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4problems found
4 problems found · Routine county inspection · Aug 31, 2026
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- Code CHSC 114099.7 CHSC 114099.7How to fixFix it
- Code CHSC 114113 CHSC 114113How to fixFix it
- Code CHSC 114115 CHSC 114115How 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 · 16 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
LatestAug 31, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Aug 31, 2026.
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Code CHSC 114099.7
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.7
Code CHSC 114113
The department's words
Code CHSC 114113
Code CHSC 114115
The department's words
Code CHSC 114115
Code CHSC 114268
The department's words
Code CHSC 114268
EarlierDec 3, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Code CHSC 113984.d
The department's words
Code CHSC 113984.d
Code CHSC 114269
The department's words
Code CHSC 114269
Code CHSC 114172
The department's words
Code CHSC 114172
EarlierDec 18, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed mold growing in corner of the ice machine. Clean and sanitize any contact surfaces within ice machine. Clean frequently enough to prevent growth of mold.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 Observed mold growing in corner of the ice machine. Clean and sanitize any contact surfaces within ice machine. Clean frequently enough to prevent growth of mold.
EarlierDec 11, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed mold inside of ice machine. Discard ice and clean and sanitize inside of ice machine.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 Observed mold inside of ice machine. Discard ice and clean and sanitize inside of ice machine.
EarlierApr 18, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed packaged breads (pan dulce) without labels in cabinet. Ensure foods are labeled per the Sherman Food and Drug Act.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Observed packaged breads (pan dulce) without labels in cabinet. Ensure foods are labeled per the Sherman Food and Drug Act.
EarlierJun 17, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
Code CHSC 114099.6
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.6
EarlierJul 9, 2020Routine inspectionNo Violation(s) Found
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierJul 8, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierJun 29, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
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EarlierMay 21, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Code CHSC 113953.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953.1
Store all food 6 above the ground in the walk in box. Provide adequate storage for soda, beer, etc..
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Store all food 6 above the ground in the walk in box. Provide adequate storage for soda, beer, etc..
Code CHSC 114252.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114252.1
Code CHSC 114268
The department's words
Code CHSC 114268
EarlierJun 1, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Clean inside ice machine to remove mold. Store scoop in a clean, dry location or in ice with the handle sticking out of the ice.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Clean inside ice machine to remove mold. Store scoop in a clean, dry location or in ice with the handle sticking out of the ice.
When washing utensils, always 1) wash, 2) rinse, 3) sanitize and then air dry. Ensure that the 2-compartment sink is cleaned and sanitized before washing utensils.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.2 When washing utensils, always 1) wash, 2) rinse, 3) sanitize and then air dry. Ensure that the 2-compartment sink is cleaned and sanitized before washing utensils.
Water measured 110 at the hand sink and 2-compartment sink. Provide hot water at a minimum of 120 F tot he 2-comp sink. If you replace the hot water heater, contact EHS and the city for approval prior to purchasing.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Water measured 110 at the hand sink and 2-compartment sink. Provide hot water at a minimum of 120 F tot he 2-comp sink. If you replace the hot water heater, contact EHS and the city for approval prior to purchasing.
The hand sink in the back area is slow draining. Repair so waste water drains freely. This sink is to be used for hand washing only.
The department's words
CHSC 114197 The hand sink in the back area is slow draining. Repair so waste water drains freely. This sink is to be used for hand washing only.
Clean up old rodent droppings observed by the walk-in door using wet methods and monitor for new activity. Seal any gaps or holes in walls and doors to prevent entry of vermin.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Clean up old rodent droppings observed by the walk-in door using wet methods and monitor for new activity. Seal any gaps or holes in walls and doors to prevent entry of vermin.
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Store food off the floor at least 6 inches.
The department's words
CHSC 114047 Store food off the floor at least 6 inches.
Label bags of ice with the name and address of the facility. There is a box of labeled bags in the back room - use these.
The department's words
CHSC 114089 Label bags of ice with the name and address of the facility. There is a box of labeled bags in the back room - use these.
Keep garbage bins closed at all times (dumpster lid is partially open due to being overfilled), to prevent attracting vermin.
The department's words
CHSC 114245.1 Keep garbage bins closed at all times (dumpster lid is partially open due to being overfilled), to prevent attracting vermin.
EarlierMar 14, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Keep handwash sink in back room accessible at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Keep handwash sink in back room accessible at all times.
Clean condenser fan grills and ceiling in walk-in refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Clean condenser fan grills and ceiling in walk-in refrigerator.
Code CHSC 114172
The department's words
Code CHSC 114172
EarlierMay 13, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all items that you clean.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all items that you clean.
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierMar 27, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Provide working soap dispenser at handwash sink in back room.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Provide working soap dispenser at handwash sink in back room.
Corrected during the inspection
Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all items that you clean. Sanitize in a solution of 100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Wash then rinse then sanitize then air dry all items that you clean. Sanitize in a solution of 100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierJun 17, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Secure CO2 container to a rigid structure.
The department's words
CHSC 114172 Secure CO2 container to a rigid structure.
Provide a 1 1/2 inch air gap between end of pipe coming from ice machine and top rim of floor sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114193 Provide a 1 1/2 inch air gap between end of pipe coming from ice machine and top rim of floor sink.
EarlierJan 9, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Keep handwash sink and pot sink in back room accessible and clean and use pot sink for washing coffee pots.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Keep handwash sink and pot sink in back room accessible and clean and use pot sink for washing coffee pots.
Provide paper towels at handwash sink in back room.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Provide paper towels at handwash sink in back room.
Provide 1 1/2 inch air gap between end of pipe coming from ice machine and top rim of floor sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114190 Provide 1 1/2 inch air gap between end of pipe coming from ice machine and top rim of floor sink.
Provide safety cover for light in glass door freezer with burritos.
The department's words
CHSC 114252.1 Provide safety cover for light in glass door freezer with burritos.
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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