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5 problems found · Routine county inspection · May 14, 2026
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- Code CHSC 113984.d CHSC 113984.dHow to fixFix it
- Code CHSC 113986 CHSC 113986How to fixFix it
- Code CHSC 114130 CHSC 114130How 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 · 20 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
Every visit
LatestMay 14, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected May 14, 2026.
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Code CHSC 113984.d
The department's words
Code CHSC 113984.d
Code CHSC 113986
The department's words
Code CHSC 113986
Code CHSC 114130
The department's words
Code CHSC 114130
Code CHSC 114149.3
The department's words
Code CHSC 114149.3
Code CHSC 114271
The department's words
Code CHSC 114271
EarlierApr 29, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed an employee rinse a soiled scooping utensil in 2 compartment sink without the proper sanitization method. All utensils when cleaned must be manually sanitized as final step with appropriate sanitizer concentrations. Discontinue rinsing soiled utensils without completing the final sanitization step.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.6 Observed an employee rinse a soiled scooping utensil in 2 compartment sink without the proper sanitization method. All utensils when cleaned must be manually sanitized as final step with appropriate sanitizer concentrations. Discontinue rinsing soiled utensils without completing the final sanitization step.
EarlierAug 1, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed black beans and birra in deep, covered containers in walk-in at 48-50F. Based on conversation with chef, it appears that items were cooked last night and were not cooled properly. Cool potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Monitor temp of food while it is cooling and ensure food is not covered until it is cooled down to 41F in walk-in. Birra and beans were discarded. Cooling logs left on site. Complete and email to me.
The department's words
CHSC 114002 Observed black beans and birra in deep, covered containers in walk-in at 48-50F. Based on conversation with chef, it appears that items were cooked last night and were not cooled properly. Cool potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Monitor temp of food while it is cooling and ensure food is not covered until it is cooled down to 41F in walk-in. Birra and beans were discarded. Cooling logs left on site. Complete and email to me.
EarlierMar 7, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed at least 6 different fruit flies in ware washing area. / Remove fruit flies from facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed at least 6 different fruit flies in ware washing area. / Remove fruit flies from facility.
EarlierAug 18, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Dishwasher recorded with 0ppm chlorine. / Repair unit to dispense 50ppm chlorine. Use dishwasher as wash step then set up 2-comp sink as rinse and sanitize step. Repair dishwasher immediately.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.7 Dishwasher recorded with 0ppm chlorine. / Repair unit to dispense 50ppm chlorine. Use dishwasher as wash step then set up 2-comp sink as rinse and sanitize step. Repair dishwasher immediately.
EarlierOct 15, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
EarlierDec 21, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierJul 29, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Code CHSC 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
Code CHSC 113973.b-c
The department's words
Code CHSC 113973.b-c
Code CHSC 114016
The department's words
Code CHSC 114016
Code CHSC 114259.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114259.1
Code CHSC 114175
The department's words
Code CHSC 114175
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Code CHSC 114252
The department's words
Code CHSC 114252
Code CHSC 114157
The department's words
Code CHSC 114157
Code CHSC 114268
The department's words
Code CHSC 114268
EarlierFeb 27, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113973.b-c
The department's words
Code CHSC 113973.b-c
EarlierSep 16, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113953.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953.1
EarlierAug 28, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F.
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EarlierFeb 28, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierFeb 14, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Reach in refrigerator recorded potentially hazardous foods at 50F. All cold food must be kept at 41F or below at all times. The right hand door does not close completely and cool air can escape.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Reach in refrigerator recorded potentially hazardous foods at 50F. All cold food must be kept at 41F or below at all times. The right hand door does not close completely and cool air can escape.
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EarlierAug 23, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Ensure all employees have Food Handler Cards with in 30 days of employment. Fax to me.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Ensure all employees have Food Handler Cards with in 30 days of employment. Fax to me.
Clean the interior of the ice machine.
The department's words
CHSC 114113 Clean the interior of the ice machine.
Fly observed in th4e dining room. Continue efforts to prevent the entry of insects.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Fly observed in th4e dining room. Continue efforts to prevent the entry of insects.
Label/date food containers in the walk in.
The department's words
CHSC 114060 Label/date food containers in the walk in.
Too much bleach in the wiping rag bucket, Provide 1oo ppm at all times. Demonstrated. COS.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Too much bleach in the wiping rag bucket, Provide 1oo ppm at all times. Demonstrated. COS.
EarlierNov 30, 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.
EarlierNov 17, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
No sanitizer recorded at final rinse dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm at all times. Call for service immediately. DO NOT USE DISHWASH UNTIL SERVICED. Major violation. Take a photo/video of test strip and text to me today.
The department's words
CHSC 114099.7 No sanitizer recorded at final rinse dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm at all times. Call for service immediately. DO NOT USE DISHWASH UNTIL SERVICED. Major violation. Take a photo/video of test strip and text to me today.
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Not critical (8)
Handwash sink in kitchen found blocked with garbage can. This sink must be accessible at all times. COS
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Handwash sink in kitchen found blocked with garbage can. This sink must be accessible at all times. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Faucet handels noted with food accumulation. Clean and maintain sanitary.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Faucet handels noted with food accumulation. Clean and maintain sanitary.
Mop sink blocked with garbage bag inside. Keep sink empty.
The department's words
CHSC 114197 Mop sink blocked with garbage bag inside. Keep sink empty.
Flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to control infestation.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in facility. Continue efforts to control infestation.
Light out at hood. Repair/replace as needed.
The department's words
CHSC 114252 Light out at hood. Repair/replace as needed.
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Replace wood/foil shelf above hot hold with commercial shelving. Rearrange equipment to provide access to ice machine with out taking the lid off.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Replace wood/foil shelf above hot hold with commercial shelving. Rearrange equipment to provide access to ice machine with out taking the lid off.
Several tiles missing under the deep fryer. Replace them. Food accumulation noted on the floor in kitchen, especially under/behind equipment.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Several tiles missing under the deep fryer. Replace them. Food accumulation noted on the floor in kitchen, especially under/behind equipment.
After repairs to the electrical box, replace ceiling panel and remove duct tape. Repair/replace overhead lighting.
The department's words
CHSC 114271 After repairs to the electrical box, replace ceiling panel and remove duct tape. Repair/replace overhead lighting.
EarlierApr 3, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Chest freezer to be replaced ( lid broken). Please notify me when the new one is here. Text a photo to me. Remove cardboard from surfaces. Can serve as harborage for insects.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Chest freezer to be replaced ( lid broken). Please notify me when the new one is here. Text a photo to me. Remove cardboard from surfaces. Can serve as harborage for insects.
Large casn opener found with food debris. Run through the dishwash daily.
The department's words
CHSC 114139 Large casn opener found with food debris. Run through the dishwash daily.
Thermometer in walk in box is broken. Replace it. COS
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Thermometer in walk in box is broken. Replace it. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Provide 100 ppm chlorine solution PRIOR to food preparation daily. Keep wet rags in solution when not in use. Dry rags OK on counter tops. THIRD NOTICE. COS
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Provide 100 ppm chlorine solution PRIOR to food preparation daily. Keep wet rags in solution when not in use. Dry rags OK on counter tops. THIRD NOTICE. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Keep jackets etc. in lockers provided.
The department's words
CHSC 114256.1 Keep jackets etc. in lockers provided.
EarlierOct 20, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Food Handler Card has expired. Provide proof of valid certification.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Food Handler Card has expired. Provide proof of valid certification.
Chest freezer lid is damaged. Repair/replace unit.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Chest freezer lid is damaged. Repair/replace unit.
Ice scoop observed on rack with linen. Store in a sanitary manner, such as in a clean bowl or holder.COS
The department's words
CHSC 114178 Ice scoop observed on rack with linen. Store in a sanitary manner, such as in a clean bowl or holder.COS
Corrected during the inspection
Too much bleach recorded in sanitizer bucket. Provide 100 ppm
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Too much bleach recorded in sanitizer bucket. Provide 100 ppm
Corrected during the inspection
Bags of clean linen noted stored with food. Store separately.
The department's words
CHSC 114256 Bags of clean linen noted stored with food. Store separately.
Corrected during the inspection
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Flies noted in kitchen, Continue efforts to exclude insects.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Flies noted in kitchen, Continue efforts to exclude insects.
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierFeb 5, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
Handwash sink found blocked by boxes of cardboard. Remove cardboard.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Handwash sink found blocked by boxes of cardboard. Remove cardboard.
Corrected during the inspection
Provide papertowels inside the dispenser at kitchen handwash sink. COS
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Provide papertowels inside the dispenser at kitchen handwash sink. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Always preheat PHF's to 165F. Maintain hot food at 135F or above.
The department's words
CHSC 114016 Always preheat PHF's to 165F. Maintain hot food at 135F or above.
Code CHSC 114020
The department's words
Code CHSC 114020
Bulk food container lids noted cracked/broken. Replace them.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Bulk food container lids noted cracked/broken. Replace them.
Show 2 more
Bulbs out above cooking equipment at hood. Replace/repair.
The department's words
CHSC 114252 Bulbs out above cooking equipment at hood. Replace/repair.
Provide 100 ppm sanitizer solution (Cl-) in bucket for wiping rags. Demonstrated.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Provide 100 ppm sanitizer solution (Cl-) in bucket for wiping rags. Demonstrated.
EarlierJul 27, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Code CHSC 113953
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
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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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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