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Taco Bell - 1

Other food place · Novato, CA

19 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

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2 problems found · Routine county inspection · May 4, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 114130 CHSC 114130How to fixFix it
  2. Code CHSC 114381 CHSC 114381How 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 · 19 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

Every visit

  1. LatestMay 4, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

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

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

    • Code CHSC 114381

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114381

  2. EarlierOct 31, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  3. EarlierDec 26, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  4. EarlierDec 7, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  5. EarlierDec 20, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  6. EarlierApr 14, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Automatic soap dispenser at hot line handsink did not dispense soap. Battery replaced to restore to working condition. Ensure all handsinks have working soap dispensers at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Automatic soap dispenser at hot line handsink did not dispense soap. Battery replaced to restore to working condition. Ensure all handsinks have working soap dispensers at all times.

  7. EarlierMay 24, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  8. EarlierNov 5, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  9. EarlierJun 15, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  10. EarlierSep 12, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  11. EarlierJan 31, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114099.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.2

  12. EarlierJul 20, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Secure drain cover at mop sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Secure drain cover at mop sink.

  13. EarlierJan 5, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Possible rodent droppings observed under the hot water heater. Sweep up droppings and continue efforts to control infestation.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Possible rodent droppings observed under the hot water heater. Sweep up droppings and continue efforts to control infestation.

    • Replace missing cover over drain at mop sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Replace missing cover over drain at mop sink.

    • Jackets observed on top of soda. Store in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Jackets observed on top of soda. Store in lockers provided.

    • Post handwash signs in restrooms. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Post handwash signs in restrooms. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Restroom has toilet blocked with paper and feces. Close the restroom and clean and sanitize all.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114250 Restroom has toilet blocked with paper and feces. Close the restroom and clean and sanitize all.

      Corrected during the inspection

  14. EarlierAug 15, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Liquid soap dispenser found empty in women's restroom. Provide soap at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Liquid soap dispenser found empty in women's restroom. Provide soap at all times. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean maintain sanitary.

    • Ice build up noted at walk in freezer. Determine the cause and eliminate.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Ice build up noted at walk in freezer. Determine the cause and eliminate.

    • Food debris noted in corners. Clean floors thoroughly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Food debris noted in corners. Clean floors thoroughly.

  15. EarlierFeb 17, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Mon's restroom door does not close completely. Adjust to close all the way.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Mon's restroom door does not close completely. Adjust to close all the way.

  16. EarlierAug 29, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Hot water faucet is broken at the food prep sink. Repair faucet and provide 120F water to this sink. MAJOR VIOLATION

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Hot water faucet is broken at the food prep sink. Repair faucet and provide 120F water to this sink. MAJOR VIOLATION

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    Not critical (2)

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary.

    • Cutting board found stained. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114177 Cutting board found stained. Replace it.

  17. EarlierMar 15, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Repair/replace sagging bottom Metro shelving in walk in box.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Repair/replace sagging bottom Metro shelving in walk in box.

  18. EarlierJul 28, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • The Person In Charge must carry a Food Manager Certification. Provide certified manager training for each facility. Fax copy of certification if completed, otherwise sign up for a class within 1 week and complete in 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113945 The Person In Charge must carry a Food Manager Certification. Provide certified manager training for each facility. Fax copy of certification if completed, otherwise sign up for a class within 1 week and complete in 30 days.

  19. EarlierMay 27, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Insert pan of fire-roasted corn on cold-holding at 54F. Replaced with fresh product. Second occurrence of this violation with this exact product. Must find alternative method for keeping corn cold at 41F or below. It is the only product on the line at unacceptable temperatures today. Staff noted that this is happening at other Taco Bell locations, too.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Insert pan of fire-roasted corn on cold-holding at 54F. Replaced with fresh product. Second occurrence of this violation with this exact product. Must find alternative method for keeping corn cold at 41F or below. It is the only product on the line at unacceptable temperatures today. Staff noted that this is happening at other Taco Bell locations, too.

    • Sanitizer weak at wipe cloths at approx. 100 ppm quats. Maintain 200 ppm quats.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 Sanitizer weak at wipe cloths at approx. 100 ppm quats. Maintain 200 ppm quats.

    • Odor occurring at floor drain behind prep line. No plumbing issues observed or reported. Address odor immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114190 Odor occurring at floor drain behind prep line. No plumbing issues observed or reported. Address odor immediately.

    • Women's restroom required cleaning - was addressed immediately. Thank you.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Women's restroom required cleaning - was addressed immediately. Thank you.

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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About this record

Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L10712.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Questions about Taco Bell - 1

When was Taco Bell - 1 last inspected?

The county last inspected Taco Bell - 1 on May 4, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Taco Bell - 1?

The county listed 2 violations on May 4, 2026: Code CHSC 114130 and Code CHSC 114381.

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 4, 2026, the county marked none as critical.