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1 problem found · Routine county inspection · Oct 25, 2024
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- Facility is lacking Food Safety Manager Certification and employee food handler cards. All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety. Provide valid Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler cards within 30 days. Certifications must be kept on site. CHSC 113947.1How 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 · 12 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
LatestOct 25, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Oct 25, 2024.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Facility is lacking Food Safety Manager Certification and employee food handler cards. All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety. Provide valid Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler cards within 30 days. Certifications must be kept on site.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Facility is lacking Food Safety Manager Certification and employee food handler cards. All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety. Provide valid Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler cards within 30 days. Certifications must be kept on site.
EarlierMar 24, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114099.7
The department's words
Code CHSC 114099.7
EarlierApr 18, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed hot dogs at 46-47F and cheese at 43-44F in middle reach in cooler. This cooler was opened frequently this morning. Cooler ambient ~41F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below at all times. Recommend checking cooler temperatures 3x/day to ensure cold holding at 41F or below.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Observed hot dogs at 46-47F and cheese at 43-44F in middle reach in cooler. This cooler was opened frequently this morning. Cooler ambient ~41F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below at all times. Recommend checking cooler temperatures 3x/day to ensure cold holding at 41F or below.
EarlierMay 5, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed employee remove gloves, touch cell phone, and proceed to put on new gloves. Ensure hands are washed at all required times (including after touching personal belongings). Inspector stopped employee to discuss, gloves were removed and hands washed.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.3 Observed employee remove gloves, touch cell phone, and proceed to put on new gloves. Ensure hands are washed at all required times (including after touching personal belongings). Inspector stopped employee to discuss, gloves were removed and hands washed.
EarlierJan 15, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierJun 23, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Certified food manager certificate expired. Please sign up within a week and test within 30 days to renew CFM certificate.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Certified food manager certificate expired. Please sign up within a week and test within 30 days to renew CFM certificate.
EarlierApr 5, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Observed build-up on the ice deflector panel in the main ice machine. Ensure that employees clean this equipment regularly.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Observed build-up on the ice deflector panel in the main ice machine. Ensure that employees clean this equipment regularly.
EarlierOct 16, 2018Follow-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.
EarlierSep 24, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
8 violations listed, 8 marked critical.
Critical (8)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed staff using mixing bowl without cleaning and sanitizing prior. All food contact surfaces in continuous use must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours. Discussed with manager who said it was corporate policy to only clean the bowl once a day. Observed food debris and strand of hair in tong storage area. Need to clean and sanitize on a routine basis. Staff cleaned and sanitized tongs and holder.
The department's words
CHSC 114117 Observed staff using mixing bowl without cleaning and sanitizing prior. All food contact surfaces in continuous use must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours. Discussed with manager who said it was corporate policy to only clean the bowl once a day. Observed food debris and strand of hair in tong storage area. Need to clean and sanitize on a routine basis. Staff cleaned and sanitized tongs and holder.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed unapproved cockroach treatment chemical under cabinet. Self-treatment is prohibited. Store toxic chemicals away from food in a manner to reduce contamination. Chemicals removed. Sanitizer bottles are not labeled and concentration is >400ppm Quat. All chemicals must be labeled and sanitizer solution for food contact surfaces must be between 200-400ppm Quat. Ensure staff are using sanitizer as directed by manufacturer. Discussed with manager.
The department's words
CHSC 114254 Observed unapproved cockroach treatment chemical under cabinet. Self-treatment is prohibited. Store toxic chemicals away from food in a manner to reduce contamination. Chemicals removed. Sanitizer bottles are not labeled and concentration is >400ppm Quat. All chemicals must be labeled and sanitizer solution for food contact surfaces must be between 200-400ppm Quat. Ensure staff are using sanitizer as directed by manufacturer. Discussed with manager.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed grease and dust in hood. Clean hood to ensure proper ventilation. Replace oven mits to prevent contamination of food. Discussed with manager.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Observed grease and dust in hood. Clean hood to ensure proper ventilation. Replace oven mits to prevent contamination of food. Discussed with manager.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed spray bottles in prep sink. Do not store in prep sink to prevent contamination; clean and sanitize prior to use. Bottles removed.
The department's words
CHSC 114101 Observed spray bottles in prep sink. Do not store in prep sink to prevent contamination; clean and sanitize prior to use. Bottles removed.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed cloth in hot dog hot holding. Remove to prevent contamination. If required by Corporate, submit documentation to Health District for review. Cloth removed.
The department's words
CHSC 114083 Observed cloth in hot dog hot holding. Remove to prevent contamination. If required by Corporate, submit documentation to Health District for review. Cloth removed.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed wiping cloth by front handsink. Sanitizer cloths must be kept in sanitizer solution or single use if using spray bottle. Rag removed from kitchen.
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Observed wiping cloth by front handsink. Sanitizer cloths must be kept in sanitizer solution or single use if using spray bottle. Rag removed from kitchen.
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 excessive clutter and personal items in back storage area. Remove unnecessary items to facilitate proper cleaning. Clean food debris and cockroaches on floor.
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Observed excessive clutter and personal items in back storage area. Remove unnecessary items to facilitate proper cleaning. Clean food debris and cockroaches on floor.
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
Manager did not have test strips. Must have test strips to ensure proper sanitizer levels. Discussed with manager.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 Manager did not have test strips. Must have test strips to ensure proper sanitizer levels. Discussed with manager.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierOct 17, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Observed container of large hot dogs at 57F and container of small hot dogs at 47-51F thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with employee to thaw under cold running water in food prep sink or in refrigerator. Hot dogs relocated to 1 door reach-in
The department's words
CHSC 114020 Observed container of large hot dogs at 57F and container of small hot dogs at 47-51F thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with employee to thaw under cold running water in food prep sink or in refrigerator. Hot dogs relocated to 1 door reach-in
Spray bottle oil and multiple spray bottles of sanitizer solution not marked with contents. Label containers with contents.
The department's words
CHSC 114254 Spray bottle oil and multiple spray bottles of sanitizer solution not marked with contents. Label containers with contents.
Tongs used for hot case items per employee cleaned once at night. In use utensils and metal box holding them must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. Discussed with employees. Ensure to follow manufacturers cleaning requirements/frequency for CIP drink machines.
The department's words
CHSC 114119 Tongs used for hot case items per employee cleaned once at night. In use utensils and metal box holding them must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. Discussed with employees. Ensure to follow manufacturers cleaning requirements/frequency for CIP drink machines.
Hot dogs in steam table stored on cloth towel. Cloth towels are not food contact surfaces. Do no use towels in contact with food.
The department's words
CHSC 114185 Hot dogs in steam table stored on cloth towel. Cloth towels are not food contact surfaces. Do no use towels in contact with food.
bathroom door around handle dirty. Clean.
The department's words
CHSC 114271 bathroom door around handle dirty. Clean.
EarlierAug 5, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Replace broken thermometers in refrigeration units.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Replace broken thermometers in refrigeration units.
Keep restroom door closed. Adjust/repair self-closing device on door.
The department's words
CHSC 114276 Keep restroom door closed. Adjust/repair self-closing device on door.
EarlierApr 1, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Update food manager certification within 60 days. Create a folder with food handler cards for each employee.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Update food manager certification within 60 days. Create a folder with food handler cards for each employee.
Update food manager certification within 60 days. Create a folder with food handler cards for each employee.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Update food manager certification within 60 days. Create a folder with food handler cards for each employee.
a. Move 'inspection report available' sign and permit to operate to a location where customers can see them. b. Permit to operate expired 12-31-13, pay fees ASAP.
The department's words
CHSC 114381 a. Move 'inspection report available' sign and permit to operate to a location where customers can see them. b. Permit to operate expired 12-31-13, pay fees ASAP.
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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- Routine inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
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