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Original Buffalo Wings

Other food place · Novato, CA

21 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

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6 problems found · Routine county inspection · Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 113953.2 CHSC 113953.2How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 113984.d CHSC 113984.dHow to fixFix it
  3. Code CHSC 114047 CHSC 114047How to fixFix it

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Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

We review Marin County health data to make this report. We are not the 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. LatestJul 6, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jul 6, 2026.

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 113984.d

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984.d

    • Code CHSC 114047

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114047

    • Code CHSC 114089

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114089

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 114271

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114271

  2. EarlierJan 6, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

    • Code CHSC 114257

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114257

    • Code CHSC 114271

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114271

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 114190

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114190

  3. EarlierJan 28, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • No hot water available at food preparation sink. All food prep sinks require hot and cold water with a mixing valve. Repair to provide hot water.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 No hot water available at food preparation sink. All food prep sinks require hot and cold water with a mixing valve. Repair to provide hot water.

  4. EarlierDec 20, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Test strips to check chlorine sanitizing solution were not available in the fod facility. [CA] Provide test strips to check chlorine concentration at 100ppm in the 2-compartment sink and wiping bucket.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Test strips to check chlorine sanitizing solution were not available in the fod facility. [CA] Provide test strips to check chlorine concentration at 100ppm in the 2-compartment sink and wiping bucket.

  5. EarlierOct 18, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  6. EarlierMar 30, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

  7. EarlierAug 18, 2020Follow-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

  8. EarlierAug 17, 2020Routine 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.

  9. EarlierFeb 4, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed chicken wings stored in fryer at 69 degrees F. All potentially hazardous foods are required to be held at 41 degrees or below or 135 degrees F or above.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed chicken wings stored in fryer at 69 degrees F. All potentially hazardous foods are required to be held at 41 degrees or below or 135 degrees F or above.

  10. EarlierJul 1, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed employee washing a utensil but it was not sanitized.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Observed employee washing a utensil but it was not sanitized.

  11. EarlierNov 13, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Owner did not know proper cooking temps for hamburgers and grilled chicken.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114004 Owner did not know proper cooking temps for hamburgers and grilled chicken.

  12. EarlierFeb 28, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114197

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114197

      Corrected during the inspection

  13. EarlierFeb 27, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    12 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Code CHSC 114197

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114197

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

    Not critical (11)

    • Provide soap in a permanently mounted soap dispenser at handwash sink in bathroom.

      The department's words

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

    • Repair leak under kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 Repair leak under kitchen handwash sink.

    • Remove old refrigerator from premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.2 Remove old refrigerator from premises.

    • Code CHSC 113953

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953

    • Code CHSC 114087

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114087

    Show 6 more
    • Code CHSC 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

    • Code CHSC 114081

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114081

    • Code CHSC 114149

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

    • Code CHSC 114245.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114245.1

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

  14. EarlierFeb 15, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Provide soap in a permanently mounted soap dispenser at handwash sink in bathroom.

      The department's words

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

    • Repair leak under kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 Repair leak under kitchen handwash sink.

    • Remove old refrigerator from premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.2 Remove old refrigerator from premises.

  15. EarlierNov 17, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Bathroom door must be self-closing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Bathroom door must be self-closing.

  16. EarlierApr 21, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Upright freezer is running 35 F. Must be 0 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Upright freezer is running 35 F. Must be 0 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

    • Discontinue thawing at room temperature. Thaw under refrigeration.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Discontinue thawing at room temperature. Thaw under refrigeration.

    • Replace shelf in middle to left of deep fryer. Use plastic laminate or stainless steel only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace shelf in middle to left of deep fryer. Use plastic laminate or stainless steel only.

    • Observed socks stored in with plastic lids in storage closet. Keep belongings separate from food and utensils. (COS)

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Observed socks stored in with plastic lids in storage closet. Keep belongings separate from food and utensils. (COS)

  17. EarlierDec 17, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Use food prep sink for rinsing chicken and for all other food preparation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Use food prep sink for rinsing chicken and for all other food preparation.

    • Make handwash sink in kitchen drain faster.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Make handwash sink in kitchen drain faster.

    • Keep lid with straw on drinking cup(s).

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Keep lid with straw on drinking cup(s).

    • Bathroom door must be self-closing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Bathroom door must be self-closing.

    • Provide more light in storage room. Also install a switch plate on light switch.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Provide more light in storage room. Also install a switch plate on light switch.

  18. EarlierApr 30, 2015Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Provide self-closing door on bathroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Provide self-closing door on bathroom.

  19. EarlierApr 23, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Provide cold water at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Provide cold water at kitchen handwash sink.

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

    Not critical (5)

    • 1.) Keep handwash sink in kitchen accessible at all times. Do not store stool in front of sink. 2.) Make sink drain faster.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 1.) Keep handwash sink in kitchen accessible at all times. Do not store stool in front of sink. 2.) Make sink drain faster.

    • Provide copy of Certified Food Manager certificate to EHS. Put Original Buffalo Wings, Novato on copy.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide copy of Certified Food Manager certificate to EHS. Put Original Buffalo Wings, Novato on copy.

    • Provide display thermometer in base of sauce refrigerator and in white chest freezer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide display thermometer in base of sauce refrigerator and in white chest freezer.

    • Provide self-closing door on bathroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Provide self-closing door on bathroom.

    • Do not store t-shirt on top of food in storage closet.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Do not store t-shirt on top of food in storage closet.

  20. EarlierOct 21, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Fax or bring in to EHS a copy of your Certified Food Manager certificate. Put Original Buffalo Wings, 520 Alameda del Prado on fax.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Fax or bring in to EHS a copy of your Certified Food Manager certificate. Put Original Buffalo Wings, 520 Alameda del Prado on fax.

    • Install new paper towel dispenser at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install new paper towel dispenser at kitchen handwash sink.

    • Install permanently mounted soap dispenser at bathroom handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install permanently mounted soap dispenser at bathroom handwash sink.

    • Sgtore onions off floor at least 6 inches.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Sgtore onions off floor at least 6 inches.

    • Do not store hand truck on top of food/potatoes.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Do not store hand truck on top of food/potatoes.

  21. EarlierApr 24, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Get recertified as a Certified Food Manager within 30 days. Fax copy of certificate to EHS. Put Original Buffalo Wings, Novato on the fax.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Get recertified as a Certified Food Manager within 30 days. Fax copy of certificate to EHS. Put Original Buffalo Wings, Novato on the fax.

    • Keep a copy of each employee's Certified Food Handler certificate on site.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Keep a copy of each employee's Certified Food Handler certificate on site.

    • Keep soap in a permanently mounted soap dispenser at kitchen handwash sink.

      The department's words

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

    • Provide working display thermometer in white chest freezer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide working display thermometer in white chest freezer.

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 L10755.

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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
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Questions about Original Buffalo Wings

When was Original Buffalo Wings last inspected?

The county last inspected Original Buffalo Wings on Jul 6, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Original Buffalo Wings?

The county listed 6 violations on Jul 6, 2026: Code CHSC 113953.2; Code CHSC 113984.d; and Code CHSC 114047, and 3 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 Jul 6, 2026, the county marked none as critical.