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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Mar 17, 2026
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- Observed tongs stored on the splash guard of the hand sink. Observed empty soap dispenser. Hand sinks are for handwashing only and must be stocked with soap. Store tongs elsewhere in a clean area and fill soap dispenser. CHSC 113953.2How 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 · 5 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.
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LatestMar 17, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Mar 17, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed tongs stored on the splash guard of the hand sink. Observed empty soap dispenser. Hand sinks are for handwashing only and must be stocked with soap. Store tongs elsewhere in a clean area and fill soap dispenser.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Observed tongs stored on the splash guard of the hand sink. Observed empty soap dispenser. Hand sinks are for handwashing only and must be stocked with soap. Store tongs elsewhere in a clean area and fill soap dispenser.
EarlierOct 31, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Observed the following foods in the reach in refrigerator across from the 3-compartment sink held at unsafe temperatures: deli turkey 49 F, 28 oz, packaged bacon 57 F, 144 oz, ham 49 F, 48 oz, raw eggs 52 F, 127 eggs, havarti cheese 49 F, 64 oz, orange juice 53 F, 1.8 quarts, American cheese 49 F, 15 lbs, lemonade 52 F, 7 quarts, cream cheese 53 F, 400 1 oz cups, rotisserie chicken 53 F, one chicken. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above. Discontinue use until repaired. All above listed foods were discarded.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed the following foods in the reach in refrigerator across from the 3-compartment sink held at unsafe temperatures: deli turkey 49 F, 28 oz, packaged bacon 57 F, 144 oz, ham 49 F, 48 oz, raw eggs 52 F, 127 eggs, havarti cheese 49 F, 64 oz, orange juice 53 F, 1.8 quarts, American cheese 49 F, 15 lbs, lemonade 52 F, 7 quarts, cream cheese 53 F, 400 1 oz cups, rotisserie chicken 53 F, one chicken. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above. Discontinue use until repaired. All above listed foods were discarded.
Observed one live cockroach near water heater. Observed some flies in facility. Ensure facility is kept free of cockroaches and flies at all times. Facility must close due to live cockroach observed at time of inspection. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroaches from facility. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls and all food contact surfaces. Cracks, holes and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Contact this department [phone], 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify the facility is free of any cockroaches. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to eggs and/or dead cockroaches at re-inspection. Submit/provide a copy of the pest control report to this department after service. Our office is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed one live cockroach near water heater. Observed some flies in facility. Ensure facility is kept free of cockroaches and flies at all times. Facility must close due to live cockroach observed at time of inspection. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroaches from facility. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls and all food contact surfaces. Cracks, holes and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Contact this department [phone], 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify the facility is free of any cockroaches. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to eggs and/or dead cockroaches at re-inspection. Submit/provide a copy of the pest control report to this department after service. Our office is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
EarlierOct 30, 2024Routine inspectionRed placard
2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed the following foods in the reach in refrigerator across from the 3-compartment sink held at unsafe temperatures: deli turkey 49 F, 28 oz, packaged bacon 57 F, 144 oz, ham 49 F, 48 oz, raw eggs 52 F, 127 eggs, havarti cheese 49 F, 64 oz, orange juice 53 F, 1.8 quarts, American cheese 49 F, 15 lbs, lemonade 52 F, 7 quarts, cream cheese 53 F, 400 1 oz cups, rotisserie chicken 53 F, one chicken. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above. Discontinue use until repaired. All above listed foods were discarded.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed the following foods in the reach in refrigerator across from the 3-compartment sink held at unsafe temperatures: deli turkey 49 F, 28 oz, packaged bacon 57 F, 144 oz, ham 49 F, 48 oz, raw eggs 52 F, 127 eggs, havarti cheese 49 F, 64 oz, orange juice 53 F, 1.8 quarts, American cheese 49 F, 15 lbs, lemonade 52 F, 7 quarts, cream cheese 53 F, 400 1 oz cups, rotisserie chicken 53 F, one chicken. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above. Discontinue use until repaired. All above listed foods were discarded.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed one live cockroach near water heater. Observed some flies in facility. Ensure facility is kept free of cockroaches and flies at all times. Facility must close due to live cockroach observed at time of inspection. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroaches from facility. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls and all food contact surfaces. Cracks, holes and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Contact this department [phone], 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify the facility is free of any cockroaches. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to eggs and/or dead cockroaches at re-inspection. Submit/provide a copy of the pest control report to this department after service. Our office is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed one live cockroach near water heater. Observed some flies in facility. Ensure facility is kept free of cockroaches and flies at all times. Facility must close due to live cockroach observed at time of inspection. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroaches from facility. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls and all food contact surfaces. Cracks, holes and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Contact this department [phone], 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify the facility is free of any cockroaches. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to eggs and/or dead cockroaches at re-inspection. Submit/provide a copy of the pest control report to this department after service. Our office is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierApr 11, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
No sanitizer available at time of inspection. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine. Ensure sanitizer is provided at facility at all times and all food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment are washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours. Discard ice and clean and sanitize inside of ice machine (100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quat). Immediately provide sanitizer. Person in charge instructed to get sanitizer for facility. PIC provided sanitizer by end of inspection.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 No sanitizer available at time of inspection. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine. Ensure sanitizer is provided at facility at all times and all food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment are washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours. Discard ice and clean and sanitize inside of ice machine (100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quat). Immediately provide sanitizer. Person in charge instructed to get sanitizer for facility. PIC provided sanitizer by end of inspection.
EarlierMay 30, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
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- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
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