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Taqueria La Fiesta

Other food place · Novato, CA

21 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Aug 19, 2026

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  1. Code CHSC 113947.1 CHSC 113947.1How 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 6 times in the last 12 months (4 routine, 2 follow-up).

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

Every visit

  1. LatestAug 19, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Aug 19, 2026.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  2. EarlierAug 4, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 114115

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

    • Code CHSC 114190

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114190

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

  3. EarlierJan 7, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

  4. EarlierJan 4, 2026Follow-up inspectionViolation(s) Found

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Code CHSC 114115

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115

      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

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      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

      Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

      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

      Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

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

  5. EarlierJan 2, 2026Follow-up inspectionRed placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Code CHSC 114115

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115

      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

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      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

      Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

      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

      Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

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

  6. EarlierDec 29, 2025Routine inspectionRed placard

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

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

      Code CHSC 114115

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115

      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

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

      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

      Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

      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

      Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

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

  7. EarlierMar 13, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Household raid bug spray stored on shelf under prep table. Insecticides may not be stored or applied within food facility. Remove any household insecticides and discontinue application of any insecticides.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254 Household raid bug spray stored on shelf under prep table. Insecticides may not be stored or applied within food facility. Remove any household insecticides and discontinue application of any insecticides.

  8. EarlierNov 30, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Container with cooked rice, the internal temperature readings were observed at 47F and 46F in the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F when hot.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Container with cooked rice, the internal temperature readings were observed at 47F and 46F in the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F when hot.

  9. EarlierOct 18, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114254

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114254

  10. EarlierMar 23, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Code CHSC 114002.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114002.1

    • Code CHSC 113986

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113986

    • Code CHSC 114254

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114254

  11. EarlierAug 10, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114016

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114016

  12. EarlierNov 6, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114259.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114259.1

  13. EarlierJan 14, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Replace existing wood/old wall shelving with metal metro commercial shelving.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Replace existing wood/old wall shelving with metal metro commercial shelving.

  14. EarlierFeb 13, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Observed food handler use soiled wiping cloth (not sanitized) to wipe down cutting board and knife. Store wiping cloths in 100ppm chlorine at all times. Do not use to clean utensils. Utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The sink basin containing sanitizing solution is dirty. Clean sink thoroughly before using to sanitize utensils in 100 ppm chlorine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Observed food handler use soiled wiping cloth (not sanitized) to wipe down cutting board and knife. Store wiping cloths in 100ppm chlorine at all times. Do not use to clean utensils. Utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The sink basin containing sanitizing solution is dirty. Clean sink thoroughly before using to sanitize utensils in 100 ppm chlorine.

      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 signs of an active rodent infestation: -Wet droppings in kitchen and storage areas. -Entry points (gaps and holes in walls and ceiling). Clean up droppings using wet methods, exclude vermin - I recommend a licensed structural pest control operator, and monitor for new activity. Call me for a re-inspection when rodents are no longer present and kitchen clean - no sooner than 24 hrs.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed signs of an active rodent infestation: -Wet droppings in kitchen and storage areas. -Entry points (gaps and holes in walls and ceiling). Clean up droppings using wet methods, exclude vermin - I recommend a licensed structural pest control operator, and monitor for new activity. Call me for a re-inspection when rodents are no longer present and kitchen clean - no sooner than 24 hrs.

      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)

    • Observed food handler remove gloves, then put on new gloves without washing hands. Wash hands before donning gloves and at all other required times at the hand sink with soap and warm water and dry with clean paper towels.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed food handler remove gloves, then put on new gloves without washing hands. Wash hands before donning gloves and at all other required times at the hand sink with soap and warm water and dry with clean paper towels.

    • Observed pork on the steam table at 120-124F. For today, discard 4 hrs from when it was cooked and placed on steam table (1pm). Maintain potentially hazardous food at or below 41F or at or above 135F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed pork on the steam table at 120-124F. For today, discard 4 hrs from when it was cooked and placed on steam table (1pm). Maintain potentially hazardous food at or below 41F or at or above 135F.

    • Do not discard waste water onto the sidewalk behind the building. Waste water must drain to the sanitary sewer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Do not discard waste water onto the sidewalk behind the building. Waste water must drain to the sanitary sewer.

    • Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove excess food debris and grease.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove excess food debris and grease.

    • Clean the knife holder - discard if it is no longer cleanable.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean the knife holder - discard if it is no longer cleanable.

    Show 2 more
    • Observed cleaners stored with food. Store all chemicals separate and below all food/utensils.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Observed cleaners stored with food. Store all chemicals separate and below all food/utensils.

    • Seal up all holes/gaps that could allow entry of vermin. When sealing walls and ceiling use approved materials to ensure surfaces are smooth and cleanable. Repair leaking plumbing where pooling water observed. Observed conditions behind the building that could lead to harborage of vermin - ivy, mismanaged garbage, pooling water, and discarded equipment. Get food and equipment off the floor -6 inches, so you can monitor for activity.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal up all holes/gaps that could allow entry of vermin. When sealing walls and ceiling use approved materials to ensure surfaces are smooth and cleanable. Repair leaking plumbing where pooling water observed. Observed conditions behind the building that could lead to harborage of vermin - ivy, mismanaged garbage, pooling water, and discarded equipment. Get food and equipment off the floor -6 inches, so you can monitor for activity.

  15. EarlierFeb 5, 2018Routine inspectionRed placard

    9 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Observed food handler use soiled wiping cloth (not sanitized) to wipe down cutting board and knife. Store wiping cloths in 100ppm chlorine at all times. Do not use to clean utensils. Utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The sink basin containing sanitizing solution is dirty. Clean sink thoroughly before using to sanitize utensils in 100 ppm chlorine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Observed food handler use soiled wiping cloth (not sanitized) to wipe down cutting board and knife. Store wiping cloths in 100ppm chlorine at all times. Do not use to clean utensils. Utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The sink basin containing sanitizing solution is dirty. Clean sink thoroughly before using to sanitize utensils in 100 ppm chlorine.

      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 signs of an active rodent infestation: -Wet droppings in kitchen and storage areas. -Entry points (gaps and holes in walls and ceiling). Clean up droppings using wet methods, exclude vermin - I recommend a licensed structural pest control operator, and monitor for new activity. Call me for a re-inspection when rodents are no longer present and kitchen clean - no sooner than 24 hrs.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed signs of an active rodent infestation: -Wet droppings in kitchen and storage areas. -Entry points (gaps and holes in walls and ceiling). Clean up droppings using wet methods, exclude vermin - I recommend a licensed structural pest control operator, and monitor for new activity. Call me for a re-inspection when rodents are no longer present and kitchen clean - no sooner than 24 hrs.

      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)

    • Observed food handler remove gloves, then put on new gloves without washing hands. Wash hands before donning gloves and at all other required times at the hand sink with soap and warm water and dry with clean paper towels.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed food handler remove gloves, then put on new gloves without washing hands. Wash hands before donning gloves and at all other required times at the hand sink with soap and warm water and dry with clean paper towels.

    • Observed pork on the steam table at 120-124F. For today, discard 4 hrs from when it was cooked and placed on steam table (1pm). Maintain potentially hazardous food at or below 41F or at or above 135F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed pork on the steam table at 120-124F. For today, discard 4 hrs from when it was cooked and placed on steam table (1pm). Maintain potentially hazardous food at or below 41F or at or above 135F.

    • Do not discard waste water onto the sidewalk behind the building. Waste water must drain to the sanitary sewer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Do not discard waste water onto the sidewalk behind the building. Waste water must drain to the sanitary sewer.

    • Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove excess food debris and grease.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean kitchen thoroughly to remove excess food debris and grease.

    • Clean the knife holder - discard if it is no longer cleanable.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean the knife holder - discard if it is no longer cleanable.

    Show 2 more
    • Observed cleaners stored with food. Store all chemicals separate and below all food/utensils.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Observed cleaners stored with food. Store all chemicals separate and below all food/utensils.

    • Seal up all holes/gaps that could allow entry of vermin. When sealing walls and ceiling use approved materials to ensure surfaces are smooth and cleanable. Repair leaking plumbing where pooling water observed. Observed conditions behind the building that could lead to harborage of vermin - ivy, mismanaged garbage, pooling water, and discarded equipment. Get food and equipment off the floor -6 inches, so you can monitor for activity.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal up all holes/gaps that could allow entry of vermin. When sealing walls and ceiling use approved materials to ensure surfaces are smooth and cleanable. Repair leaking plumbing where pooling water observed. Observed conditions behind the building that could lead to harborage of vermin - ivy, mismanaged garbage, pooling water, and discarded equipment. Get food and equipment off the floor -6 inches, so you can monitor for activity.

  16. EarlierNov 2, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Clean floor under equipment.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Clean floor under equipment.

    • Code CHSC 114172

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114172

    • Get recertified as a Certified Food Manager within 30 days. Fax or email or send a copy of the certificate to EHS. Put Taqueria La Fiesta on the copy.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Get recertified as a Certified Food Manager within 30 days. Fax or email or send a copy of the certificate to EHS. Put Taqueria La Fiesta on the copy.

  17. EarlierApr 20, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Get recertified as a Certified Food Manager within 30 days. Fax copy of certificate to EHS. Put Taqueria la Fiesta on fax.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Get recertified as a Certified Food Manager within 30 days. Fax copy of certificate to EHS. Put Taqueria la Fiesta on fax.

    • Clean shelving in all refrigerators and floor of refrigerators.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Clean shelving in all refrigerators and floor of refrigerators.

  18. EarlierNov 20, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Refrigerator with inserts is running 49 F. Must be 41 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Refrigerator with inserts is running 49 F. Must be 41 F or below. Repair/adjust immediately.

    • Keep paper towels in the dispenser at kitchen sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Keep paper towels in the dispenser at kitchen sink.

    • Cover food in walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Cover food in walk-in refrigerator.

    • Clean condenser fan grill in walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean condenser fan grill in walk-in refrigerator.

    • Secure all CO2 containers to a rigid structure.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114172 Secure all CO2 containers to a rigid structure.

    Show 1 more
    • Renew both employees' Certified Food Handler certificates.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Renew both employees' Certified Food Handler certificates.

  19. EarlierApr 3, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Keep paper towels in dispenser at kitchen sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Keep paper towels in dispenser at kitchen sink.

    • Clean condenser fan grill in walk-in refrigerator.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Clean condenser fan grill in walk-in refrigerator.

  20. EarlierOct 13, 2014Routine inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    No violations listed in the data.

  21. EarlierMar 6, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Heat food held in steam table to 165 F before putting in steam table at 135 F or above.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Heat food held in steam table to 165 F before putting in steam table at 135 F or above.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Post sign re: inspection report available for review where customers can read it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Post sign re: inspection report available for review where customers can read it.

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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Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L10503.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
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Questions about Taqueria La Fiesta

When was Taqueria La Fiesta last inspected?

The county last inspected Taqueria La Fiesta on Aug 19, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Taqueria La Fiesta?

The county listed 1 violation on Aug 19, 2026: Code CHSC 113947.1.

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 Aug 19, 2026, the county marked none as critical.