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Papa Murphy's Pizza

Other food place · Novato, CA

14 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Oct 19, 2021

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  1. Code CHSC 113953.2 CHSC 113953.2How 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 · 14 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. LatestOct 19, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Oct 19, 2021.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

  2. EarlierApr 15, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

  3. EarlierSep 2, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

  4. EarlierFeb 20, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114197

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114197

  5. EarlierApr 23, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • A New employee and a regular employee have not been trained on how to check sanitizer concentration (200 ppm for Q-T). Replace sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket every 4 hours.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947 A New employee and a regular employee have not been trained on how to check sanitizer concentration (200 ppm for Q-T). Replace sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket every 4 hours.

  6. EarlierNov 1, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  7. EarlierJul 5, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty at kitchen handwash sink. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty at kitchen handwash sink. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Restroom door must close completely and automatically. Adjust/repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Restroom door must close completely and automatically. Adjust/repair as needed.

  8. EarlierFeb 17, 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.

  9. EarlierFeb 14, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Temperature of hot water at front handwash sink recoded 122F. Provide minimum 100F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Temperature of hot water at front handwash sink recoded 122F. Provide minimum 100F.

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    Not critical (3)

    • Food accumulation noted at seals and bottoms of reach in refrigerators. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at seals and bottoms of reach in refrigerators. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Toilet observed dirty. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 Toilet observed dirty. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Restroom door must close automatically and completely. Adjust as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Restroom door must close automatically and completely. Adjust as needed.

  10. EarlierJun 30, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Front papertowel dispenser found broken. Replace/repair

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Front papertowel dispenser found broken. Replace/repair

    • Cutting boards found in poor condition. Replace them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting boards found in poor condition. Replace them.

    • Provide toilet paper on the dispenser in the rewstroom

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 Provide toilet paper on the dispenser in the rewstroom

  11. EarlierSep 29, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 114107

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114107

    • Food debris noted at seals on reach in refrigerator. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Food debris noted at seals on reach in refrigerator. Clean and maintain sanitary.

  12. EarlierDec 22, 2014Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • At both pizza prep refrigerators, surface temps of food in insert pans (cut tomatoes, cheese, sausage, etc.) at 44F-49F. Internal temps and temps in bottom of unit at 41F. Lids open at time of inspection, and throughout, even when prep was not occurring. KEEP LIDS CLOSED when prep is not taking place and consider other methods of keeping temps at 41F or below. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 At both pizza prep refrigerators, surface temps of food in insert pans (cut tomatoes, cheese, sausage, etc.) at 44F-49F. Internal temps and temps in bottom of unit at 41F. Lids open at time of inspection, and throughout, even when prep was not occurring. KEEP LIDS CLOSED when prep is not taking place and consider other methods of keeping temps at 41F or below. Repeated violation.

    • Sanitizer in 3-comp sink at <50 ppm bleach; must maintain 100 ppm chlorine +. Must obtain test strips. No sanitizer pail made. Make at start of food prep and maintain proper concentration. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Sanitizer in 3-comp sink at <50 ppm bleach; must maintain 100 ppm chlorine +. Must obtain test strips. No sanitizer pail made. Make at start of food prep and maintain proper concentration. Repeated violation.

    • Floors, which were to be replaced by June 24th, 2014 due to poor condition, have not been replaced. Floors must be installed prior to April 1, 2015. Contact EHS with questions you may have about this requirement. Consulted with Program Manager [name].

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Floors, which were to be replaced by June 24th, 2014 due to poor condition, have not been replaced. Floors must be installed prior to April 1, 2015. Contact EHS with questions you may have about this requirement. Consulted with Program Manager [name].

  13. EarlierOct 15, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • At both pizza prep refrigerators, surface temps of food in insert pans (cut tomatoes, cheese, sausage, etc.) at 46F -49F. Internal temps and temps in bottom of unit at 41F. Lids open at time of inspection, and throughout, even when prep was not occurring. KEEP LIDS CLOSED when prep is not taking place and consider other methods of keeping temps at 41F or below. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 At both pizza prep refrigerators, surface temps of food in insert pans (cut tomatoes, cheese, sausage, etc.) at 46F -49F. Internal temps and temps in bottom of unit at 41F. Lids open at time of inspection, and throughout, even when prep was not occurring. KEEP LIDS CLOSED when prep is not taking place and consider other methods of keeping temps at 41F or below. Repeated violation.

    • For pre-made dough being kept out of temperature on storage racks, must use logs/labels detailing time is removed from temperature control and the time that is 4 hours past, when food must be discarded. Labels/logs not in use. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114000 For pre-made dough being kept out of temperature on storage racks, must use logs/labels detailing time is removed from temperature control and the time that is 4 hours past, when food must be discarded. Labels/logs not in use. Repeated violation.

    • Handwash station sink in back is experiencing very slow drainage. Investigate and repair. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 Handwash station sink in back is experiencing very slow drainage. Investigate and repair. Repeated violation.

    • Clean floors thoroughly. Accumulated debris noted, especially in corners and floor sinks. Clean fan in restroom. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean floors thoroughly. Accumulated debris noted, especially in corners and floor sinks. Clean fan in restroom. Repeated violation.

    • No paper towels for handwashing in the entire facility. Had been out of paper towels since the night before. Corrected immediately. Ensure handwashing supplies are available at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 No paper towels for handwashing in the entire facility. Had been out of paper towels since the night before. Corrected immediately. Ensure handwashing supplies are available at all times.

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    • Sanitizer in 3-comp sink at <50 ppm bleach; must maintain 100 ppm chlorine +. Must obtain test strips. No sanitizer pail made. Make at start of food prep and maintain proper concentration. Repeated violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Sanitizer in 3-comp sink at <50 ppm bleach; must maintain 100 ppm chlorine +. Must obtain test strips. No sanitizer pail made. Make at start of food prep and maintain proper concentration. Repeated violation.

    • Floors, which were to be replaced by June 24th, 2014 due to poor condition, have not been replaced. Per owner, lease renewal for continued operation at this site has not been signed and current lease expires December 31, 2014. If this business will remain in operation at this location beyond December 31, 2014, a floor sample must be submitted to EHS for approval prior to January 15, 2015. Floors must be installed prior to April 1, 2015. Contact EHS with questions you may have about this requirement. Consulted with Program Manager [name].

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Floors, which were to be replaced by June 24th, 2014 due to poor condition, have not been replaced. Per owner, lease renewal for continued operation at this site has not been signed and current lease expires December 31, 2014. If this business will remain in operation at this location beyond December 31, 2014, a floor sample must be submitted to EHS for approval prior to January 15, 2015. Floors must be installed prior to April 1, 2015. Contact EHS with questions you may have about this requirement. Consulted with Program Manager [name].

  14. EarlierMar 24, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • One fan in walk-in refrigerator stopped working overnight. Temps are being maintained below 41F. A repairman is on the way to fix immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 One fan in walk-in refrigerator stopped working overnight. Temps are being maintained below 41F. A repairman is on the way to fix immediately.

    • Flooring has damage. Must be replaced within 90 days, per discussion with Program Manager [name]. Submit sample of flooring materials to Environmental Health for approval.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Flooring has damage. Must be replaced within 90 days, per discussion with Program Manager [name]. Submit sample of flooring materials to Environmental Health for approval.

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
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Questions about Papa Murphy's Pizza

When was Papa Murphy's Pizza last inspected?

The county last inspected Papa Murphy's Pizza on Oct 19, 2021. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Papa Murphy's Pizza?

The county listed 1 violation on Oct 19, 2021: Code CHSC 113953.2.

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 Oct 19, 2021, the county marked none as critical.