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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Sep 29, 2026
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- Code CHSC 114099.7 CHSC 114099.7How 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 · 11 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
LatestSep 29, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Sep 29, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114099.7
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.7
EarlierFeb 13, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierJun 5, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed open container of heavy cream with internal temperature of 56 degrees F sitting on top of ice. Container is labeled '2-6'. Per Philz operating procedures document, goal is to keep dairy products at a temperature of at or below 41 degrees F. Keep containers of dairy submerged in ice. this is noted on the dairy protocol in Retail Stores document under Note 1. Open container of half full. Maintain open containers of dairy at or below 41 degrees F. 2nd open container of heavy cream on top of ice measured 53 degrees F - this container is marked 11:50 - 15:50 and is ` 2/3 full. ~ 1/2 gallon and 2 cups of heavy cream voluntarily discarded down the drain. Corrected at inspection.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed open container of heavy cream with internal temperature of 56 degrees F sitting on top of ice. Container is labeled '2-6'. Per Philz operating procedures document, goal is to keep dairy products at a temperature of at or below 41 degrees F. Keep containers of dairy submerged in ice. this is noted on the dairy protocol in Retail Stores document under Note 1. Open container of half full. Maintain open containers of dairy at or below 41 degrees F. 2nd open container of heavy cream on top of ice measured 53 degrees F - this container is marked 11:50 - 15:50 and is ` 2/3 full. ~ 1/2 gallon and 2 cups of heavy cream voluntarily discarded down the drain. Corrected at inspection.
EarlierOct 26, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Two heavy cream containers at 59 degrees F and 60 degrees F. Both dated close Both voluntarily discarded. Per Philz Coffee written procedure from 20/2/17; all dairy products stored in ice caddies on brew stations are to be dated with the time the container was removed out of refrigeration. The time will be written on the container, per policy. Follow written policy, or keep all open containers of dairy at 41 degrees F or colder in refrigeration. Heavy cream was voluntarily discarded down the drain.
The department's words
CHSC 114000 Two heavy cream containers at 59 degrees F and 60 degrees F. Both dated close Both voluntarily discarded. Per Philz Coffee written procedure from 20/2/17; all dairy products stored in ice caddies on brew stations are to be dated with the time the container was removed out of refrigeration. The time will be written on the container, per policy. Follow written policy, or keep all open containers of dairy at 41 degrees F or colder in refrigeration. Heavy cream was voluntarily discarded down the drain.
EarlierJan 31, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Retail refrigerator case: cheese sticks and yogurt: 46 - 49 degrees f wit infrared thermometer. Thermometer in unit 44 degrees F. Facility lost power approximately an hour today starting at 2:05 p.m...
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Retail refrigerator case: cheese sticks and yogurt: 46 - 49 degrees f wit infrared thermometer. Thermometer in unit 44 degrees F. Facility lost power approximately an hour today starting at 2:05 p.m...
EarlierFeb 2, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierJun 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierDec 3, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
Code CHSC 113998
The department's words
Code CHSC 113998
Code CHSC 114037
The department's words
Code CHSC 114037
EarlierDec 4, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Clean interior of ice machine to remove pink and grey material.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Clean interior of ice machine to remove pink and grey material.
EarlierOct 26, 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.
EarlierOct 24, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Facility is using time as a public health control (TPHC - or time tagging) for in use whipping cream. Observed two cartons of whipping cream at 52F - 57F without the required time tag. Approximately 1/2 gallon of whipping cream was discarded. Correct with staff. Maintain pull and discard times on or next to product. Send TPHC procedures to [email]
The department's words
CHSC 114000 Facility is using time as a public health control (TPHC - or time tagging) for in use whipping cream. Observed two cartons of whipping cream at 52F - 57F without the required time tag. Approximately 1/2 gallon of whipping cream was discarded. Correct with staff. Maintain pull and discard times on or next to product. Send TPHC procedures to [email]
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Not critical (3)
Rear hand sink next to the prep sink was blocked with cardboard boxes. Maintain hand sinks accessible at all times. Corrected.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Rear hand sink next to the prep sink was blocked with cardboard boxes. Maintain hand sinks accessible at all times. Corrected.
Observed a food handler preparing coffee drinks with unrestrained hair. Ensure all employees restrain hair with a hair band or a hat.
The department's words
CHSC 113969 Observed a food handler preparing coffee drinks with unrestrained hair. Ensure all employees restrain hair with a hair band or a hat.
Facility has an infra-red thermometer to measure food temperatures but not a probe thermometer. Provide a probe thermometer within 48 hours.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 Facility has an infra-red thermometer to measure food temperatures but not a probe thermometer. Provide a probe thermometer within 48 hours.
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 L15251.
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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