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Ray's Catering

Other food place · Novato, CA

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No problems found · Routine county inspection · Jun 16, 2026

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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 once in the last 12 months (1 routine).

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

Every visit

  1. LatestJun 16, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 16, 2026.

    No violations listed in the data.

  2. EarlierJul 12, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed pasta covered in the walk-in at 56 degrees F and clam chowder in a deep pan at 58 degrees F. Food must be cooled uncovered and in thin pans.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed pasta covered in the walk-in at 56 degrees F and clam chowder in a deep pan at 58 degrees F. Food must be cooled uncovered and in thin pans.

  3. EarlierAug 30, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed scoops in the dry storage area with no handles. Scoops must have handles facing up. Replace handles.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Observed scoops in the dry storage area with no handles. Scoops must have handles facing up. Replace handles.

  4. EarlierApr 25, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Sanitizer at the mechanical dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine. Dishwasher was not in use at the time of the inspection. Adjust/repair prior to use to maintain a minimum of 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse. Wash/rinse/sanitize in warewash sink until repair is complete.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Sanitizer at the mechanical dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine. Dishwasher was not in use at the time of the inspection. Adjust/repair prior to use to maintain a minimum of 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse. Wash/rinse/sanitize in warewash sink until repair is complete.

  5. EarlierApr 6, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114256

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114256

  6. EarlierSep 9, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114192

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114192

  7. EarlierFeb 26, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

  8. EarlierJun 27, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed an employee beverage in a food prep area. Ensure employee beverages are covered and stored separate from food prep.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Observed an employee beverage in a food prep area. Ensure employee beverages are covered and stored separate from food prep.

  9. EarlierDec 27, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Only 4 California food handler cards available to view. All food handlers that do not have a valid California food handler cards shall obtain one within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Only 4 California food handler cards available to view. All food handlers that do not have a valid California food handler cards shall obtain one within 30 days.

  10. EarlierJan 18, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Ice machine lid is broken. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Ice machine lid is broken. Replace it.

    • Cup found in bulk food. Use a scoop with a handle to dispense bulk foods. Keep handle out of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Cup found in bulk food. Use a scoop with a handle to dispense bulk foods. Keep handle out of food.

    • Bulbs out at hood. Replace them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Bulbs out at hood. Replace them.

    • Clean the wall above the dishwash machine to remove dirt/dust.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Clean the wall above the dishwash machine to remove dirt/dust.

  11. EarlierMay 11, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Baffle in hood is still loose. Ensure proper placement and that the baffle does not move. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Baffle in hood is still loose. Ensure proper placement and that the baffle does not move. 2ND NOTICE

    • Food observed cooking on the stove with the hood off. Keep the hood on whenever food is o n the stove. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149 Food observed cooking on the stove with the hood off. Keep the hood on whenever food is o n the stove. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Set up sanitizer buckets for wiping rags BEFORE food preparation. Provide 100 ppm Cl- or 200-300ppm QA. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Set up sanitizer buckets for wiping rags BEFORE food preparation. Provide 100 ppm Cl- or 200-300ppm QA. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Lids noted up on dumpster. Keep lids down. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Lids noted up on dumpster. Keep lids down. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  12. EarlierOct 18, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • No proof of Food Handler Cards available. Provide proof on premises. Fax to me.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 No proof of Food Handler Cards available. Provide proof on premises. Fax to me.

    • Discontinue use of milk crates as storage. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Discontinue use of milk crates as storage. 2ND NOTICE

    • Ice scoops found damages. Replace them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Ice scoops found damages. Replace them.

    • Baffle in hood is not aligned properly. Ensure all baffles are in the correct position. There are clips and wiehgts available to hold baffles in place.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Baffle in hood is not aligned properly. Ensure all baffles are in the correct position. There are clips and wiehgts available to hold baffles in place.

    • Provide toilet paper on the dispenser. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250.1 Provide toilet paper on the dispenser. 2ND NOTICE

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    • Jacket noted in kitchen. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Jacket noted in kitchen. Store separately.

    • Flooring is damages by the dishwash machine. Must be replaced in one year 10/31/17

      The department's words

      CHSC 114272 Flooring is damages by the dishwash machine. Must be replaced in one year 10/31/17

    • Determine cause of ice build up in walk in freeze and eliminate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Determine cause of ice build up in walk in freeze and eliminate.

  13. EarlierMar 28, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Provide a copy of Danny's Manager's Food Safety Certification ASAP.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide a copy of Danny's Manager's Food Safety Certification ASAP.

    • No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions. Provide test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions. Provide test strips.

    • No toilet paper found on dispenser in restroom. Provide at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 No toilet paper found on dispenser in restroom. Provide at all times.

  14. EarlierMar 24, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      No sanitizer found at final rinse of dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm at all times. Call for service. Do not use until it has been repaired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 No sanitizer found at final rinse of dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm at all times. Call for service. Do not use until it has been repaired.

      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)

    • Provide a copy of Danny's Manager's Food Safety Certification ASAP.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide a copy of Danny's Manager's Food Safety Certification ASAP.

    • No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions. Provide test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions. Provide test strips.

    • Milk crates noted used as shelving. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk crates noted used as shelving. Discontinue practice. Use commercial dunnage racks.COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • No toilet paper found on dispenser in restroom. Provide at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 No toilet paper found on dispenser in restroom. Provide at all times.

    • Jackets etc., observed stored on rack with food. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Jackets etc., observed stored on rack with food. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  15. EarlierJul 21, 2015Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Major icing issue in walk-in freezer continues to be a problem. All foods (in boxes/protective wrappings) have layer of ice. Door does not appear to close tightly. Ice hangs from tubing and ceiling. Call repairperson today and notify EHS when repair is complete.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Major icing issue in walk-in freezer continues to be a problem. All foods (in boxes/protective wrappings) have layer of ice. Door does not appear to close tightly. Ice hangs from tubing and ceiling. Call repairperson today and notify EHS when repair is complete.

  16. EarlierJun 9, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed sauce for chicken (creamy mushroom?) in walk-in at 96F - 97F. Foil lid had vent. Checked at 3:00 PM; had been placed in walk-in for cooling at 11:30 AM, per employee. Cool uncovered in shallow pans to reach 70F or below within 2 hours, 41F or below four hours after that. VC&D conducted.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002.1 Observed sauce for chicken (creamy mushroom?) in walk-in at 96F - 97F. Foil lid had vent. Checked at 3:00 PM; had been placed in walk-in for cooling at 11:30 AM, per employee. Cool uncovered in shallow pans to reach 70F or below within 2 hours, 41F or below four hours after that. VC&D conducted.

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

    Not critical (3)

    • Observed a box stored in dry onion bin. Observed chicken cooling in walk-in - pans of chicken stored on top of one another - chicken touching bottom of stacked pan. Also, other stacked containers of food in walk-in. Observed major icing issue in walk-in freezer. Ice on nearly everything in the freezer. When door was left open for more than a minute, ice/water started dripping from the ceiling. Repair icing problem. All of these present potential for contamination. Repair equipment and correct your practices to reduce risk of contamination.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Observed a box stored in dry onion bin. Observed chicken cooling in walk-in - pans of chicken stored on top of one another - chicken touching bottom of stacked pan. Also, other stacked containers of food in walk-in. Observed major icing issue in walk-in freezer. Ice on nearly everything in the freezer. When door was left open for more than a minute, ice/water started dripping from the ceiling. Repair icing problem. All of these present potential for contamination. Repair equipment and correct your practices to reduce risk of contamination.

    • Clean the floors in the dry goods storage area thoroughly. Food debris, litter observed. Small, dark brown pellets resembled dried rodent feces; but unable to determine for certain. Rat and mouse traps observed in these areas. Clean so that if vermin appear, evidence can be observed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean the floors in the dry goods storage area thoroughly. Food debris, litter observed. Small, dark brown pellets resembled dried rodent feces; but unable to determine for certain. Rat and mouse traps observed in these areas. Clean so that if vermin appear, evidence can be observed.

    • Faucet at the handwash sink has holes in metal and accumulated debris. Clean and repair. Remove carpet from freezer floor; equipment surfaces should be smooth and cleanable. See notes from item 13. Repair major icing issue in walk-in freezer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Faucet at the handwash sink has holes in metal and accumulated debris. Clean and repair. Remove carpet from freezer floor; equipment surfaces should be smooth and cleanable. See notes from item 13. Repair major icing issue in walk-in 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 L10604.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
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Questions about Ray's Catering

When was Ray's Catering last inspected?

The county last inspected Ray's Catering on Jun 16, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Ray's Catering?

The county listed no violations on Jun 16, 2026.

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 Jun 16, 2026, the county marked none as critical.