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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Oct 13, 2022
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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 · 13 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
LatestOct 13, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Oct 13, 2022.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114099.7
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.7
EarlierApr 13, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113953.2
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953.2
EarlierSep 20, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114113
The department's words
Code CHSC 114113
EarlierFeb 25, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierAug 13, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
EarlierMar 3, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
EarlierApr 3, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Hard boiled eggs at 56F in ice bath at front counter. Insufficient ice in ice batch. Keep potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. Eggs moved to prep fridge.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Hard boiled eggs at 56F in ice bath at front counter. Insufficient ice in ice batch. Keep potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. Eggs moved to prep fridge.
EarlierOct 24, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113947.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 113947.1
EarlierDec 21, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
The owner is observed drinking in food prep are. Approved practices include drinking from a closed container that is handled to prevent contamination of employees hands or from beverage container with a tight fitting lid and straw.
The department's words
CHSC 113977 The owner is observed drinking in food prep are. Approved practices include drinking from a closed container that is handled to prevent contamination of employees hands or from beverage container with a tight fitting lid and straw.
No soap used at the kitchen hand wash sink at the time of the inspection. Provide liquid soap regularly.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 No soap used at the kitchen hand wash sink at the time of the inspection. Provide liquid soap regularly.
Cream cheese pastries (2)in the display case measured 71F. The owner discarded them voluntarily. The inspector advised the owner that to keep them the prep table refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Cream cheese pastries (2)in the display case measured 71F. The owner discarded them voluntarily. The inspector advised the owner that to keep them the prep table refrigerator.
Observed during manual ware washing chlorine reading was way below <100 but >0 ppm. Manual sanitation shall be accomplished the following: contact with 100ppm chlorine solution for 30 seconds.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Observed during manual ware washing chlorine reading was way below <100 but >0 ppm. Manual sanitation shall be accomplished the following: contact with 100ppm chlorine solution for 30 seconds.
This was mentioned at the previous inspection as well: Clean thoroughly under the front counter/ice machine/sink to remove accumulation of food debris. Send me a photo of cleaned areas within seven days. [email]
The department's words
CHSC 114259 This was mentioned at the previous inspection as well: Clean thoroughly under the front counter/ice machine/sink to remove accumulation of food debris. Send me a photo of cleaned areas within seven days. [email]
EarlierSep 26, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
Code CHSC 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
Code CHSC 114099.6
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.6
Code CHSC 113984
The department's words
Code CHSC 113984
Code CHSC 114047
The department's words
Code CHSC 114047
Code CHSC 114175
The department's words
Code CHSC 114175
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Code CHSC 114157
The department's words
Code CHSC 114157
Code CHSC 114190
The department's words
Code CHSC 114190
EarlierApr 8, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Food in the prep table refrigerator measures 45-46 F. The display thermometer reads 60 F. Immediately lower the temperature of this refrigerator and maintain temperatures at or below 41 F. Cream cheese muffins in the display case measure 46 F. Lower the temperature of this refrigerator or place muffins in a unit holding 41 F.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Food in the prep table refrigerator measures 45-46 F. The display thermometer reads 60 F. Immediately lower the temperature of this refrigerator and maintain temperatures at or below 41 F. Cream cheese muffins in the display case measure 46 F. Lower the temperature of this refrigerator or place muffins in a unit holding 41 F.
In-use wiping cloths observed on counter. Always store wiping cloths in sanitizer of 100 ppm chlorine. Clean mold observed inside the ice machine.
The department's words
CHSC 114097 In-use wiping cloths observed on counter. Always store wiping cloths in sanitizer of 100 ppm chlorine. Clean mold observed inside the ice machine.
Repair or replace the broken lid to the ice machine. It is currently placed on the floor every time it is opened. Do not line refrigerator shelf with a towel - this is not smooth and cleanable.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Repair or replace the broken lid to the ice machine. It is currently placed on the floor every time it is opened. Do not line refrigerator shelf with a towel - this is not smooth and cleanable.
Place display thermometers in the warmest part of each refrigerator.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Place display thermometers in the warmest part of each refrigerator.
Clean thoroughly under the front counter/ice machine/sink to remove accumulation of food debris. Store mop heads upright to allow them to air dry rather than in dirty mop water.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Clean thoroughly under the front counter/ice machine/sink to remove accumulation of food debris. Store mop heads upright to allow them to air dry rather than in dirty mop water.
EarlierJan 24, 2014Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Temperatures of foods are all good today. Continue using the food display refridgerator for display of the quiche only and store quiche in a separate refridgeration unit.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Temperatures of foods are all good today. Continue using the food display refridgerator for display of the quiche only and store quiche in a separate refridgeration unit.
Corrected during the inspection
Replace the espresso bar used for emptying the espresso canisters.
The department's words
CHSC 114130 Replace the espresso bar used for emptying the espresso canisters.
Clean under the front counter. Replace area of floor that is rotted, with a smooth, cleanable surface. It is acceptable to use the same tile that is already beneath the counter.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Clean under the front counter. Replace area of floor that is rotted, with a smooth, cleanable surface. It is acceptable to use the same tile that is already beneath the counter.
EarlierJan 2, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found
10 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed approximately 7 slices of quiche in the display refridgerator at temperatures between 50-53 degrees F. Unit temperature display read 43 degrees F. Adjust/lower temp of unit immediately. Quiche was voluntarily discarded.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed approximately 7 slices of quiche in the display refridgerator at temperatures between 50-53 degrees F. Unit temperature display read 43 degrees F. Adjust/lower temp of unit immediately. Quiche was voluntarily discarded.
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Not critical (9)
Observed coffee grounds and mold on and inside the surface of the ice machine. Remove ice and thoroughly clean machine. Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
The department's words
CHSC 114097 Observed coffee grounds and mold on and inside the surface of the ice machine. Remove ice and thoroughly clean machine. Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Observed employee handling garbage and then handling food container without washing hands. Wash hands after handling gargabe and at all other times before handling food, equipment, or utensils.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.3 Observed employee handling garbage and then handling food container without washing hands. Wash hands after handling gargabe and at all other times before handling food, equipment, or utensils.
Observed Lysol and bleach stored with food items. Separate cleaning products from food storage.
The department's words
CHSC 114254.2 Observed Lysol and bleach stored with food items. Separate cleaning products from food storage.
Corrected during the inspection
Provide display thermometers in all refridgeration units. Obtain a probe thermometer. Use probe thermometer to monitor food temperatures in the refridgerated display case.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Provide display thermometers in all refridgeration units. Obtain a probe thermometer. Use probe thermometer to monitor food temperatures in the refridgerated display case.
Store in-use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution of 100 ppm bleach.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Store in-use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution of 100 ppm bleach.
Corrected during the inspection
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Provide an air gap between the pipes and floor drain under the 3-compartment sink. Air gap should be twice the diameter of the water supply inlet, and not less than one inch.
The department's words
CHSC 114193 Provide an air gap between the pipes and floor drain under the 3-compartment sink. Air gap should be twice the diameter of the water supply inlet, and not less than one inch.
Provide a light for the mop sink/ janitorial closet.
The department's words
CHSC 114252 Provide a light for the mop sink/ janitorial closet.
Repair/replace wall under the handwash sink. Observed deteriorated wood surface.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Repair/replace wall under the handwash sink. Observed deteriorated wood surface.
Replace/repair floor between the ice machine and sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Replace/repair floor between the ice machine and sink.
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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- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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