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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Jun 26, 2019
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- Employee dose not have valid California food handlers card. Must have card by 7.27.2019 CHSC 113948How to fixFix it
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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Inspections
From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 7 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county lists no visits in the last 12 months.
In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
Every visit
LatestJun 26, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 26, 2019.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Employee dose not have valid California food handlers card. Must have card by 7.27.2019
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Employee dose not have valid California food handlers card. Must have card by 7.27.2019
EarlierJun 27, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Keep a copy of Certified Food Handler certificate for food handler on duty. (Repeat violation)
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Keep a copy of Certified Food Handler certificate for food handler on duty. (Repeat violation)
Keep soap in permanently mounted dispenser at front handwash sink. Discontinue using pumper bottle.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Keep soap in permanently mounted dispenser at front handwash sink. Discontinue using pumper bottle.
Keep wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution at 100 ppm chlorine. Observed wiping cloth on counter and no bucket of sanitizing solution. (Corrected) (Repeat violation)
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Keep wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution at 100 ppm chlorine. Observed wiping cloth on counter and no bucket of sanitizing solution. (Corrected) (Repeat violation)
EarlierMay 30, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Food handler on staff does not have food handler card or manager's certification available for viewing on site. Maintain copy on site.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Food handler on staff does not have food handler card or manager's certification available for viewing on site. Maintain copy on site.
Observed sheet pans stored on top of the rear hand sink and a sani-bucket stored inside the front hand sink. Keep hand sinks accessible for use at all times. Corrected.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Observed sheet pans stored on top of the rear hand sink and a sani-bucket stored inside the front hand sink. Keep hand sinks accessible for use at all times. Corrected.
Wiping cloths in use are fraying and deteriorated. replace cloths. One cloth voluntarily discarded.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Wiping cloths in use are fraying and deteriorated. replace cloths. One cloth voluntarily discarded.
Facility is using an under counter oven (Cadco UNOX Lisa) to roast meats. Facility does not have a hood. Discontinue cooking grease laden foods, including meats, eggs, and fish. You may submit for a hood exemption for continued use of this equipment.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Facility is using an under counter oven (Cadco UNOX Lisa) to roast meats. Facility does not have a hood. Discontinue cooking grease laden foods, including meats, eggs, and fish. You may submit for a hood exemption for continued use of this equipment.
Observed dirty wiping cloths stored on counter tops. Store in 100 ppm chlorine.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Observed dirty wiping cloths stored on counter tops. Store in 100 ppm chlorine.
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Shared restroom lacks the required hand washing signage. Stickers provided. repeat violation.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.5 Shared restroom lacks the required hand washing signage. Stickers provided. repeat violation.
EarlierJun 2, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
There is a food handling employee on staff that lacks the required food handler's card. Obtain cards for all food handling employees within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 There is a food handling employee on staff that lacks the required food handler's card. Obtain cards for all food handling employees within 30 days.
Observed an uncovered cup of milk on a food preparation surface. All personal drinks must be covered with a lid. Corrected.
The department's words
CHSC 113977 Observed an uncovered cup of milk on a food preparation surface. All personal drinks must be covered with a lid. Corrected.
Observed wiping cloths stored on counter tops and stored in a solution containing no measurable levels of sanitizer. When not in use store all wiping cloths in a 100 ppm chlorine solution.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Observed wiping cloths stored on counter tops and stored in a solution containing no measurable levels of sanitizer. When not in use store all wiping cloths in a 100 ppm chlorine solution.
Shared building restroom is required to have signage directing food employees to wash hands. Post within 14 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.5 Shared building restroom is required to have signage directing food employees to wash hands. Post within 14 days.
EarlierOct 15, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Code CHSC 114099.6
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.6
Code CHSC 114099
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099
Code CHSC 114185.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114185.1
EarlierOct 3, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
The food course taken recently was not the approved ANSI class. Operator states it was only half the class and she will take the second half of class in November 15, 2014. Please submit a copy of class completion at that time.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 The food course taken recently was not the approved ANSI class. Operator states it was only half the class and she will take the second half of class in November 15, 2014. Please submit a copy of class completion at that time.
EarlierFeb 5, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Your CFH cerrtification has expired. Obtain a new card or renew the current CFH certification to meet the requirements in the Food Code.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Your CFH cerrtification has expired. Obtain a new card or renew the current CFH certification to meet the requirements in the Food Code.
The appliances and equipment are accumulating dirty residues on their surfaces. Thoroughly clean the equipment and appliances to remove residues and debris.
The department's words
CHSC 114117 The appliances and equipment are accumulating dirty residues on their surfaces. Thoroughly clean the equipment and appliances to remove residues and debris.
The display refrigerator was holding potentially hazardous foods at 44 degrees Fahrenhiet. Service or repair the display refrigerator to maintain food temperaturees at or below 41 degrees.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 The display refrigerator was holding potentially hazardous foods at 44 degrees Fahrenhiet. Service or repair the display refrigerator to maintain food temperaturees at or below 41 degrees.
The cutting board surfaces were soiled and stained from heavy use without proper cleaning. Initiate a policy to include cleaning and sanitizing the cutting board surfaces after or before each use.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c The cutting board surfaces were soiled and stained from heavy use without proper cleaning. Initiate a policy to include cleaning and sanitizing the cutting board surfaces after or before each use.
Submit a copy of your maintenance schedule that indicates how this facility and equipment will be cleaned on a daily bases.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Submit a copy of your maintenance schedule that indicates how this facility and equipment will be cleaned on a daily bases.
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 L10526.
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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
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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