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The Flatiron

Other food place · San Rafael, CA

16 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Jun 4, 2024

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  1. No paper towels provided at bar at time of inspection. Ensure paper towels are provided inside dispenser at all times. Paper towels provided. Corrected on site. CHSC 113953.2How 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 · 16 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

  1. LatestJun 4, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Jun 4, 2024.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • No paper towels provided at bar at time of inspection. Ensure paper towels are provided inside dispenser at all times. Paper towels provided. Corrected on site.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 No paper towels provided at bar at time of inspection. Ensure paper towels are provided inside dispenser at all times. Paper towels provided. Corrected on site.

  2. EarlierNov 1, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114119

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114119

  3. EarlierApr 28, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

  4. EarlierOct 12, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

  5. EarlierMar 9, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  6. EarlierSep 30, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  7. EarlierMar 2, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  8. EarlierJan 3, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Water temperature at 3 compartment sink in kitchen was at 101F at highest water temperature. Bar 3 compartment sink was 98F at its highest. Requirement is 120F. Repair equipment.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 Water temperature at 3 compartment sink in kitchen was at 101F at highest water temperature. Bar 3 compartment sink was 98F at its highest. Requirement is 120F. Repair equipment.

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

  9. EarlierMay 7, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Measured the food prep refrigerator units at 40F.43F. and 46F. The refrigerator units were empty at the time of inspection. Fix the refrigerator units as soon as possible. PHF shall be held 41F or below or at above 135F. Continue to correct these minor violations.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Measured the food prep refrigerator units at 40F.43F. and 46F. The refrigerator units were empty at the time of inspection. Fix the refrigerator units as soon as possible. PHF shall be held 41F or below or at above 135F. Continue to correct these minor violations.

  10. EarlierApr 25, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Measured the following food: * Cooked pork at 46F * Cooked chicken at 44F * Cooked cauliflower and celery at 51.4F The chef voluntarily discarded the cooked vegetables. The vegetables were cooked yesterday. Food employees moved all food from the food prep refrigerator to walk-in. Fix the refrigerator as soon as possible. Potentially hazards food (PHF) shall be held or below 41F or at above 135F.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Measured the following food: * Cooked pork at 46F * Cooked chicken at 44F * Cooked cauliflower and celery at 51.4F The chef voluntarily discarded the cooked vegetables. The vegetables were cooked yesterday. Food employees moved all food from the food prep refrigerator to walk-in. Fix the refrigerator as soon as possible. Potentially hazards food (PHF) shall be held or below 41F or at above 135F.

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

    Not critical (4)

    • Provide a consumer advisory note for undercooked food or raw egg.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114093 Provide a consumer advisory note for undercooked food or raw egg.

    • Observed working containers holding food or ingredients have no labels. they shall be identified with the common name of the food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114051 Observed working containers holding food or ingredients have no labels. they shall be identified with the common name of the food.

    • Observed food debris, dust under the cooklines on the floor. Clean the floor regularly.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Observed food debris, dust under the cooklines on the floor. Clean the floor regularly.

    • Always store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Measured no sanitizing solution in a wiping cloth bucket in the bar area. Once a towel is used to clean a spill, store in sanitizer. This was mentioned at the last inspection on 04/06/2018.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Always store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Measured no sanitizing solution in a wiping cloth bucket in the bar area. Once a towel is used to clean a spill, store in sanitizer. This was mentioned at the last inspection on 04/06/2018.

  11. EarlierApr 6, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Cheese in insert of the prep fridge was overfilled and measured 49 F. Only fill inserts 3/4 full. Cheese was moved tot he bottom of the fridge.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cheese in insert of the prep fridge was overfilled and measured 49 F. Only fill inserts 3/4 full. Cheese was moved tot he bottom of the fridge.

    • Cooling logs show that food is cooled rapidly, in the required time.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Cooling logs show that food is cooled rapidly, in the required time.

    • Sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is <50 ppm chlorine. Repair so machine provides 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is <50 ppm chlorine. Repair so machine provides 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse.

    • Do not store tongs for handling raw meat on the oven handles. Wash, rinse, and sanitize and store utensils in refrigeration, in water of 135 F or on a clean dry surface.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Do not store tongs for handling raw meat on the oven handles. Wash, rinse, and sanitize and store utensils in refrigeration, in water of 135 F or on a clean dry surface.

    • All rodent droppings have been removed and areas cleaned. No other signs of vermin were noted. Possible entry points were sealed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 All rodent droppings have been removed and areas cleaned. No other signs of vermin were noted. Possible entry points were sealed.

      Corrected during the inspection

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    • Observed raw meat in the fridge drawer above read-to-eat food. Store raw meat separate and below other food. (Store chicken below beef if possible).

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Observed raw meat in the fridge drawer above read-to-eat food. Store raw meat separate and below other food. (Store chicken below beef if possible).

    • Replace broken fridge door gaskets (bev air). Clean walk-in shelving. Refinish or replace rusted metro shelving in the fridge. Replace broken freezer handles. Clean condenser fans in the beer walk-in. Do not line shelves with foil.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace broken fridge door gaskets (bev air). Clean walk-in shelving. Refinish or replace rusted metro shelving in the fridge. Replace broken freezer handles. Clean condenser fans in the beer walk-in. Do not line shelves with foil.

    • Continue to seal all cracks and crevices (as discussed) in the kitchen to prevent harborage of vermin. I highly recommend having the cook line steam cleaned rather than cleaning by hosing water behind equipment. If you hose down the floors, ensure that you also dry mop to remove all standing water.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Continue to seal all cracks and crevices (as discussed) in the kitchen to prevent harborage of vermin. I highly recommend having the cook line steam cleaned rather than cleaning by hosing water behind equipment. If you hose down the floors, ensure that you also dry mop to remove all standing water.

    • Repair walls and ceiling where paint is peeling to prevent contamination of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Repair walls and ceiling where paint is peeling to prevent contamination of food.

    • Replace broken tiles and replace grout where it is missing between tiles.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Replace broken tiles and replace grout where it is missing between tiles.

  12. EarlierMar 22, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Cheese in insert of the prep fridge was overfilled and measured 49 F. Only fill inserts 3/4 full. Cheese was moved tot he bottom of the fridge.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cheese in insert of the prep fridge was overfilled and measured 49 F. Only fill inserts 3/4 full. Cheese was moved tot he bottom of the fridge.

    • Use cooling logs when rapidly cooling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Use cooling logs when rapidly cooling.

    • Sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is <50 ppm chlorine. Repair so machine provides 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is <50 ppm chlorine. Repair so machine provides 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse.

    • Do not store tongs for handling raw meat on the oven handles. Wash, rinse, and sanitize and store utensils in refrigeration, in water of 135 F or on a clean dry surface.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Do not store tongs for handling raw meat on the oven handles. Wash, rinse, and sanitize and store utensils in refrigeration, in water of 135 F or on a clean dry surface.

    • Observed dry droppings behind the grease trap and behind equipment at the cook line. Remove droppings using wet methods and sanitize areas. If you see any new activity, discontinue all food prep and exclude the rodent and sanitize all food contact surfaces and close up any entry points. You cannot operate during an active infestation. Seal up the hole in the wall by the walk-in.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed dry droppings behind the grease trap and behind equipment at the cook line. Remove droppings using wet methods and sanitize areas. If you see any new activity, discontinue all food prep and exclude the rodent and sanitize all food contact surfaces and close up any entry points. You cannot operate during an active infestation. Seal up the hole in the wall by the walk-in.

    Show 5 more
    • Observed raw meat in the fridge drawer above read-to-eat food. Store raw meat separate and below other food. (Store chicken below beef if possible).

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Observed raw meat in the fridge drawer above read-to-eat food. Store raw meat separate and below other food. (Store chicken below beef if possible).

    • Replace broken fridge door gaskets (bev air). Clean walk-in shelving. Refinish or replace rusted metro shelving in the fridge. Replace broken freezer handles. Clean condenser fans in the beer walk-in. Do not line shelves with foil.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace broken fridge door gaskets (bev air). Clean walk-in shelving. Refinish or replace rusted metro shelving in the fridge. Replace broken freezer handles. Clean condenser fans in the beer walk-in. Do not line shelves with foil.

    • Seal all holes in walls and gaps around doors and keep doors to outside/storage rooms closed to prevent entry of vermin. Seal cracks and crevices throughout the kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal all holes in walls and gaps around doors and keep doors to outside/storage rooms closed to prevent entry of vermin. Seal cracks and crevices throughout the kitchen.

    • Repair walls and ceiling where paint is peeling to prevent contamination of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Repair walls and ceiling where paint is peeling to prevent contamination of food.

    • Replace broken tiles and replace grout where it is missing between tiles.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Replace broken tiles and replace grout where it is missing between tiles.

  13. EarlierMar 7, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (10)

    • Cheese in insert of the prep fridge was overfilled and measured 49 F. Only fill inserts 3/4 full. Cheese was moved tot he bottom of the fridge.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cheese in insert of the prep fridge was overfilled and measured 49 F. Only fill inserts 3/4 full. Cheese was moved tot he bottom of the fridge.

    • Observed cooked chicken wings in a deep covered pan in the walk-in. Wings measured 98 F and were made 1 hour ago. Immediately uncover and place in a shallow pan. Cool from 135 F to 70 F in 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F in 4 hours using approved cooling methods. Do not cover food until it reaches 41 F. Use cooling logs to record temps when cooling.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed cooked chicken wings in a deep covered pan in the walk-in. Wings measured 98 F and were made 1 hour ago. Immediately uncover and place in a shallow pan. Cool from 135 F to 70 F in 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F in 4 hours using approved cooling methods. Do not cover food until it reaches 41 F. Use cooling logs to record temps when cooling.

    • Sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is <50 ppm chlorine. Repair so machine provides 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is <50 ppm chlorine. Repair so machine provides 50 ppm chlorine in the final rinse.

    • Do not store tongs for handling raw meat on the oven handles. Wash, rinse, and sanitize and store utensils in refrigeration, in water of 135 F or on a clean dry surface.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Do not store tongs for handling raw meat on the oven handles. Wash, rinse, and sanitize and store utensils in refrigeration, in water of 135 F or on a clean dry surface.

    • Rat droppings observed by the ice machine. Remove droppings using wet methods and sanitize area and monitor for new activity.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Rat droppings observed by the ice machine. Remove droppings using wet methods and sanitize area and monitor for new activity.

    Show 5 more
    • Observed raw meat in the fridge drawer above read-to-eat food. Store raw meat separate and below other food. (Store chicken below beef if possible).

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Observed raw meat in the fridge drawer above read-to-eat food. Store raw meat separate and below other food. (Store chicken below beef if possible).

    • Replace broken fridge door gaskets (bev air). Clean walk-in shelving. Refinish or replace rusted metro shelving in the fridge. Replace broken freezer handles. Clean condenser fans in the beer walk-in. Do not line shelves with foil.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Replace broken fridge door gaskets (bev air). Clean walk-in shelving. Refinish or replace rusted metro shelving in the fridge. Replace broken freezer handles. Clean condenser fans in the beer walk-in. Do not line shelves with foil.

    • Seal all holes in walls and gaps around doors and keep doors to outside/storage rooms closed to prevent entry of vermin. Seal cracks and crevices throughout the kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal all holes in walls and gaps around doors and keep doors to outside/storage rooms closed to prevent entry of vermin. Seal cracks and crevices throughout the kitchen.

    • Repair walls and ceiling where paint is peeling to prevent contamination of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114271 Repair walls and ceiling where paint is peeling to prevent contamination of food.

    • Replace broken tiles and replace grout where it is missing between tiles.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Replace broken tiles and replace grout where it is missing between tiles.

  14. EarlierNov 30, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Provide proof of valid Manager's Food Safety Certification ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of valid Manager's Food Safety Certification ASAP

    • Provide proof of Food Handler's Cards ASAP

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food Handler's Cards ASAP

    • Remove foil lining from equipment and surfaces. It can serve as harborage for insects.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Remove foil lining from equipment and surfaces. It can serve as harborage for insects.

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards in keg walk in. Maintain clean and sanitary.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards in keg walk in. Maintain clean and sanitary.

    • Milk craste found used as shelving in walk in box. Discontinue practice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Milk craste found used as shelving in walk in box. Discontinue practice.

    Show 4 more
    • - Food accumulation noted at seals on reach in refrigerator doors. Clean and maintain sanitary. - Food debris found at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary. -Replace broken lid on ice machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 - Food accumulation noted at seals on reach in refrigerator doors. Clean and maintain sanitary. - Food debris found at bottom of reach in freezer. Clean and maintain sanitary. -Replace broken lid on ice machine.

    • Linen found stored with food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.4 Linen found stored with food. Store separately.

    • Grease accumulation noted at baffels in hood. Steam clean on a regular basis to prevent build up. - Lights observed out in hood. Some shatterproof light covers missing. Replace bulbs and provide shatterproof covers as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.2 Grease accumulation noted at baffels in hood. Steam clean on a regular basis to prevent build up. - Lights observed out in hood. Some shatterproof light covers missing. Replace bulbs and provide shatterproof covers as needed.

    • Jacket noted stored with food. Store in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Jacket noted stored with food. Store in lockers provided.

  15. EarlierOct 8, 2014Follow-up inspectionNo Violation(s) Found

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Restrooms used by employees must have wash hands signs posted. Provided english and spanish signs at inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Restrooms used by employees must have wash hands signs posted. Provided english and spanish signs at inspection.

      Corrected during the inspection

  16. EarlierOct 3, 2014Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found

    3 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Kitchen dishwasher shows 0 ppm sanitizer. Service dishwasher to ensure at least 50 ppm sanitizer (chlorine). Manually sanitize serviceware until dishwasher is repaired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 Kitchen dishwasher shows 0 ppm sanitizer. Service dishwasher to ensure at least 50 ppm sanitizer (chlorine). Manually sanitize serviceware until dishwasher is repaired.

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

    Not critical (2)

    • Re-used wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected at time of inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Re-used wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected at time of inspection.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Restrooms used by employees must have wash hands signs posted. Provided english and spanish signs at inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.5 Restrooms used by employees must have wash hands signs posted. Provided english and spanish signs at inspection.

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 L13484.

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Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
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Questions about The Flatiron

When was The Flatiron last inspected?

The county last inspected The Flatiron on Jun 4, 2024. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at The Flatiron?

The county listed 1 violation on Jun 4, 2024: No paper towels provided at bar at time of inspection. Ensure paper towels are provided inside dispenser at all times. Paper towels provided. Corrected on site..

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 Jun 4, 2024, the county marked none as critical.