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Vinny G's

Other food place · Novato, CA

18 inspections

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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Aug 31, 2026

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Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

We review Marin County health data to make this report. We are not the Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services.

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 18 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).

In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.

Every visit

  1. LatestAug 31, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Aug 31, 2026.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114130

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130

  2. EarlierJan 27, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Code CHSC 114049

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114049

    • Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

    • Code CHSC 114099.7

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114099.7

    • Code CHSC 114130.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114130.1

    • Code CHSC 114179

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114179

  3. EarlierNov 1, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed a prep fridge at the cooking area not on and not holding food. Chef does not know if the refrigerator is operable. Equipment must be kept in good repair. Repair or remove fridge.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Observed a prep fridge at the cooking area not on and not holding food. Chef does not know if the refrigerator is operable. Equipment must be kept in good repair. Repair or remove fridge.

  4. EarlierAug 17, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Refrigeration unit opposite of range had a door not sealing the unit properly. Said section had burger patties recorded at ~50°F, bacon wrapped scallops at ~52°F, crab salad at ~54°F, pico de gallo ~50°F, sauce at ~54°F, chicken at ~45°F, salmon at ~46°F and crab ~50°F. / Immediately discard out of temperature foods. Repair unit to cold hold all food at 41°F or below. Discontinue use until repaired.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Refrigeration unit opposite of range had a door not sealing the unit properly. Said section had burger patties recorded at ~50°F, bacon wrapped scallops at ~52°F, crab salad at ~54°F, pico de gallo ~50°F, sauce at ~54°F, chicken at ~45°F, salmon at ~46°F and crab ~50°F. / Immediately discard out of temperature foods. Repair unit to cold hold all food at 41°F or below. Discontinue use until repaired.

  5. EarlierSep 29, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

  6. EarlierFeb 9, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 113996

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113996

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 1 more
    • Code CHSC 113725.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113725.1

      Corrected during the inspection

  7. EarlierDec 1, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 6 marked critical.

    Critical (6)

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

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

      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 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 113984

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113984

      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.

    • 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.

    Show 1 more
    • Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

      Code CHSC 113725.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113725.1

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

  8. EarlierJun 25, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (8)

    • Code CHSC 113947.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113947.1

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 114113

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114113

    • Code CHSC 113986

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113986

    • Code CHSC 114047

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114047

    Show 3 more
    • Code CHSC 114115.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114115.c

    • Code CHSC 114119

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114119

    • Code CHSC 114268

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114268

  9. EarlierSep 30, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Code CHSC 113953

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953

    • Code CHSC 113953.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.1

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 113953.c

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.c

  10. EarlierFeb 28, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed an employee eating something in the kitchen. Eat only on breaks outside of kitchen area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Observed an employee eating something in the kitchen. Eat only on breaks outside of kitchen area.

  11. EarlierOct 24, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Employee in kitchen eating food that was made by mistake. Employees must eat in the dining room on breaks not in the kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Employee in kitchen eating food that was made by mistake. Employees must eat in the dining room on breaks not in the kitchen.

  12. EarlierApr 23, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Employee's beverages observed with not lid or straw. All beverages must have both a lid and a straw.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113977 Employee's beverages observed with not lid or straw. All beverages must have both a lid and a straw.

    • Provide papertowels IN the dispenser in the employee restroom. COS Install a wall mounted liquid soap dispenser at the bar handwash sink.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Provide papertowels IN the dispenser in the employee restroom. COS Install a wall mounted liquid soap dispenser at the bar handwash sink.

    • 2/5 bottle of Dekeyper Crème de Banana adulterated with fruit flies. VCD. Witnessed poured out.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113980 2/5 bottle of Dekeyper Crème de Banana adulterated with fruit flies. VCD. Witnessed poured out.

    • Food, food related items are still stored in the shed out back. Relocate all.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114049 Food, food related items are still stored in the shed out back. Relocate all.

    • Remove plastic/tape at spray arm at dishwash. Repair/replace as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Remove plastic/tape at spray arm at dishwash. Repair/replace as needed.

    Show 4 more
    • Light bulb out at the hood. Repair/replace as needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Light bulb out at the hood. Repair/replace as needed.

    • Provide toilet paper on the dispenser in the employee restroom.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114276 Provide toilet paper on the dispenser in the employee restroom.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Linen noted with food. Store separately.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114256.1 Linen noted with food. Store separately.

    • Post health permit in public view

      The department's words

      CHSC 114381 Post health permit in public view

  13. EarlierOct 19, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  14. EarlierOct 17, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (6)

    • Liquid soap dispenser found empty in kitchen middle handwash sink. Provide soap at all times.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Liquid soap dispenser found empty in kitchen middle handwash sink. Provide soap at all times.

    • Remove foil and clean surfaces on table below hot hold unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Remove foil and clean surfaces on table below hot hold unit.

    • Do not wash matts off out back. Get a service to exchange.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114197 Do not wash matts off out back. Get a service to exchange.

    • Light bulb is out in beer keg walk in box. Replace it.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114252 Light bulb is out in beer keg walk in box. Replace it.

    • Lids found up on garbage dumpster. Keep lids down. Bag all garbage carefully.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114245.7 Lids found up on garbage dumpster. Keep lids down. Bag all garbage carefully.

    Show 1 more
    • Food debris/dirt noted on floor in kitchen . Clean thoroughly to prevent build up.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114268 Food debris/dirt noted on floor in kitchen . Clean thoroughly to prevent build up.

  15. EarlierApr 20, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    11 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (11)

    • Soap dispensers at mid kitchen handwash sink and bar handwash do not work. Papertowel dispenser at mid kitchen handwashg sink. Provide papertowels and liquid soap at all dispensers.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.2 Soap dispensers at mid kitchen handwash sink and bar handwash do not work. Papertowel dispenser at mid kitchen handwashg sink. Provide papertowels and liquid soap at all dispensers.

    • Do not use grey bus tubs for food storage. Use food grade only.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113986 Do not use grey bus tubs for food storage. Use food grade only.

    • Exposed wood shelving noted at chemical storage/ mop sink area. Paint with light colored paint or seal with verathane.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.4 Exposed wood shelving noted at chemical storage/ mop sink area. Paint with light colored paint or seal with verathane.

    • Food accumulation noted at inside/bottom of Traulsen reach in refrigerator. Clean and maintain sanitary. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Food accumulation noted at inside/bottom of Traulsen reach in refrigerator. Clean and maintain sanitary. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Food debris noted at handles of reach in refrigerators. Clean and maintain sanitary. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Food debris noted at handles of reach in refrigerators. Clean and maintain sanitary. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    Show 6 more
    • Ice scoop noted stored on top of soda box. Store in a sanitary manner, such as on a clean plate or holder. 2ND notice. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Ice scoop noted stored on top of soda box. Store in a sanitary manner, such as on a clean plate or holder. 2ND notice. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Do not store knives in spaces between equipment.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114161 Do not store knives in spaces between equipment.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Replace knives with taped handles.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.1 Replace knives with taped handles.

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Clean the speed gun holders daily. 2Nd notice. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 Clean the speed gun holders daily. 2Nd notice. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Provide thermometers in each and every refrigerator . 2nd notice. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Provide thermometers in each and every refrigerator . 2nd notice. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114159 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temps. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

  16. EarlierOct 14, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard

    7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (7)

    • Black beans and rice found in warmer at 75F. Keep all food 135F or above. Reheat all PHF's to 265F on stove prior to placement in warmer. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113996 Black beans and rice found in warmer at 75F. Keep all food 135F or above. Reheat all PHF's to 265F on stove prior to placement in warmer. COS

      Corrected during the inspection

    • Dust/mold observed in the walk in boxes- walls, ceilings and beer kegs/tubes.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114115.c Dust/mold observed in the walk in boxes- walls, ceilings and beer kegs/tubes.

    • Grease accumulation noted behind char. Clean thoroughly to remove build up. Repair leaks at handwash and three compartment sinks. Food prep sink is inoperable. Repair/replace as needed. Mold/slime found at speed guns at the bar. Clean and sanitize.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Grease accumulation noted behind char. Clean thoroughly to remove build up. Repair leaks at handwash and three compartment sinks. Food prep sink is inoperable. Repair/replace as needed. Mold/slime found at speed guns at the bar. Clean and sanitize.

    • Ice scoop found on top of soda box. Store in a sanitary manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Ice scoop found on top of soda box. Store in a sanitary manner.

    • Thermometers missing in reach in refrigerators. Provide one in each and every unit.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Thermometers missing in reach in refrigerators. Provide one in each and every unit.

    Show 2 more
    • Provide last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Provide last inspection report for customer review.

    • Provide last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Provide last inspection report for customer review.

  17. EarlierNov 19, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (9)

    • Provide proof of Food Handler Cards for employees

      The department's words

      CHSC 113948 Provide proof of Food Handler Cards for employees

    • Kitchen handwash sink found blocked. Provide access at all times.COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953.1 Kitchen handwash sink found blocked. Provide access at all times.COS

    • Repair leak and provide cold water to handwash sink in kitchen.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113953 Repair leak and provide cold water to handwash sink in kitchen.

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

      The department's words

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

    • Milk crates noted used as shelving. Discontinue practice and use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114175 Milk crates noted used as shelving. Discontinue practice and use commercial dunnage racks if needed.

    Show 4 more
    • Speed gun holders at the bar found with mold/slime. Clean and sanitize daily.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130.3 Speed gun holders at the bar found with mold/slime. Clean and sanitize daily.

    • Knife found stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114178 Knife found stored in spaces between equipment. Store in a sanitary manner.

    • Sanitizer in bucket recorded at 100ppm QA. Provide 200-300ppm QA at all times. COS

      The department's words

      CHSC 114185.1 Sanitizer in bucket recorded at 100ppm QA. Provide 200-300ppm QA at all times. COS

    • Provide a copy of the last inspection report for customer review.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113725.1 Provide a copy of the last inspection report for customer review.

  18. EarlierMar 18, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (5)

    • Register at least one person for food manager course. Provide copy of registration to EHS. Keep copy of certificate onsite for next inspection.

      The department's words

      CHSC 113947.1 Register at least one person for food manager course. Provide copy of registration to EHS. Keep copy of certificate onsite for next inspection.

    • Rotate stocks in storage with older items towards front and newer items towards back.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Rotate stocks in storage with older items towards front and newer items towards back.

    • Code CHSC 113953.2

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 113953.2

    • Code CHSC 114172

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114172

    • Code CHSC 114185.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114185.1

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 Vinny G's

When was Vinny G's last inspected?

The county last inspected Vinny G's on Aug 31, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Vinny G's?

The county listed 1 violation on Aug 31, 2026: Code CHSC 114130.

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 Aug 31, 2026, the county marked none as critical.