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Stefano's Pizza

Other food place · Novato, CA

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No problems found · Routine county inspection · May 13, 2026

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 20 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. LatestMay 13, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected May 13, 2026.

    No violations listed in the data.

  2. EarlierDec 20, 2024Routine inspectionRed placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Hot water at 3-comp sink recorded reaching max temperature of 96°F at time of inspection. / Facility must close. Immediately repair hot water heater to provide 120°F water to all sinks and 100-108°F water to all hand wash sinks. If a new water heater is required, submit plan review application with specification sheets of new proposed water heater and a $330.00 review fee.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water at 3-comp sink recorded reaching max temperature of 96°F at time of inspection. / Facility must close. Immediately repair hot water heater to provide 120°F water to all sinks and 100-108°F water to all hand wash sinks. If a new water heater is required, submit plan review application with specification sheets of new proposed water heater and a $330.00 review fee.

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

  3. EarlierDec 20, 2024Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Hot water at 3-comp sink recorded reaching max temperature of 96°F at time of inspection. / Facility must close. Immediately repair hot water heater to provide 120°F water to all sinks and 100-108°F water to all hand wash sinks. If a new water heater is required, submit plan review application with specification sheets of new proposed water heater and a $330.00 review fee.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water at 3-comp sink recorded reaching max temperature of 96°F at time of inspection. / Facility must close. Immediately repair hot water heater to provide 120°F water to all sinks and 100-108°F water to all hand wash sinks. If a new water heater is required, submit plan review application with specification sheets of new proposed water heater and a $330.00 review fee.

      Corrected during the inspection

  4. EarlierMar 7, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed lightly soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board. / Store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Observed lightly soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board. / Store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

  5. EarlierAug 17, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • 3-comp sink recorded with ~50ppm chlorine. / Remake with 100ppm chlorine and use test strips to verify.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 3-comp sink recorded with ~50ppm chlorine. / Remake with 100ppm chlorine and use test strips to verify.

  6. EarlierOct 7, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114192

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114192

  7. EarlierDec 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  8. EarlierNov 30, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierAug 6, 2020Follow-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.

  10. EarlierJul 29, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Code CHSC 114099.6

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.6

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

  11. EarlierJul 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Code CHSC 113948

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113948

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 5 more
    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114252

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114252

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114149.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114149.2

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114157

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114157

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114259

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259

      Corrected during the inspection

  12. EarlierDec 18, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113980

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113980

  13. EarlierJun 27, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Ensure all employees have valid food handler cards.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Ensure all employees have valid food handler cards.

  14. EarlierNov 29, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Pizza trays found blocking hand wash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Pizza trays found blocking hand wash sink.

  15. EarlierJan 18, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • There is no dedicated handwash sink or mop sink in the kitchen. Install liquid soap and papertowels dispensers at the three compartment sink for handwashing.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 There is no dedicated handwash sink or mop sink in the kitchen. Install liquid soap and papertowels dispensers at the three compartment sink for handwashing.

    • Do not use milk crates for shelving. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Do not use milk crates for shelving. Use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

    • Flour, etc.,, noted on the ground at dough prep. Clean thoroughly and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Flour, etc.,, noted on the ground at dough prep. Clean thoroughly and maintain sanitary.

    • Clean the wall adjacent to the pizza prep to remove food accumulation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Clean the wall adjacent to the pizza prep to remove food accumulation.

  16. EarlierMay 22, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Provide color comparator for test strips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 Provide color comparator for test strips.

    • Replace of all broken seals on reach in units. They are damaged. Food debris noted inside/bottom of reach in units. Clean and maintain sanitary. Clean the racks above pizza prep to remove flour/dust. Determine cause of liquid at bottom of refer. Eliminate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace of all broken seals on reach in units. They are damaged. Food debris noted inside/bottom of reach in units. Clean and maintain sanitary. Clean the racks above pizza prep to remove flour/dust. Determine cause of liquid at bottom of refer. Eliminate.

    • Grease accumulation noted at baffles and stainless steel in hood. Clean thoroughly to remove build up.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease accumulation noted at baffles and stainless steel in hood. Clean thoroughly to remove build up.

    • Food debris noted at far wall/conduit. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Food debris noted at far wall/conduit. Clean and maintain sanitary.

  17. EarlierDec 5, 2016Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Several flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113950.b Several flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

    • Several flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Several flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to exclude insects.

    • Flour debris noted at pizza prep dough reach in. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Flour debris noted at pizza prep dough reach in. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Remove cardboard used to line shelving in the walk in box. it can interfere with cold air circulation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 Remove cardboard used to line shelving in the walk in box. it can interfere with cold air circulation.

    • No sanitizer bucket available. Provide 100 pm chlorine. Demonstrated. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 No sanitizer bucket available. Provide 100 pm chlorine. Demonstrated. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 3 more
    • Toilet paper not found on dispenser. Provide tp on dispenser at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 Toilet paper not found on dispenser. Provide tp on dispenser at all times.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Clean the floor matts thoroughly

      The department's words

      CHSC 114272 Clean the floor matts thoroughly

    • No mop sink is available. Discontinue using Food Prep sink as a mop sink. Remove hose at said sink. Dispose of waste water via sanitary sewer - down floor sink or toilet. Mop sink will be installed at change or owner or remodel.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 No mop sink is available. Discontinue using Food Prep sink as a mop sink. Remove hose at said sink. Dispose of waste water via sanitary sewer - down floor sink or toilet. Mop sink will be installed at change or owner or remodel.

  18. EarlierFeb 23, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    12 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (12)

    • Managers Food Safety Certification posted has expired. Provide proof of registration or certification ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Managers Food Safety Certification posted has expired. Provide proof of registration or certification ASAP

    • Provide Food Handler Cards for all employees.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide Food Handler Cards for all employees.

    • Employee observed eating in the kitchen. Eat on breaks outside the kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Employee observed eating in the kitchen. Eat on breaks outside the kitchen.

    • Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Always wash/rinse/sanitize all equipment, pots, pans, TRAYS etc.. Use bus pan for third compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114095 Always wash/rinse/sanitize all equipment, pots, pans, TRAYS etc.. Use bus pan for third compartment sink.

    Show 7 more
    • Milkcrate used as shelving under 2 compartment sink. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milkcrate used as shelving under 2 compartment sink. Discontinue practice.

    • Flour noted at large floor mixer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.5 Flour noted at large floor mixer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • CO2 tanks found unchained. Secure them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 CO2 tanks found unchained. Secure them.

    • Grease/dust observed at baffels in hood. Steam clean.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease/dust observed at baffels in hood. Steam clean.

    • Interior of dumpster is very dirty. Provide a clean one.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Interior of dumpster is very dirty. Provide a clean one.

    • No self closing device observed at restroom door. Install one.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 No self closing device observed at restroom door. Install one.

    • Jacket found stored in kitchen

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Jacket found stored in kitchen

  19. EarlierFeb 9, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    14 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Employee observed eating and then rinsing hands quickly under water at two compartment sink and then about to take pizzas out of the oven. I instructed him to wash his hands properly at the handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Employee observed eating and then rinsing hands quickly under water at two compartment sink and then about to take pizzas out of the oven. I instructed him to wash his hands properly at the handwash 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 (13)

    • Managers Food Safety Certification posted has expired. Provide proof of registration or certification ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Managers Food Safety Certification posted has expired. Provide proof of registration or certification ASAP

    • Provide Food Handler Cards for all employees.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide Food Handler Cards for all employees.

    • Employee observed eating in the kitchen. Eat on breaks outside the kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Employee observed eating in the kitchen. Eat on breaks outside the kitchen.

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in restroom. Provide papertowels at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in restroom. Provide papertowels at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Food accumulation noted at bottom of reach in. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    Show 8 more
    • Always wash/rinse/sanitize all equipment, pots, pans, TRAYS etc.. Use bus pan for third compartment sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114095 Always wash/rinse/sanitize all equipment, pots, pans, TRAYS etc.. Use bus pan for third compartment sink.

    • Milkcrate used as shelving under 2 compartment sink. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milkcrate used as shelving under 2 compartment sink. Discontinue practice.

    • Flour noted at large floor mixer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.5 Flour noted at large floor mixer. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • CO2 tanks found unchained. Secure them.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 CO2 tanks found unchained. Secure them.

    • Grease/dust observed at baffels in hood. Steam clean.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease/dust observed at baffels in hood. Steam clean.

    • Interior of dumpster is very dirty. Provide a clean one.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.1 Interior of dumpster is very dirty. Provide a clean one.

    • No self closing device observed at restroom door. Install one.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 No self closing device observed at restroom door. Install one.

    • Jacket found stored in kitchen

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256 Jacket found stored in kitchen

  20. EarlierJul 28, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Observed upper prep refrigeration temperature at 45F, adjust to 41F or below.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed upper prep refrigeration temperature at 45F, adjust to 41F or below.

    • Observed some flies in facility. Maintain door closed or install door screen netting.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed some flies in facility. Maintain door closed or install door screen netting.

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
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Questions about Stefano's Pizza

When was Stefano's Pizza last inspected?

The county last inspected Stefano's Pizza on May 13, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Stefano's Pizza?

The county listed no violations on May 13, 2026.

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 May 13, 2026, the county marked none as critical.