink (not pot sink) to wash hands.

    • Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all pots, pans, bowls, utensils, etc. Sanitize in a solution of 100ppm chlorine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.2 Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all pots, pans, bowls, utensils, etc. Sanitize in a solution of 100ppm chlorine.

    • Get test strips to test chlorine level.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Get test strips to test chlorine level.

    • Repair cold water faucet at food prep sink (next to handwash sink, next to back door).

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Repair cold water faucet at food prep sink (next to handwash sink, next to back door).

    • Clean covers of freezers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean covers of freezers.

    Show 2 more

    • Provide a display thermometer in each freezer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide a display thermometer in each freezer.

    • Remove broken freezers and deep fryer from premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.3 Remove broken freezers and deep fryer from premises.

  18. EarlierJun 22, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • In walk-in refrigerator - all raw meat/chicken must be below all other food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 In walk-in refrigerator - all raw meat/chicken must be below all other food.

    • Remove the Roland 16 white chest freezer from the premises, it is broken.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Remove the Roland 16 white chest freezer from the premises, it is broken.

  19. EarlierDec 30, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Cold line refrigerator is running 45 F in inserts. Must be 41 F ;or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cold line refrigerator is running 45 F in inserts. Must be 41 F ;or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

  20. EarlierJun 9, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Cheese and guacamole case running 45 F. Must be 41 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cheese and guacamole case running 45 F. Must be 41 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

    • Deli walk-in refrigerator: store all raw meat/seafood/poultry below all other food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Deli walk-in refrigerator: store all raw meat/seafood/poultry below all other food.

    • Install a permanent plastic or stainless steel splash guard between handwash sink and 3-compartment sink drainboard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Install a permanent plastic or stainless steel splash guard between handwash sink and 3-compartment sink drainboard.

  21. EarlierJan 21, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Provide permanent stainless steel or plastic splash guard on left side of handwash sink to the right of the 3-compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Provide permanent stainless steel or plastic splash guard on left side of handwash sink to the right of the 3-compartment sink.

    • Provide 100 ppm chlorine in final rinse in 3-compartment sink. Use 8 capfuls. (Was 50 ppm today.) COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Provide 100 ppm chlorine in final rinse in 3-compartment sink. Use 8 capfuls. (Was 50 ppm today.) COS

    • Clean condenser fan grills in walk-in refrigerator for deli.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean condenser fan grills in walk-in refrigerator for deli.

  22. EarlierJun 18, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Provide a splash guard on handwash sink between handwash sink and pot sink drainboard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Provide a splash guard on handwash sink between handwash sink and pot sink drainboard.

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 L13490.

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Marin County gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

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Inspection type
Follow-up inspection
Result
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
Source
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Questions about Novato Market And Deli

When was Novato Market And Deli last inspected?

The county last inspected Novato Market And Deli on Apr 1, 2026. It was a follow-up inspection.

What did the county find at Novato Market And Deli?

The county listed 4 violations on Apr 1, 2026: Code CHSC 113947.1; Code CHSC 113984.d; and Code CHSC 114060, 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 Apr 1, 2026, the county marked none as critical.