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Old Town Liquor & Food

Other food place · Novato, CA

11 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Mar 5, 2025

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  1. Ambient temperature of right walk in refrigerator measured at 45*F and the left walk in refrigerator measured at 49 *F. All refrigeration shall be maintained at 41 *F. Repair or adjust units to maintain refrigerators at proper temperatures at 41 *F. CHSC 113996How 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 · 11 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.

Every visit

  1. LatestMar 5, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Mar 5, 2025.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Ambient temperature of right walk in refrigerator measured at 45*F and the left walk in refrigerator measured at 49 *F. All refrigeration shall be maintained at 41 *F. Repair or adjust units to maintain refrigerators at proper temperatures at 41 *F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Ambient temperature of right walk in refrigerator measured at 45*F and the left walk in refrigerator measured at 49 *F. All refrigeration shall be maintained at 41 *F. Repair or adjust units to maintain refrigerators at proper temperatures at 41 *F.

  2. EarlierNov 17, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed facility packaging their own ice. Operator did not have certified food manager certificate at time of inspection. Provide CFM certificate within 30 days if facility intends to continue packaging own ice. Operator stated the they will intend to stop selling packaged ice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Observed facility packaging their own ice. Operator did not have certified food manager certificate at time of inspection. Provide CFM certificate within 30 days if facility intends to continue packaging own ice. Operator stated the they will intend to stop selling packaged ice.

  3. EarlierApr 13, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed two cans of Raid household insecticide in facility. Immediately discontinue use and remove items from facility. If pest management is needed, contact professional pest management company.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254 Observed two cans of Raid household insecticide in facility. Immediately discontinue use and remove items from facility. If pest management is needed, contact professional pest management company.

  4. EarlierApr 2, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  5. EarlierFeb 10, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  6. EarlierDec 6, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114193

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114193

  7. EarlierDec 21, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  8. EarlierNov 14, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Food ( chips, soda etc.) found stored in ear rooms. Food only allowed in rooms with approved flooring, not carpet.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Food ( chips, soda etc.) found stored in ear rooms. Food only allowed in rooms with approved flooring, not carpet.

    • Label each bag of ice with name and address. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114089 Label each bag of ice with name and address. 2ND NOTICE

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards and ceiling in walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary. 2ND NOTICE

    • Soda racks noted used as shelving in the walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use dunnage or other commercial racks if desired. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Soda racks noted used as shelving in the walk in box. Discontinue practice. Use dunnage or other commercial racks if desired. 2ND NOTICE

  9. EarlierFeb 22, 2016Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Unlabeled bags of ice observed. Label each and every bag.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114089 Unlabeled bags of ice observed. Label each and every bag.

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards/ceiling in walk in box.. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards/ceiling in walk in box.. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Discontinue use of plastic soda cases as shelving under soda/beer cases.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Discontinue use of plastic soda cases as shelving under soda/beer cases.

    • Overhead lighting in walk in box flickers. Provide steady light. Repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Overhead lighting in walk in box flickers. Provide steady light. Repair as needed.

    • Jackets, etc., found in rear. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Jackets, etc., found in rear. Store separately.

  10. EarlierJul 24, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  11. EarlierJan 8, 2014Routine inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    No violations listed in the data.

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 L17380.

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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 Old Town Liquor & Food

When was Old Town Liquor & Food last inspected?

The county last inspected Old Town Liquor & Food on Mar 5, 2025. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Old Town Liquor & Food?

The county listed 1 violation on Mar 5, 2025: Ambient temperature of right walk in refrigerator measured at 45*F and the left walk in refrigerator measured at 49 *F. All refrigeration shall be maintained at 41 *F. Repair or adjust units to maintain refrigerators at proper temperatures at 41 *F..

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 Mar 5, 2025, the county marked none as critical.