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Stefano's

Other food place · Mill Valley, CA

14 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Sep 11, 2026

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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 · 14 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.

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  1. LatestSep 11, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Sep 11, 2026.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  2. EarlierFeb 4, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114192

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114192

  3. EarlierOct 19, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed handwashing sink at 85 degrees F and 3-comp sink at 83 degrees F. Hand sinks must reach 100 degrees F and 3-comp sinks must reach 120 degrees F. Hot water was adjusted to provide the correct temperatures.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Observed handwashing sink at 85 degrees F and 3-comp sink at 83 degrees F. Hand sinks must reach 100 degrees F and 3-comp sinks must reach 120 degrees F. Hot water was adjusted to provide the correct temperatures.

  4. EarlierFeb 14, 2022Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Restroom hand wash sink: 89 degrees F. 2/14/22: Restroom hand wash sink and downstairs kitchen hand wash sink reached a maximum of 94 degrees F. Provide a minimum of 100 degrees F water at hand wash sinks. Submit videos of each of these hand wash sinks with proper temperature by 2/16/22.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.c Restroom hand wash sink: 89 degrees F. 2/14/22: Restroom hand wash sink and downstairs kitchen hand wash sink reached a maximum of 94 degrees F. Provide a minimum of 100 degrees F water at hand wash sinks. Submit videos of each of these hand wash sinks with proper temperature by 2/16/22.

  5. EarlierFeb 10, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Restroom hand wash sink: 89 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.c Restroom hand wash sink: 89 degrees F.

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

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed numerous rodent droppings in storage space under the stairs near the janitorial sink. Pick up all rodent droppings. Wash, rinse, and sanitize metal paddle or dispose of it. Thoroughly clean the floor. Replace missing door. Person in charge doesn't know when pest control operator was last here The droppings that were checked were hard. Person in charge doesn't know when the pest control company was last here. Contact pest control company for immediate pest control service.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed numerous rodent droppings in storage space under the stairs near the janitorial sink. Pick up all rodent droppings. Wash, rinse, and sanitize metal paddle or dispose of it. Thoroughly clean the floor. Replace missing door. Person in charge doesn't know when pest control operator was last here The droppings that were checked were hard. Person in charge doesn't know when the pest control company was last here. Contact pest control company for immediate pest control service.

  6. EarlierJan 11, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  7. EarlierFeb 4, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed non-employee drinking from open cup. Beverage shall be consumed from covered cup or container. Observed employee drinking coffee in open cup. Both COS.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Observed non-employee drinking from open cup. Beverage shall be consumed from covered cup or container. Observed employee drinking coffee in open cup. Both COS.

  8. EarlierDec 11, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • In the salad prep refrigerator found tomatoes sliced yesterday at 45F-50Fin insert pan and feta cheese in at 44F, mozzarella cheese at 45F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods in refrigerator at or below 41F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 In the salad prep refrigerator found tomatoes sliced yesterday at 45F-50Fin insert pan and feta cheese in at 44F, mozzarella cheese at 45F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods in refrigerator at or below 41F.

  9. EarlierMay 25, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    15 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (15)

    • Install commercial paper towel dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install commercial paper towel dispenser.

    • Pizza prep refrigerator: Observed mozzarella cheese in plastic tub double stacked above metal insert pan. Mozzarella cheese ranged from 45 - 63 degrees Fahrenheit and was voluntarily discarded. Raw sausage measured 51 degrees F. Mozzarella cheese and raw sausage were voluntarily discarded. - see VCD sheet. 5/25/17: Mozzarella cheese in metal insert pan in top portion of pizza prep refrigerator: 41 - 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Pizza prep refrigerator: Observed mozzarella cheese in plastic tub double stacked above metal insert pan. Mozzarella cheese ranged from 45 - 63 degrees Fahrenheit and was voluntarily discarded. Raw sausage measured 51 degrees F. Mozzarella cheese and raw sausage were voluntarily discarded. - see VCD sheet. 5/25/17: Mozzarella cheese in metal insert pan in top portion of pizza prep refrigerator: 41 - 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Provide thermometer for salad prep refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide thermometer for salad prep refrigerator.

    • Replace broken handle on one door Delfield refrigerator within one month.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace broken handle on one door Delfield refrigerator within one month.

    • Replace domestic Sunbeam microwave with ANSI certified unit. Submit specification sheet for approval within one month.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Replace domestic Sunbeam microwave with ANSI certified unit. Submit specification sheet for approval within one month.

    Show 10 more
    • No valid CA food handler cards. Repeat violation. Maintain valid copies of all CA food handler cards. All food handlers with out a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 No valid CA food handler cards. Repeat violation. Maintain valid copies of all CA food handler cards. All food handlers with out a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.

    • Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell. Repeat violation. If these pizza paddles are not used, remove them from the premises. If the pizza paddles are used, relocate them to an approved area of the facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell. Repeat violation. If these pizza paddles are not used, remove them from the premises. If the pizza paddles are used, relocate them to an approved area of the facility.

    • Pressurized cylinder is not secured under stairwell and pressurized cylinders in cabinet under self-service soda dispenser are not secured to a rigid structure. Repeat violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Pressurized cylinder is not secured under stairwell and pressurized cylinders in cabinet under self-service soda dispenser are not secured to a rigid structure. Repeat violation.

    • Drainboard on right side of three-compartment sink was cut and doesn't meet the minimum 18 x 18 requirement. Part of the drainboard is only a couple inches wide. The cutting boards that were glued to the drainboard as a splashguard were not approved. Cutting the drainboard invalidates any ANSI-certification. This code violation was noted on the 5/2/16 inspection report. The three-compartment sink will need to be upgraded to an approved three-compartment sink at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health. The three-compartment sink was not being utilized correctly at time of inspection today. If three-compartment sink is not being utilized correctly at next routine inspection, a new ANSI-certified three-compartment sink will need to be installed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114103 Drainboard on right side of three-compartment sink was cut and doesn't meet the minimum 18 x 18 requirement. Part of the drainboard is only a couple inches wide. The cutting boards that were glued to the drainboard as a splashguard were not approved. Cutting the drainboard invalidates any ANSI-certification. This code violation was noted on the 5/2/16 inspection report. The three-compartment sink will need to be upgraded to an approved three-compartment sink at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health. The three-compartment sink was not being utilized correctly at time of inspection today. If three-compartment sink is not being utilized correctly at next routine inspection, a new ANSI-certified three-compartment sink will need to be installed.

    • Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Repeat violation. Barewood shelving is not approved. Replace barewood shelving with ANSI-certified shelving or dunnage racks. Submit specification sheets for approval by June 14, 2017.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Repeat violation. Barewood shelving is not approved. Replace barewood shelving with ANSI-certified shelving or dunnage racks. Submit specification sheets for approval by June 14, 2017.

    • Caesar dressing contains raw egg yolk. Provide consumer advisory to consumers. Consumers advisory handout provided today.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114093 Caesar dressing contains raw egg yolk. Provide consumer advisory to consumers. Consumers advisory handout provided today.

    • Clean interior of glass Pepsi refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean interior of glass Pepsi refrigerator.

    • Observed container of cheese and boxes of food on walk-in refrigerator floor. Provide more shelving or dunnage racks fro walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Observed container of cheese and boxes of food on walk-in refrigerator floor. Provide more shelving or dunnage racks fro walk-in refrigerator.

    • Pick up trash from ground by refuse area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Pick up trash from ground by refuse area.

    • Water pressure is low at downstairs kitchen hand wash sink and restroom hand wash sink. Provide more water pressure to both. Brown rusty colored water came out of janitorial sink faucet when water was turned on. Per person in charge this sink is not used. Use janitorial sink to obtain water to mop the floor and drain wastewater into the janitorial sink. Repair sink so clear water comes out of the faucet. 5/25/17: Water at kitchen hand wash sink reached a maximum of 73 degrees Fahrenheit after running for two minutes. Corrected during inspection. Water pressure at kitchen hand wash sink still needs to be increased. Water at janitorial sink clear today.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Water pressure is low at downstairs kitchen hand wash sink and restroom hand wash sink. Provide more water pressure to both. Brown rusty colored water came out of janitorial sink faucet when water was turned on. Per person in charge this sink is not used. Use janitorial sink to obtain water to mop the floor and drain wastewater into the janitorial sink. Repair sink so clear water comes out of the faucet. 5/25/17: Water at kitchen hand wash sink reached a maximum of 73 degrees Fahrenheit after running for two minutes. Corrected during inspection. Water pressure at kitchen hand wash sink still needs to be increased. Water at janitorial sink clear today.

  10. EarlierMay 15, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    16 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Pizza prep refrigerator: Observed mozzarella cheese in plastic tub double stacked above metal insert pan. Mozzarella cheese ranged from 45 - 63 degrees Fahrenheit and was voluntarily discarded. Raw sausage measured 51 degrees F. Mozzarella cheese and raw sausage were voluntarily discarded. - see VCD sheet.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Pizza prep refrigerator: Observed mozzarella cheese in plastic tub double stacked above metal insert pan. Mozzarella cheese ranged from 45 - 63 degrees Fahrenheit and was voluntarily discarded. Raw sausage measured 51 degrees F. Mozzarella cheese and raw sausage were voluntarily discarded. - see VCD sheet.

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

    Not critical (15)

    • Install commercial paper towel dispenser.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Install commercial paper towel dispenser.

    • Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments of utensil washing sink. person in charge did not know proper order to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.2 Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments of utensil washing sink. person in charge did not know proper order to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils.

    • Provide thermometer for salad prep refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide thermometer for salad prep refrigerator.

    • Replace broken handle on one door Delfield refrigerator within one month.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace broken handle on one door Delfield refrigerator within one month.

    • Replace domestic Sunbeam microwave with ANSI certified unit. Submit specification sheet for approval within one month.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Replace domestic Sunbeam microwave with ANSI certified unit. Submit specification sheet for approval within one month.

    Show 10 more
    • No valid CA food handler cards. Repeat violation. Maintain valid copies of all CA food handler cards. All food handlers with out a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 No valid CA food handler cards. Repeat violation. Maintain valid copies of all CA food handler cards. All food handlers with out a valid CA food handler card shall obtain one within 30 days.

    • Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell. Repeat violation. If these pizza paddles are not used, remove them from the premises. If the pizza paddles are used, relocate them to an approved area of the facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell. Repeat violation. If these pizza paddles are not used, remove them from the premises. If the pizza paddles are used, relocate them to an approved area of the facility.

    • Pressurized cylinder is not secured under stairwell and pressurized cylinders in cabinet under self-service soda dispenser are not secured to a rigid structure. Repeat violation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Pressurized cylinder is not secured under stairwell and pressurized cylinders in cabinet under self-service soda dispenser are not secured to a rigid structure. Repeat violation.

    • Drainboard on right side of three-compartment sink was cut and doesn't meet the minimum 18 x 18 requirement. Part of the drainboard is only a couple inches wide. The cutting boards that were glued to the drainboard as a splashguard were not approved. Cutting the drainboard invalidates any ANSI-certification. This code violation was noted on the 5/2/16 inspection report. The three-compartment sink will need to be upgraded to an approved three-compartment sink at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health. The three-compartment sink was not being utilized correctly at time of inspection today. If three-compartment sink is not being utilized correctly at next routine inspection, a new ANSI-certified three-compartment sink will need to be installed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114103 Drainboard on right side of three-compartment sink was cut and doesn't meet the minimum 18 x 18 requirement. Part of the drainboard is only a couple inches wide. The cutting boards that were glued to the drainboard as a splashguard were not approved. Cutting the drainboard invalidates any ANSI-certification. This code violation was noted on the 5/2/16 inspection report. The three-compartment sink will need to be upgraded to an approved three-compartment sink at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health. The three-compartment sink was not being utilized correctly at time of inspection today. If three-compartment sink is not being utilized correctly at next routine inspection, a new ANSI-certified three-compartment sink will need to be installed.

    • Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Repeat violation. Barewood shelving is not approved. Replace barewood shelving with ANSI-certified shelving or dunnage racks. Submit specification sheets for approval by June 14, 2017.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Repeat violation. Barewood shelving is not approved. Replace barewood shelving with ANSI-certified shelving or dunnage racks. Submit specification sheets for approval by June 14, 2017.

    • Caesar dressing contains raw egg yolk. Provide consumer advisory to consumers. Consumers advisory handout provided today.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114093 Caesar dressing contains raw egg yolk. Provide consumer advisory to consumers. Consumers advisory handout provided today.

    • Clean interior of glass Pepsi refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean interior of glass Pepsi refrigerator.

    • Observed container of cheese and boxes of food on walk-in refrigerator floor. Provide more shelving or dunnage racks fro walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Observed container of cheese and boxes of food on walk-in refrigerator floor. Provide more shelving or dunnage racks fro walk-in refrigerator.

    • Pick up trash from ground by refuse area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Pick up trash from ground by refuse area.

    • Water pressure is low at downstairs kitchen hand wash sink and restroom hand wash sink. Provide more water pressure to both. Brown rusty colored water came out of janitorial sink faucet when water was turned on. Per person in charge this sink is not used. Use janitorial sink to obtain water to mop the floor and drain wastewater into the janitorial sink. Repair sink so clear water comes out of the faucet.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Water pressure is low at downstairs kitchen hand wash sink and restroom hand wash sink. Provide more water pressure to both. Brown rusty colored water came out of janitorial sink faucet when water was turned on. Per person in charge this sink is not used. Use janitorial sink to obtain water to mop the floor and drain wastewater into the janitorial sink. Repair sink so clear water comes out of the faucet.

  11. EarlierMay 2, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    14 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (14)

    • Most recent inspection report not available. Sign not posted that informs consumers that most recent inspection report is available. Sign provided today.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Most recent inspection report not available. Sign not posted that informs consumers that most recent inspection report is available. Sign provided today.

    • Only two food handler cards onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Only two food handler cards onsite.

    • Pizza prep refrigerator: mozzarella cheese: 42 -45 degrees F and cooked chicken: 44 degrees F. Salad prep refrigerator: sliced tomatoes: 43 degrees F. Pizza hot holding unit: sausage pizza: 133 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Pizza prep refrigerator: mozzarella cheese: 42 -45 degrees F and cooked chicken: 44 degrees F. Salad prep refrigerator: sliced tomatoes: 43 degrees F. Pizza hot holding unit: sausage pizza: 133 degrees F.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized. 5/2/16: Observed dirty utensils in middle compartment of three-compartment sink. Wash, rinse, and sanitize this compartment, and then place hot water for rinsing utensils. Other two compartments set up correctly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.2 Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized. 5/2/16: Observed dirty utensils in middle compartment of three-compartment sink. Wash, rinse, and sanitize this compartment, and then place hot water for rinsing utensils. Other two compartments set up correctly.

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 9 more
    • Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized. Food prep sink shall be used exclusively for food preparation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114163 Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized. Food prep sink shall be used exclusively for food preparation.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed long crevice on pizza prep refrigerator cutting board. Resurface or replace board within one month.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Observed long crevice on pizza prep refrigerator cutting board. Resurface or replace board within one month.

    • Raid flying insect spray onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254 Raid flying insect spray onsite.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell.

    • Drainboard on right has been cut and has sharp edge at top portion. White cutting board pieces have been glued to drainboard. This invalidates this as an ANSI-certified piece of equipment. Eliminate sharp edge within two months. The drainboard on the right that has been cut is less than 18 x 18 . The three-compartment sink will need to be replaced with an approved one at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114103 Drainboard on right has been cut and has sharp edge at top portion. White cutting board pieces have been glued to drainboard. This invalidates this as an ANSI-certified piece of equipment. Eliminate sharp edge within two months. The drainboard on the right that has been cut is less than 18 x 18 . The three-compartment sink will need to be replaced with an approved one at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health.

    • Pressurized cylinders not secured.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Pressurized cylinders not secured.

    • Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Barewood shelving is not approved. plan on upgrading to ANSI-certified shelving within the year. Submit specification sheet for approval.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Barewood shelving is not approved. plan on upgrading to ANSI-certified shelving within the year. Submit specification sheet for approval.

    • Provide an approved shatterproof light guard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide an approved shatterproof light guard.

    • Clean walk-in refrigerator fan guards to remove dust accumulation and janitorial sink to remove dirt.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean walk-in refrigerator fan guards to remove dust accumulation and janitorial sink to remove dirt.

  12. EarlierApr 27, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    16 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized.

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

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

      Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.2 Observed dirty utensils in all three compartments. Food handler is using middle compartment to wash and rinse utensils, and is not sanitizing them. Discussed proper set up of three-compartment sink with person in charge and one of food handlers. Food handler began washing and rinsing three-compartment sink during inspection. Replace missing sink stopper. Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized.

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

    Not critical (14)

    • Most recent inspection report not available. Sign not posted that informs consumers that most recent inspection report is available. Sign provided today.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Most recent inspection report not available. Sign not posted that informs consumers that most recent inspection report is available. Sign provided today.

    • Took approximately three minutes for water to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.c Took approximately three minutes for water to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Pizza prep refrigerator: mozzarella cheese: 42 -45 degrees F and cooked chicken: 44 degrees F. Salad prep refrigerator: sliced tomatoes: 43 degrees F. Pizza hot holding unit: sausage pizza: 133 degrees F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Pizza prep refrigerator: mozzarella cheese: 42 -45 degrees F and cooked chicken: 44 degrees F. Salad prep refrigerator: sliced tomatoes: 43 degrees F. Pizza hot holding unit: sausage pizza: 133 degrees F.

    • Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized. Food prep sink shall be used exclusively for food preparation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114163 Observed employee washing large mixing bowl in upstairs food prep sink. Bowl not being sanitized. Food prep sink shall be used exclusively for food preparation.

    • Observed long crevice on pizza prep refrigerator cutting board. Resurface or replace board within one month.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Observed long crevice on pizza prep refrigerator cutting board. Resurface or replace board within one month.

    Show 9 more
    • Observed tongs laying on top of lettuce.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Observed tongs laying on top of lettuce.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Raid flying insect spray onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254 Raid flying insect spray onsite.

    • Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell. Relocate pizza paddles to approved kitchen areas. Do not store utensils on the floor. If paddles are no longer used, remove from the facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114179 Several pizza paddles on ground under open stairwell. Relocate pizza paddles to approved kitchen areas. Do not store utensils on the floor. If paddles are no longer used, remove from the facility.

    • Drainboard on right has been cut and has sharp edge at top portion. White cutting board pieces have been glued to drainboard. This invalidates this as an ANSI-certified piece of equipment. Eliminate sharp edge within two months. The drainboard on the right that has been cut is less than 18 x 18 . The three-compartment sink will need to be replaced with an approved one at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114103 Drainboard on right has been cut and has sharp edge at top portion. White cutting board pieces have been glued to drainboard. This invalidates this as an ANSI-certified piece of equipment. Eliminate sharp edge within two months. The drainboard on the right that has been cut is less than 18 x 18 . The three-compartment sink will need to be replaced with an approved one at change of ownership, remodel, or when deemed necessary by Marin County Environmental Health.

    • Pressurized cylinders not secured.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Pressurized cylinders not secured.

    • Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Barewood shelving is not approved. Plan on upgrading to ANSI-certified shelving within the year. Submit specification sheet for approval.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Pizza boxes stored on barewood shelving. Barewood shelving is not approved. Plan on upgrading to ANSI-certified shelving within the year. Submit specification sheet for approval.

    • Provide an approved shatterproof light guard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide an approved shatterproof light guard.

    • Clean walk-in refrigerator fan guards to remove dust accumulation and janitorial sink to remove dirt.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean walk-in refrigerator fan guards to remove dust accumulation and janitorial sink to remove dirt.

    • Only two food handler cards onsite.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Only two food handler cards onsite.

  13. EarlierFeb 19, 2014Follow-up inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    12 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (12)

    • Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Candian bacon was being thawed. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded. Mozzarella cheese (52 degrees F) was observed in large plastic container that is too large to fit into top part of pizza prep refrigerator. Container was protruding out of the refrigerator. Lid was off unit and would not be able to fit because of mozzarella cheese container. Place cheese in insert pans that properly fit into pizza prep refrigerator in order to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert pans should properly fit, so there are no air gaps. Raw sausage in pizza prep refrigerator observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Candian bacon was being thawed. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded. Mozzarella cheese (52 degrees F) was observed in large plastic container that is too large to fit into top part of pizza prep refrigerator. Container was protruding out of the refrigerator. Lid was off unit and would not be able to fit because of mozzarella cheese container. Place cheese in insert pans that properly fit into pizza prep refrigerator in order to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert pans should properly fit, so there are no air gaps. Raw sausage in pizza prep refrigerator observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Canadian bacon was being thawed. Unknown how long it was thawing at sink. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Canadian bacon was being thawed. Unknown how long it was thawing at sink. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Post sign notifying customers that the most recent inspection report is available upon request.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Post sign notifying customers that the most recent inspection report is available upon request.

    • Permit was removed from wall. Unable to locate permit. Post permit in conspicuous area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Permit was removed from wall. Unable to locate permit. Post permit in conspicuous area.

    • Maintain labels for oil for as long as food is stored, or served by, or used in preparation of food within the food facility.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114377 Maintain labels for oil for as long as food is stored, or served by, or used in preparation of food within the food facility.

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    • All food handlers shall wear hair restraints.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113969 All food handlers shall wear hair restraints.

    • No food handler cards available to view. Maintain copies of all certified food handling cards on the premises and inform person in charge as to where they are kept. Any food handler that doesn't have a valid certified food handling card shall obtain one by March 8, 2014.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 No food handler cards available to view. Maintain copies of all certified food handling cards on the premises and inform person in charge as to where they are kept. Any food handler that doesn't have a valid certified food handling card shall obtain one by March 8, 2014.

    • Provide probe thermometer to check internal food temperatures.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide probe thermometer to check internal food temperatures.

    • Observed two cracked tiles by clean out cover. One of tiles has a detached piece. Detached tile is a tripping hazard. Replace broken tiles within two months.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Observed two cracked tiles by clean out cover. One of tiles has a detached piece. Detached tile is a tripping hazard. Replace broken tiles within two months.

    • Clean out cover in front of toilet can be picked up. Secure cover to prevent trip hazard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean out cover in front of toilet can be picked up. Secure cover to prevent trip hazard.

    • Provide shatterproof lightguard for walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide shatterproof lightguard for walk-in refrigerator.

    • Clean fan guards to remove dust accumulation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean fan guards to remove dust accumulation.

  14. EarlierFeb 6, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    20 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

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

      Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Candian bacon was being thawed. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded. Mozzarella cheese (52 degrees F) was observed in large plastic container that is too large to fit into top part of pizza prep refrigerator. Container was protruding out of the refrigerator. Lid was off unit and would not be able to fit because of mozzarella cheese container. Place cheese in insert pans that properly fit into pizza prep refrigerator in order to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert pans should properly fit, so there are no air gaps. Raw sausage in pizza prep refrigerator observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Candian bacon was being thawed. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded. Mozzarella cheese (52 degrees F) was observed in large plastic container that is too large to fit into top part of pizza prep refrigerator. Container was protruding out of the refrigerator. Lid was off unit and would not be able to fit because of mozzarella cheese container. Place cheese in insert pans that properly fit into pizza prep refrigerator in order to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert pans should properly fit, so there are no air gaps. Raw sausage in pizza prep refrigerator observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

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

      Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Canadian bacon was being thawed. Unknown how long it was thawing at sink. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114020 Observed two unopened packages of Hormel Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer. Employee stated that Canadian bacon was being thawed. Unknown how long it was thawing at sink. Canadian bacon (60-61 degrees Fahrenheit) was voluntarily discarded.

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

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

      Observed wiping cloth in hand wash sink. Do not store anything in hand wash sink. Use hand wash sink for hand washing only. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink. Maintain a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit water at hand wash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Observed wiping cloth in hand wash sink. Do not store anything in hand wash sink. Use hand wash sink for hand washing only. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink. Maintain a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit water at hand wash sink.

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

    Not critical (17)

    • Maintain copy of most recent inspection report, so it is available to review by customers upon request. Post sign notifying customers tha the most recent inspection report is available to view upon request.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Maintain copy of most recent inspection report, so it is available to review by customers upon request. Post sign notifying customers tha the most recent inspection report is available to view upon request.

    • No food handling cards available to view. Neither of food handlers at facility have taken the certifed food handling card test. All food handlers shall obtain valid CFH cards within 30 days. This violation was also noted on the 7/25/12 inspection report.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 No food handling cards available to view. Neither of food handlers at facility have taken the certifed food handling card test. All food handlers shall obtain valid CFH cards within 30 days. This violation was also noted on the 7/25/12 inspection report.

    • Permit covered by menu. Post permit in conspicuous area. Do not cover permit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Permit covered by menu. Post permit in conspicuous area. Do not cover permit.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Unable to dispense paper towels from downstairs dispenser. Replace battery, or repair/replace dispenser so paper towels dispense.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Unable to dispense paper towels from downstairs dispenser. Replace battery, or repair/replace dispenser so paper towels dispense.

    • Observed handle of tongs touching lettuce in insert pan in salad prep refrigerator. Maintain handle above food to prevent contamination of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114119 Observed handle of tongs touching lettuce in insert pan in salad prep refrigerator. Maintain handle above food to prevent contamination of food.

      Corrected during the inspection

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    • Observed wet, dirty wiping cloth on pizza prep refrigerator cutting board. No wiping cloth containers were set up. Store in-use wiping cloths in container with appropriate sanitizer concentration. Do not store wiping cloths on food contact surfaces.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Observed wet, dirty wiping cloth on pizza prep refrigerator cutting board. No wiping cloth containers were set up. Store in-use wiping cloths in container with appropriate sanitizer concentration. Do not store wiping cloths on food contact surfaces.

    • Provide sanitizer test strips to check sanitizer level at wiping cloth containers, and three-compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Provide sanitizer test strips to check sanitizer level at wiping cloth containers, and three-compartment sink.

    • Replace missing and broken refrigerator thermometers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Replace missing and broken refrigerator thermometers.

    • Provide probe thermomter to check internal food temperatures.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide probe thermomter to check internal food temperatures.

    • Provide shatterproof lightguard for walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252.1 Provide shatterproof lightguard for walk-in refrigerator.

    • Observed unlabeled container of oil. Maintain label on the premises, so it can be checked for trans fats compliance.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114377 Observed unlabeled container of oil. Maintain label on the premises, so it can be checked for trans fats compliance.

    • Secure all pressurized cylinders to a rigid structure.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Secure all pressurized cylinders to a rigid structure.

    • Observed two cracked tiles by clean out cover. One of tiles has a detached piece. Detached tile is a tripping hazard. Replace broken tiles within two months.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Observed two cracked tiles by clean out cover. One of tiles has a detached piece. Detached tile is a tripping hazard. Replace broken tiles within two months.

    • Clean out cover in front of toilet can be picked up. Secure cover to prevent trip hazard.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257 Clean out cover in front of toilet can be picked up. Secure cover to prevent trip hazard.

    • Clean fan guards to remove dust accumulation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean fan guards to remove dust accumulation.

    • None of food handlers were wearing hair restraints. All food handlers are required to wear hair restraints.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113969 None of food handlers were wearing hair restraints. All food handlers are required to wear hair restraints.

    • Observed Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer at 60-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Thaw foods by approved methods. Best practice management is to thaw in refrigerator. Canadian bacon was voluntarily discarded.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114021 Observed Canadian bacon hanging from prewash sprayer at 60-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Thaw foods by approved methods. Best practice management is to thaw in refrigerator. Canadian bacon was voluntarily discarded.

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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Marin County gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

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

When was Stefano's last inspected?

The county last inspected Stefano's on Sep 11, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Stefano's?

The county listed 1 violation on Sep 11, 2026: Code CHSC 113996.

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 Sep 11, 2026, the county marked none as critical.