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Sonoma Taco Shop

Other food place · San Rafael, CA

21 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Feb 4, 2026

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  1. Food handler cards observed expired. Renew food handler cards. Ensure all food handler cards are valid and current. CHSC 113948How to fixFix it

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Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 21 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. LatestFeb 4, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Feb 4, 2026.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Food handler cards observed expired. Renew food handler cards. Ensure all food handler cards are valid and current.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Food handler cards observed expired. Renew food handler cards. Ensure all food handler cards are valid and current.

  2. EarlierFeb 20, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed refrigerator near the walk-in on a wooden platform with spray foam covering a corner of the kitchen. Floors must be built, maintained, and cleanable. Remove wooden structure and spray foam. Ensure properly built tile floors are cleanable.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Observed refrigerator near the walk-in on a wooden platform with spray foam covering a corner of the kitchen. Floors must be built, maintained, and cleanable. Remove wooden structure and spray foam. Ensure properly built tile floors are cleanable.

  3. EarlierAug 9, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  4. EarlierNov 8, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • MAJOR - Observed chile verde pork at 46-48F in deep plastic covered containers. 3 containers were all cooked yesterday and have been determined to be improperly cooled. Cool foods uncovered or loosely covered in shallow (~1 inch) portions to promote rapid cooling from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within 4 hours. Fill out and submit cooling log within 14 days. 3 5.5qt. containers of chile verde discarded into trash.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 MAJOR - Observed chile verde pork at 46-48F in deep plastic covered containers. 3 containers were all cooked yesterday and have been determined to be improperly cooled. Cool foods uncovered or loosely covered in shallow (~1 inch) portions to promote rapid cooling from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within 4 hours. Fill out and submit cooling log within 14 days. 3 5.5qt. containers of chile verde discarded into trash.

  5. EarlierMar 24, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed employee handle dirty dishes and then proceed to unload dishes from dishwasher (clean) w/o washing hands. Ensure hands are washed after handling dirty dishes and prior to touching clean utensils - discussed with employee and operator. Contaminated dishes sent to be re-sanitized; hands washed. Wash hands at all required times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed employee handle dirty dishes and then proceed to unload dishes from dishwasher (clean) w/o washing hands. Ensure hands are washed after handling dirty dishes and prior to touching clean utensils - discussed with employee and operator. Contaminated dishes sent to be re-sanitized; hands washed. Wash hands at all required times.

  6. EarlierJul 29, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed employee crack raw eggs onto griddle and then touch parchment paper and cooking tortillas without changing gloves or washing hands. Hands must be washed at all required times (after handling raw animal products, after changing gloves, when contaminated, etc.). Tortillas (6) and parchment paper discarded. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Inspector instructed employee to discard gloves and wash hands. Hands washed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed employee crack raw eggs onto griddle and then touch parchment paper and cooking tortillas without changing gloves or washing hands. Hands must be washed at all required times (after handling raw animal products, after changing gloves, when contaminated, etc.). Tortillas (6) and parchment paper discarded. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Inspector instructed employee to discard gloves and wash hands. Hands washed.

      Corrected during the inspection

  7. EarlierJul 23, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed employee crack raw eggs onto griddle and then touch parchment paper and cooking tortillas without changing gloves or washing hands. Hands must be washed at all required times (after handling raw animal products, after changing gloves, when contaminated, etc.). Tortillas (6) and parchment paper discarded. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Inspector instructed employee to discard gloves and wash hands. Hands washed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed employee crack raw eggs onto griddle and then touch parchment paper and cooking tortillas without changing gloves or washing hands. Hands must be washed at all required times (after handling raw animal products, after changing gloves, when contaminated, etc.). Tortillas (6) and parchment paper discarded. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Inspector instructed employee to discard gloves and wash hands. Hands washed.

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  8. EarlierJan 7, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierAug 6, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  10. EarlierOct 9, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  11. EarlierJan 31, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  12. EarlierJun 19, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Food Safety Manager Certificate renewal still delinquent, person in charge reports they are enrolled in the July 7th course, recheck pending.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Food Safety Manager Certificate renewal still delinquent, person in charge reports they are enrolled in the July 7th course, recheck pending.

  13. EarlierApr 5, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Food safety manager certificate expired, renew within 60 days, have a binder on-site with food handler cards for all other employees within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Food safety manager certificate expired, renew within 60 days, have a binder on-site with food handler cards for all other employees within 30 days.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Employee was washing dishes in handwash sink upon arrival - this sink is for handwashing only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Employee was washing dishes in handwash sink upon arrival - this sink is for handwashing only.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Adjust all cold holding below to 41 F or less: a. Salsas were at 51 F, discarded. b. Far left food prep frig cheese at 47 F c. Far right food prep frig chile relleno at 46 F d. Checked three items in walk-in, all were 44-46 F

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Adjust all cold holding below to 41 F or less: a. Salsas were at 51 F, discarded. b. Far left food prep frig cheese at 47 F c. Far right food prep frig chile relleno at 46 F d. Checked three items in walk-in, all were 44-46 F

      Corrected during the inspection

    • a. Cutting boards in main food prep area heavily soiled, beyond cleanable, replace with new. b. Ice machine appears to have interior mold/mildew growth, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 a. Cutting boards in main food prep area heavily soiled, beyond cleanable, replace with new. b. Ice machine appears to have interior mold/mildew growth, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Hot water at 119 F max, increase to 120 F or above.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water at 119 F max, increase to 120 F or above.

      Corrected during the inspection

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    • Please repair lighting: a. Above walk-in b. Dry storage room

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Please repair lighting: a. Above walk-in b. Dry storage room

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Employee beverages & cell phone next to handwash sink, please store in lockers or employee break room.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Employee beverages & cell phone next to handwash sink, please store in lockers or employee break room.

      Corrected during the inspection

  14. EarlierMar 30, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Food safety manager certificate expired, renew within 60 days, have a binder on-site with food handler cards for all other employees within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Food safety manager certificate expired, renew within 60 days, have a binder on-site with food handler cards for all other employees within 30 days.

    • Employee was washing dishes in handwash sink upon arrival - this sink is for handwashing only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Employee was washing dishes in handwash sink upon arrival - this sink is for handwashing only.

    • Adjust all cold holding below to 41 F or less: a. Salsas were at 51 F, discarded. b. Far left food prep frig cheese at 47 F c. Far right food prep frig chile relleno at 46 F d. Checked three items in walk-in, all were 44-46 F

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Adjust all cold holding below to 41 F or less: a. Salsas were at 51 F, discarded. b. Far left food prep frig cheese at 47 F c. Far right food prep frig chile relleno at 46 F d. Checked three items in walk-in, all were 44-46 F

    • a. Cutting boards in main food prep area heavily soiled, beyond cleanable, replace with new. b. Ice machine appears to have interior mold/mildew growth, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 a. Cutting boards in main food prep area heavily soiled, beyond cleanable, replace with new. b. Ice machine appears to have interior mold/mildew growth, remove ice, then clean/sanitize.

    • Hot water at 119 F max, increase to 120 F or above.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water at 119 F max, increase to 120 F or above.

    Show 2 more
    • Please repair lighting: a. Above walk-in b. Dry storage room

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Please repair lighting: a. Above walk-in b. Dry storage room

    • Employee beverages & cell phone next to handwash sink, please store in lockers or employee break room.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Employee beverages & cell phone next to handwash sink, please store in lockers or employee break room.

  15. EarlierMay 19, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Food managers certificate (FMC) expired on 2/17. Renew FMC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Food managers certificate (FMC) expired on 2/17. Renew FMC.

    • Dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine container empty. Employee doing dishes. Ensure to provide a sanitizing rinse of 50 ppm. Train employees to check sanitizer levels daily. Sanitizer bucket replaced with full container, unit primed, and is now dispensing 50 ppm sanitizer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine container empty. Employee doing dishes. Ensure to provide a sanitizing rinse of 50 ppm. Train employees to check sanitizer levels daily. Sanitizer bucket replaced with full container, unit primed, and is now dispensing 50 ppm sanitizer.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed pink mold growth in ice machine. Clean and sanitize regularly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Observed pink mold growth in ice machine. Clean and sanitize regularly.

    • 1. Observed build up on walk-in cooler walls and shelving units in walk-in. Clean and sanitize. 2. Observed build up/growth on upper inside of dishwasher. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c 1. Observed build up on walk-in cooler walls and shelving units in walk-in. Clean and sanitize. 2. Observed build up/growth on upper inside of dishwasher. Clean and sanitize.

    • Observed home style drill with mixing attachment used for mixing in facility. This is not an approved NSF mixer. Discontinue use and provide a commercial food grad mixer. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Observed home style drill with mixing attachment used for mixing in facility. This is not an approved NSF mixer. Discontinue use and provide a commercial food grad mixer. Discussed with PIC.

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    • Observed multiple knives stored in cracks between equipment. This area is not clean and can not be cleaned and sanitized. Do not store knives in cracks between equipment. Store on clean dry surface or provide a magnetic strip. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Observed multiple knives stored in cracks between equipment. This area is not clean and can not be cleaned and sanitized. Do not store knives in cracks between equipment. Store on clean dry surface or provide a magnetic strip. Discussed with PIC.

    • Carpet mat being used on cook line. Carpet is not approved flooring for food service. Remove carpet mat and provide a non absorbent easily cleanable mat. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Carpet mat being used on cook line. Carpet is not approved flooring for food service. Remove carpet mat and provide a non absorbent easily cleanable mat. Discussed with PIC.

    • Insect light mounted on wall over food preparation and food storage. Relocate bug light to area not over food or food preparation. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Insect light mounted on wall over food preparation and food storage. Relocate bug light to area not over food or food preparation. Discussed with PIC.

  16. EarlierMay 16, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine container empty. Employee doing dishes. Ensure to provide a sanitizing rinse of 50 ppm. Train employees to check sanitizer levels daily. Sanitizer bucket replaced with full container, unit primed, and is now dispensing 50 ppm sanitizer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine container empty. Employee doing dishes. Ensure to provide a sanitizing rinse of 50 ppm. Train employees to check sanitizer levels daily. Sanitizer bucket replaced with full container, unit primed, and is now dispensing 50 ppm sanitizer.

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

    Not critical (7)

    • Food managers certificate (FMC) expired on 2/17. Renew FMC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Food managers certificate (FMC) expired on 2/17. Renew FMC.

    • Observed pink mold growth in ice machine. Clean and sanitize regularly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114113 Observed pink mold growth in ice machine. Clean and sanitize regularly.

    • 1. Observed build up on walk-in cooler walls and shelving units in walk-in. Clean and sanitize. 2. Observed build up/growth on upper inside of dishwasher. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c 1. Observed build up on walk-in cooler walls and shelving units in walk-in. Clean and sanitize. 2. Observed build up/growth on upper inside of dishwasher. Clean and sanitize.

    • Observed home style drill with mixing attachment used for mixing in facility. This is not an approved NSF mixer. Discontinue use and provide a commercial food grad mixer. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Observed home style drill with mixing attachment used for mixing in facility. This is not an approved NSF mixer. Discontinue use and provide a commercial food grad mixer. Discussed with PIC.

    • Observed multiple knives stored in cracks between equipment. This area is not clean and can not be cleaned and sanitized. Do not store knives in cracks between equipment. Store on clean dry surface or provide a magnetic strip. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Observed multiple knives stored in cracks between equipment. This area is not clean and can not be cleaned and sanitized. Do not store knives in cracks between equipment. Store on clean dry surface or provide a magnetic strip. Discussed with PIC.

    Show 2 more
    • Carpet mat being used on cook line. Carpet is not approved flooring for food service. Remove carpet mat and provide a non absorbent easily cleanable mat. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Carpet mat being used on cook line. Carpet is not approved flooring for food service. Remove carpet mat and provide a non absorbent easily cleanable mat. Discussed with PIC.

    • Insect light mounted on wall over food preparation and food storage. Relocate bug light to area not over food or food preparation. Discussed with PIC.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Insect light mounted on wall over food preparation and food storage. Relocate bug light to area not over food or food preparation. Discussed with PIC.

  17. EarlierNov 21, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Several food handler cards have expired. Have employees get food handler cards and e-mail copies of certificates to me within 90 days. Person in charge has food manager certification issues on 2/10/12 but the certificate does not specify when this expires.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Several food handler cards have expired. Have employees get food handler cards and e-mail copies of certificates to me within 90 days. Person in charge has food manager certification issues on 2/10/12 but the certificate does not specify when this expires.

    • Guacamole, diced tomato salsa, and sour cream all at 47F. Minor violation. Salsas inside two door prep fridge (True brand) are temping at 45F. Turn down temp of fridge and call for repairs if needed. Keep potentially hazardous food below 41F or above 135F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Guacamole, diced tomato salsa, and sour cream all at 47F. Minor violation. Salsas inside two door prep fridge (True brand) are temping at 45F. Turn down temp of fridge and call for repairs if needed. Keep potentially hazardous food below 41F or above 135F.

    • A lot of scratches observed on cutting boards which would make the surface difficult to clean. Replace cutting boards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 A lot of scratches observed on cutting boards which would make the surface difficult to clean. Replace cutting boards.

  18. EarlierNov 15, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Several potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) found out of temperature. These were all on the cold hold prep top. Guacamole at 52F, diced tomatoes at 51F, chipotle salsa at 52F, sour cream at 48F. Keep potentially hazardous foods above 135F or below 41F. Food items placed in container in ice baths and cooled to proper temp. Ensure to cool items in walk in before placing on prep top. Cool ingredients used to make the guacamole before mixing items together. Major violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Several potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) found out of temperature. These were all on the cold hold prep top. Guacamole at 52F, diced tomatoes at 51F, chipotle salsa at 52F, sour cream at 48F. Keep potentially hazardous foods above 135F or below 41F. Food items placed in container in ice baths and cooled to proper temp. Ensure to cool items in walk in before placing on prep top. Cool ingredients used to make the guacamole before mixing items together. Major violation.

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

    Not critical (2)

    • Several food handler cards have expired. Have employees get food handler cards and e-mail copies of certificates to me within 90 days. Person in charge has food manager certification issues on 2/10/12 but the certificate does not specify when this expires.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Several food handler cards have expired. Have employees get food handler cards and e-mail copies of certificates to me within 90 days. Person in charge has food manager certification issues on 2/10/12 but the certificate does not specify when this expires.

    • A lot of scratches observed on cutting boards which would make the surface difficult to clean. Replace cutting boards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 A lot of scratches observed on cutting boards which would make the surface difficult to clean. Replace cutting boards.

  19. EarlierJan 15, 2016Follow-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.

  20. EarlierJan 11, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Observed 6 in deep covered pan of salsa in prep cooler at 52F, salsas in self service bar on ice at 86F, 57F, 51F, 49F. All tomatoes were roasted this morning at 9:00am. Salsa was prepared and put on salsa bar at 9:30am. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are properly cooled to 41F or below before being placed in ice cold hold self service bar. Salsas, chili relleno, tamales, sauces, ect must cool from 135-70F with in the 1st 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within the next 4 hours with monitoring of time and temperature to verify cooling. * Or recommended method of shallow pan cooling 2 inches or less food depth uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Salsas in prep cooler and self service bar reduced to shallow pans uncovered and place in walk-in cooler to finish cooling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed 6 in deep covered pan of salsa in prep cooler at 52F, salsas in self service bar on ice at 86F, 57F, 51F, 49F. All tomatoes were roasted this morning at 9:00am. Salsa was prepared and put on salsa bar at 9:30am. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are properly cooled to 41F or below before being placed in ice cold hold self service bar. Salsas, chili relleno, tamales, sauces, ect must cool from 135-70F with in the 1st 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within the next 4 hours with monitoring of time and temperature to verify cooling. * Or recommended method of shallow pan cooling 2 inches or less food depth uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Salsas in prep cooler and self service bar reduced to shallow pans uncovered and place in walk-in cooler to finish cooling.

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

    Not critical (4)

    • Observed employee place raw fish on grill with gloved hands then discard gloves and then go to prepared food with out washing hands. To prevent cross contamination ensure to immediately wash hands after handling raw meats. Ensure to wash hands after discarding gloves that contacted raw meats. Hands washed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed employee place raw fish on grill with gloved hands then discard gloves and then go to prepared food with out washing hands. To prevent cross contamination ensure to immediately wash hands after handling raw meats. Ensure to wash hands after discarding gloves that contacted raw meats. Hands washed.

    • Observed sour cream in top of prep cooler at 46-47F. Air temp of unit 44F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held 41F or below. Adjust prep cooler to hold 41F or below. Do not over fill drop pans in top of prep cooler.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed sour cream in top of prep cooler at 46-47F. Air temp of unit 44F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held 41F or below. Adjust prep cooler to hold 41F or below. Do not over fill drop pans in top of prep cooler.

    • Observed food debris built up on walk-in cooler shelves. Clean.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Observed food debris built up on walk-in cooler shelves. Clean.

    • 2 Door prep cooler not functional being used for storage. Repair or replace unit. Cutting boards no longer smooth non absorbent deep grooves. Replace cutting boards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 2 Door prep cooler not functional being used for storage. Repair or replace unit. Cutting boards no longer smooth non absorbent deep grooves. Replace cutting boards.

  21. EarlierMar 20, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • a. Far left prep frig food temps 44 F, reduce to 41 F or less. b. Carne asada hot holding at 131 F in upper pan levels, over 135 F in bottom. Recommend splitting meat into smaller containers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 a. Far left prep frig food temps 44 F, reduce to 41 F or less. b. Carne asada hot holding at 131 F in upper pan levels, over 135 F in bottom. Recommend splitting meat into smaller containers.

    • Hot water at 118 F, increase to at least 120 F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water at 118 F, increase to at least 120 F.

    • a. Replace rusted metro shelving in walk-in. b. Make permanent repair to ice maker lid.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 a. Replace rusted metro shelving in walk-in. b. Make permanent repair to ice maker lid.

    • Repair faucet leak at food prep sink, save water and $.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 Repair faucet leak at food prep sink, save water and $.

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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Result
Green placard
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Questions about Sonoma Taco Shop

When was Sonoma Taco Shop last inspected?

The county last inspected Sonoma Taco Shop on Feb 4, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Sonoma Taco Shop?

The county listed 1 violation on Feb 4, 2026: Food handler cards observed expired. Renew food handler cards. Ensure all food handler cards are valid and current..

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 Feb 4, 2026, the county marked none as critical.