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Village Pizzeria

Other food place · Novato, CA

15 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Oct 24, 2022

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  1. Observed three refrigeration units (all prep coolers) out of acceptable temperature. Protein prep observed at 49F. Pasta prep observed at 43F Salad prep observed at 47F Immediately move potentially hazardous foods to coolers tat measure 41F or below. Adjust or repair units to hold cold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Do not use units until they are consistently maintaining 41F or below. CHSC 113996How 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 · 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

  1. LatestOct 24, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Oct 24, 2022.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed three refrigeration units (all prep coolers) out of acceptable temperature. Protein prep observed at 49F. Pasta prep observed at 43F Salad prep observed at 47F Immediately move potentially hazardous foods to coolers tat measure 41F or below. Adjust or repair units to hold cold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Do not use units until they are consistently maintaining 41F or below.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Observed three refrigeration units (all prep coolers) out of acceptable temperature. Protein prep observed at 49F. Pasta prep observed at 43F Salad prep observed at 47F Immediately move potentially hazardous foods to coolers tat measure 41F or below. Adjust or repair units to hold cold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Do not use units until they are consistently maintaining 41F or below.

  2. EarlierJun 28, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

      Corrected during the inspection

  3. EarlierJun 22, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

      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 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

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

  4. EarlierFeb 10, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  5. EarlierJun 26, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114002

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114002

  6. EarlierSep 5, 2019Routine inspectionYellow placard

    3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

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

      Observed an employee place raw beef patty on grill with gloved hands, then wipe hands on a towel on the counter and continue with food prep. Employee was instructed to remove gloves, place towel in laundry and wash hands. Whenever hands are contaminated, wash by scrubbing hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, then dry with clean paper towel.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.3 Observed an employee place raw beef patty on grill with gloved hands, then wipe hands on a towel on the counter and continue with food prep. Employee was instructed to remove gloves, place towel in laundry and wash hands. Whenever hands are contaminated, wash by scrubbing hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, then dry with clean paper towel.

      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 pasta that was improperly cooled - it was prepared last night, portioned and wrapped with plastic wrap and stacked in inserts of cooler drawer. Pasta measured 45-50 F - 5 inserts filled with pasta were voluntarily destroyed. Cool using approved methods (see handout) from 135 to 70 F in 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F in 4 hours and leave food uncovered until it reaches 41 F. Monitor food temps during cooling with a probe thermometer.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114002 Observed pasta that was improperly cooled - it was prepared last night, portioned and wrapped with plastic wrap and stacked in inserts of cooler drawer. Pasta measured 45-50 F - 5 inserts filled with pasta were voluntarily destroyed. Cool using approved methods (see handout) from 135 to 70 F in 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F in 4 hours and leave food uncovered until it reaches 41 F. Monitor food temps during cooling with a probe thermometer.

      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

      The hand sink and food prep sink are not operable due to a clogged floor sink. Repair immediately so sinks can be used for proper hand washing and food prep.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 The hand sink and food prep sink are not operable due to a clogged floor sink. Repair immediately so sinks can be used for proper hand washing and food prep.

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

  7. EarlierSep 5, 2019Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114093

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114093

  8. EarlierJan 15, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • No sanitizer in sink (wash-rinse-sanitize set up) use test strips to test levels.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.6 No sanitizer in sink (wash-rinse-sanitize set up) use test strips to test levels.

  9. EarlierJan 4, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  10. EarlierDec 14, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Flooring through out kitchen is deteriorated and must be replaced in one year. Remove cardboard from in front of dishwash. Replace with rubber floor matts if desired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Flooring through out kitchen is deteriorated and must be replaced in one year. Remove cardboard from in front of dishwash. Replace with rubber floor matts if desired.

  11. EarlierDec 13, 2017Routine inspectionYellow placard

    6 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

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

      No sanitizer recorded at the final rinse of dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm Cl- at all times. Serviceman here and repaired machine.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114099.7 No sanitizer recorded at the final rinse of dishwash machine. Provide 50 ppm Cl- at all times. Serviceman here and repaired machine.

      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

      Floor sinks under handwash and food prep sinks observed backing up. Also grease from grease trap is backing up through a vent outside near the dumpster. Plumber snaked the drains. Kitchen floor and outs8ide areas cleaned and sanitized.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Floor sinks under handwash and food prep sinks observed backing up. Also grease from grease trap is backing up through a vent outside near the dumpster. Plumber snaked the drains. Kitchen floor and outs8ide areas cleaned and sanitized.

      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)

    • No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions/final rinse of dishwasher. Provide test srips.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114107 No test strips available to monitor sanitizer solutions/final rinse of dishwasher. Provide test srips.

    • Liquid noted in overhead light in walk in box. Repair.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Liquid noted in overhead light in walk in box. Repair.

    • Hang mops upside down at mop sink to protect walls. Remove broken freezer from premises. 2ND NOTICE

      The department's words

      CHSC 114282 Hang mops upside down at mop sink to protect walls. Remove broken freezer from premises. 2ND NOTICE

    • Flooring through out kitchen is deteriorated and must be replaced in one year. Remove cardboard from in front of dishwash. Replace with rubber floor matts if desired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Flooring through out kitchen is deteriorated and must be replaced in one year. Remove cardboard from in front of dishwash. Replace with rubber floor matts if desired.

  12. EarlierDec 14, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Remove old, broken Traulsen refer from the premises.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Remove old, broken Traulsen refer from the premises.

    • Jackets noted stored in kitchen. Store in lockers provided.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Jackets noted stored in kitchen. Store in lockers provided.

    • Sink at bar rains very slowly. Repair as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Sink at bar rains very slowly. Repair as needed.

    • Wash mops at the mop sink, not outside. Bits of mop strings and food particles observed on ground by dumpster.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114377 Wash mops at the mop sink, not outside. Bits of mop strings and food particles observed on ground by dumpster.

  13. EarlierApr 19, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

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

      Fresh rodent droppings found near floor mixer. Discussed with manager [name]. Sweep up droppings. Make sure you have rodent control in your Professional Pest Control services.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Fresh rodent droppings found near floor mixer. Discussed with manager [name]. Sweep up droppings. Make sure you have rodent control in your Professional Pest Control services.

      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)

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen handwash sink. Provide papertowels at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in kitchen handwash sink. Provide papertowels at all times.

    • Three bottles of alcohol found adulterated with fruit flies at the bar. All witnessed poured out. See VCD form

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Three bottles of alcohol found adulterated with fruit flies at the bar. All witnessed poured out. See VCD form

    • Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold noted at fan guards in the walk in box. Clean and maintain sanitary

    • Large can opener noted with food accumulation. Run through the dishwash machine daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Large can opener noted with food accumulation. Run through the dishwash machine daily.

    • Baffles found broken in hood. Replace them. 2nd notice

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Baffles found broken in hood. Replace them. 2nd notice

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    • Rear door has large gaps and is not rodent proof. Replace/repair to make fly tight and rodent proof.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Rear door has large gaps and is not rodent proof. Replace/repair to make fly tight and rodent proof.

    • Floor matt observed damaged. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Floor matt observed damaged. Replace it.

  14. EarlierOct 13, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Handwash sink at end of line is broken. Repair it immediately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Handwash sink at end of line is broken. Repair it immediately.

    • Papertowel dispenser found empty in restroom. Provide paper towels at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in restroom. Provide paper towels at all times.

    • Cut tomatoes in right side of reach in insert recoded 57F. Other PHF's recorded below 41F (?).

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Cut tomatoes in right side of reach in insert recoded 57F. Other PHF's recorded below 41F (?).

    • Sliced tomatoes in insert observed with mold/damaged skin. VCD.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 Sliced tomatoes in insert observed with mold/damaged skin. VCD.

    • Gaps/damage noted at baffles in hood. Replace to ensure proper fitting in hood.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114149.1 Gaps/damage noted at baffles in hood. Replace to ensure proper fitting in hood.

    Show 1 more
    • No thermometer found in tall Traulsen reach in. Provide hanging thermometers in each and every unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 No thermometer found in tall Traulsen reach in. Provide hanging thermometers in each and every unit.

  15. EarlierSep 22, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Must enroll in CFM class/exam within 5 days. Must take exam within 30 days. All food handlers must have cards and copies maintained onsite within 30 days.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Must enroll in CFM class/exam within 5 days. Must take exam within 30 days. All food handlers must have cards and copies maintained onsite within 30 days.

    • Clean interior of ice machine. Debris observed, not touching ice.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115 Clean interior of ice machine. Debris observed, not touching ice.

    • Observed fly in dry goods area. Exclude using safe, effective means.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259.1 Observed fly in dry goods area. Exclude using safe, effective means.

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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Result
Green placard
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Questions about Village Pizzeria

When was Village Pizzeria last inspected?

The county last inspected Village Pizzeria on Oct 24, 2022. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Village Pizzeria?

The county listed 1 violation on Oct 24, 2022: Observed three refrigeration units (all prep coolers) out of acceptable temperature. Protein prep observed at 49F. Pasta prep observed at 43F Salad prep observed at 47F Immediately move potentially hazardous foods to coolers tat measure 41F or below. Adjust or repair units to hold cold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Do not use units until they are consistently maintaining 41F or below..

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 Oct 24, 2022, the county marked none as critical.