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1problem found
1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Jun 24, 2026
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- Observed a soiled wooden knife holder. Equipment must be NSF approved and cleanable. Replace with an NSF approved knife holden. CHSC 114175How 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
LatestJun 24, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 24, 2026.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed a soiled wooden knife holder. Equipment must be NSF approved and cleanable. Replace with an NSF approved knife holden.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Observed a soiled wooden knife holder. Equipment must be NSF approved and cleanable. Replace with an NSF approved knife holden.
EarlierNov 6, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed soiled tea dispensers. Food contact surfaces must be clean and sanitized. Operator swapped the dispensers with clean ones.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.7 Observed soiled tea dispensers. Food contact surfaces must be clean and sanitized. Operator swapped the dispensers with clean ones.
EarlierFeb 21, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed metal bowl stored inside pancake mix. Observed bag of opened masa flour in dry storage area and bag of opened flour in back dry storage area. Ensure all foods are stored in an approved container with tight fitting lids and a label once opened. Ensure to utilize a scoop with a handle for pancake mix with handle not directly touching food. Discussed with person in charge.
The department's words
CHSC 114051 Observed metal bowl stored inside pancake mix. Observed bag of opened masa flour in dry storage area and bag of opened flour in back dry storage area. Ensure all foods are stored in an approved container with tight fitting lids and a label once opened. Ensure to utilize a scoop with a handle for pancake mix with handle not directly touching food. Discussed with person in charge.
EarlierApr 28, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed mold-like substance and dust/debris on and around nozzles of drink machine. Maintain clean to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 Observed mold-like substance and dust/debris on and around nozzles of drink machine. Maintain clean to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
EarlierJul 8, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Required at all employee handwashing stations.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.5 Required at all employee handwashing stations.
EarlierJan 10, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Clean walls where vents are blowing, observed light accumulation of dust throughout facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114271 Clean walls where vents are blowing, observed light accumulation of dust throughout facility.
EarlierNov 19, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierMar 16, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Facility still serves buffet style self service breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no sneeze guard protection for open foods. Compliance issued to provide sneeze guards by 04-27-2017. Failure to comply will result in a case being opened and cost recovery fees of $190.00/hr being assessed. Discussed with PIC.
The department's words
CHSC 114060 Facility still serves buffet style self service breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no sneeze guard protection for open foods. Compliance issued to provide sneeze guards by 04-27-2017. Failure to comply will result in a case being opened and cost recovery fees of $190.00/hr being assessed. Discussed with PIC.
1. Observed deep grooves/cuts/ staining in wooden cutting board prep table. Discussed with PIC to have wooden surface re-surfaced or replaced. If replaced wooden prep tables are no longer acceptable. Replace with NSF stainless steel. 2. Observed strainer and metal bristle grill brushes with loose bristles or wires. Discard and replace with new due to physical hazard. 3. Relocate bug lights to area not over food storage or food prep. *Compliance issued for 04-27-2017.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 1. Observed deep grooves/cuts/ staining in wooden cutting board prep table. Discussed with PIC to have wooden surface re-surfaced or replaced. If replaced wooden prep tables are no longer acceptable. Replace with NSF stainless steel. 2. Observed strainer and metal bristle grill brushes with loose bristles or wires. Discard and replace with new due to physical hazard. 3. Relocate bug lights to area not over food storage or food prep. *Compliance issued for 04-27-2017.
EarlierAug 1, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Hand wash missing splash guards. install splash guards on R & L sides of hand sink next to food prep sink.
The department's words
CHSC 113953 Hand wash missing splash guards. install splash guards on R & L sides of hand sink next to food prep sink.
Rust observed on some old shelving in walk in cooler. Replace with NSF
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Rust observed on some old shelving in walk in cooler. Replace with NSF
EarlierMay 1, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Clean floor sink under food prep sink
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Clean floor sink under food prep sink
Some metro shelving rusted, replace with new, NSF approved shelving. Rusted surfaces considered not cleanable.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Some metro shelving rusted, replace with new, NSF approved shelving. Rusted surfaces considered not cleanable.
About 8 of wall under warewash area is painted wood. Recommend extending plastic sheeting down to base cove - prevent moisture intrusion.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 About 8 of wall under warewash area is painted wood. Recommend extending plastic sheeting down to base cove - prevent moisture intrusion.
EarlierApr 30, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Have one employee as certified food manager within 60 days - list of class providers issued onsite.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Have one employee as certified food manager within 60 days - list of class providers issued onsite.
Obtain/use test strips to check sanitizer concentrations.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 Obtain/use test strips to check sanitizer concentrations.
Replace torn gasket on True upright frig.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Replace torn gasket on True upright frig.
Obtain and use display and probe thermometers.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Obtain and use display and probe thermometers.
Obtain and use display and probe thermometers.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 Obtain and use display and probe thermometers.
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
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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