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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Jan 23, 2025
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- Hot water at 3-comp is 118 F, hot water at prep sink is 113 F. Water must reach 120 F at these sinks. Repair to provide 120 F water. Email video proof to inspector. CHSC 114192How 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 · 15 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
LatestJan 23, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Jan 23, 2025.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Hot water at 3-comp is 118 F, hot water at prep sink is 113 F. Water must reach 120 F at these sinks. Repair to provide 120 F water. Email video proof to inspector.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot water at 3-comp is 118 F, hot water at prep sink is 113 F. Water must reach 120 F at these sinks. Repair to provide 120 F water. Email video proof to inspector.
EarlierMay 2, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Hot water temperature reading measured 118F at the 3-compartment sink faucet. [CA] Hot and cold running water through a mixing valve shall always be provided in the food facility. Hot water temperature shall be at least 120F, water temperature shall be at least 120F, and the hot water temperature, once it reaches its maximum, must remain at the required temperature.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot water temperature reading measured 118F at the 3-compartment sink faucet. [CA] Hot and cold running water through a mixing valve shall always be provided in the food facility. Hot water temperature shall be at least 120F, water temperature shall be at least 120F, and the hot water temperature, once it reaches its maximum, must remain at the required temperature.
EarlierSep 28, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed cheese stored on top of plastic container recorded at around 47°F. / Store food below fill line to ensure it being cold held at 41°F or below.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed cheese stored on top of plastic container recorded at around 47°F. / Store food below fill line to ensure it being cold held at 41°F or below.
EarlierOct 14, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Code CHSC 114149
The department's words
Code CHSC 114149
Code CHSC 114259.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114259.1
EarlierAug 5, 2020Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114268
The department's words
Code CHSC 114268
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierJul 23, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
9 violations listed, 9 marked critical.
Critical (9)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Code CHSC 113953.c
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953.c
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 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.
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 114020
The department's words
Code CHSC 114020
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 114175
The department's words
Code CHSC 114175
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Code CHSC 114119
The department's words
Code CHSC 114119
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 114149
The department's words
Code CHSC 114149
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 114185.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114185.1
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 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.
EarlierAug 29, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114259.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114259.1
EarlierFeb 5, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Clean linen observed stored with food. Clean rags were stored with beverages. Store separately.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.4 Clean linen observed stored with food. Clean rags were stored with beverages. Store separately.
EarlierJul 12, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Utensils for customer self service must be displayed handle up.
The department's words
CHSC 114081 Utensils for customer self service must be displayed handle up.
Install mop holders above the mop sink to dry mops.
The department's words
CHSC 114282 Install mop holders above the mop sink to dry mops.
Remove unapproved fly zapper (above the three compartment sink)
The department's words
CHSC 114259.3 Remove unapproved fly zapper (above the three compartment sink)
Paint has worn off the floor. Repaint or install new flooring material w/ 4 cove with in 6 mos.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Paint has worn off the floor. Repaint or install new flooring material w/ 4 cove with in 6 mos.
EarlierSep 29, 2017Follow-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.
EarlierAug 29, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Cans without labels. Remove from sale. Do not accept unlabeled cans of food.
The department's words
CHSC 114021 Cans without labels. Remove from sale. Do not accept unlabeled cans of food.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (6)
Papertowel dispensers found empty at both front and rear handwash sinks. Provide papertowels at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispensers found empty at both front and rear handwash sinks. Provide papertowels at all times.
Flies observed in facility. Eliminate flies.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Flies observed in facility. Eliminate flies.
Seal on the reach in refrigerator is broken. Repair it.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Seal on the reach in refrigerator is broken. Repair it.
Deep fryer unit observed on counter with out hood. Discontinue use of deep fryer unless you install a hood system. Large counter top grill observed used with out hood. Discontinue use of grill or apply for a Mechanical Ventilation exemption.
The department's words
CHSC 114149.1 Deep fryer unit observed on counter with out hood. Discontinue use of deep fryer unless you install a hood system. Large counter top grill observed used with out hood. Discontinue use of grill or apply for a Mechanical Ventilation exemption.
No probe thermometer available. Provide one to monitor food temps.
The department's words
CHSC 114159 No probe thermometer available. Provide one to monitor food temps.
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No bucket of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Provide 100 ppm Cl- at all times.COS
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 No bucket of sanitizer available for wiping rags. Provide 100 ppm Cl- at all times.COS
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierFeb 15, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Front papertowel dispenser at handwash sink is stuck. Repair as needed.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Front papertowel dispenser at handwash sink is stuck. Repair as needed.
Hot water (100F) not available at the rear handwash sink. Provide 100F at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 Hot water (100F) not available at the rear handwash sink. Provide 100F at all times.
Soap added to wiping cloth bucket. Water and bleach ONLY. Do not add soap. Too much bleach. Provide 100 ppm. Demonstrated COS
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Soap added to wiping cloth bucket. Water and bleach ONLY. Do not add soap. Too much bleach. Provide 100 ppm. Demonstrated COS
Corrected during the inspection
Remove exposed wood at mop sink. Install FRP 8' from the floor up.
The department's words
CHSC 114271 Remove exposed wood at mop sink. Install FRP 8' from the floor up.
Maintain last inspection report for customer review.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review.
EarlierFeb 25, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of Managers Food Safety Certification.
Several potentially hazardous foods recorded 45-47F in single door reach in refrigerator. Maintain all PHF 41F or below at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Several potentially hazardous foods recorded 45-47F in single door reach in refrigerator. Maintain all PHF 41F or below at all times.
Corrected during the inspection
Medications and peroxide found in kitchen. Store separately. COS
The department's words
CHSC 114254.2 Medications and peroxide found in kitchen. Store separately. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Floor is deteriorated. Resurface with in 6 months.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Floor is deteriorated. Resurface with in 6 months.
EarlierMar 12, 2015Follow-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.
EarlierMar 9, 2015Routine inspectionYellow placard
8 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed dishes (ceramic bowl, metal dish) in storage room with mouse feces on them. Clean and sanitize all dishes that have become contaminated.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Observed dishes (ceramic bowl, metal dish) in storage room with mouse feces on them. Clean and sanitize all dishes that have become contaminated.
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 dried mouse and rat droppings, 2 dead cockroaches, 1 moth, and several flies in the facility. Clean and sanitize facility of all droppings. Eliminate using safe, effective means. Call professional pest management company to address immediately. Consulted with supervisor.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed dried mouse and rat droppings, 2 dead cockroaches, 1 moth, and several flies in the facility. Clean and sanitize facility of all droppings. Eliminate using safe, effective means. Call professional pest management company to address immediately. Consulted with supervisor.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (6)
Employee [name] did not have food handler card today.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Employee [name] did not have food handler card today.
7-Up refrigerator at 46F - 47F.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 7-Up refrigerator at 46F - 47F.
2-comp and 3-comp sinks at 118F.
The department's words
CHSC 114192 2-comp and 3-comp sinks at 118F.
Clean facility - equipment, floors, walls, etc, where droppings and food accumulations exist. Clean interiors of refrigerator/freezer units.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Clean facility - equipment, floors, walls, etc, where droppings and food accumulations exist. Clean interiors of refrigerator/freezer units.
Obtain test strips to test for chlorine concentration in sanitizer solution.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 Obtain test strips to test for chlorine concentration in sanitizer solution.
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Discontinue use of towels and cardboard in refrigerators/freezers. Use only cleanable surfaces in contact with food.
The department's words
CHSC 113980 Discontinue use of towels and cardboard in refrigerators/freezers. Use only cleanable surfaces in contact with food.
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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- Green placard
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