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3 problems found · Routine county inspection · Apr 30, 2026
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- Utensils (ice cream scoops) observed stored in hand sink compartment. Maintain hand sink facilities clear and accessible at all times. Corrected on site: utensils removed and sent to 3-compartment sink. CHSC 113953.1How to fixFix it
- 3 flies observed in kitchen area. Eliminate flies. Maintain facility vermin-proof . No direct contamination of food/food prep/food contact surfaces observed during visit. CHSC 114259.1How to fixFix it
- Personal items (toys, hair dye, books) observed throughout food prep/food storage areas. Remove personal items and maintain in approved areas only. Multiple pieces of unused utensil/equipment observed in facility. Remove all items that no longer serve purpose to the operation of the facility. CHSC 114257.1How 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 · 18 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
LatestApr 30, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 30, 2026.
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Utensils (ice cream scoops) observed stored in hand sink compartment. Maintain hand sink facilities clear and accessible at all times. Corrected on site: utensils removed and sent to 3-compartment sink.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Utensils (ice cream scoops) observed stored in hand sink compartment. Maintain hand sink facilities clear and accessible at all times. Corrected on site: utensils removed and sent to 3-compartment sink.
3 flies observed in kitchen area. Eliminate flies. Maintain facility vermin-proof . No direct contamination of food/food prep/food contact surfaces observed during visit.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 3 flies observed in kitchen area. Eliminate flies. Maintain facility vermin-proof . No direct contamination of food/food prep/food contact surfaces observed during visit.
Personal items (toys, hair dye, books) observed throughout food prep/food storage areas. Remove personal items and maintain in approved areas only. Multiple pieces of unused utensil/equipment observed in facility. Remove all items that no longer serve purpose to the operation of the facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Personal items (toys, hair dye, books) observed throughout food prep/food storage areas. Remove personal items and maintain in approved areas only. Multiple pieces of unused utensil/equipment observed in facility. Remove all items that no longer serve purpose to the operation of the facility.
EarlierApr 29, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Food manager certification not available at time of inspection. Food manager certification must be up to date and displayed at all times. Sign up within 7 days and complete within 30. Email copy to inspector and display to the public.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Food manager certification not available at time of inspection. Food manager certification must be up to date and displayed at all times. Sign up within 7 days and complete within 30. Email copy to inspector and display to the public.
EarlierApr 23, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Pizzas in the front hot holding unit at 120-127 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be hot hold at 135 degrees F or above. Unit was turned up to ensure food reaches 135 degrees F.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Pizzas in the front hot holding unit at 120-127 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be hot hold at 135 degrees F or above. Unit was turned up to ensure food reaches 135 degrees F.
EarlierApr 11, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113953.2
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953.2
EarlierJun 27, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113953.2
The department's words
Code CHSC 113953.2
EarlierNov 22, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 114259.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114259.1
Corrected during the inspection
EarlierNov 18, 2021Routine inspectionRed placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
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.
EarlierNov 5, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Code CHSC 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
Code CHSC 113996
The department's words
Code CHSC 113996
Code CHSC 114259.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114259.1
Code CHSC 113984
The department's words
Code CHSC 113984
Code CHSC 114175
The department's words
Code CHSC 114175
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Code CHSC 114119
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Code CHSC 114119
Code CHSC 114252
The department's words
Code CHSC 114252
Code CHSC 114185.1
The department's words
Code CHSC 114185.1
EarlierJan 30, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113947
The department's words
Code CHSC 113947
EarlierMar 12, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Code CHSC 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
EarlierAug 22, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierJun 20, 2018Routine 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 113948
The department's words
Code CHSC 113948
Utensils/pans observed in handwash at front prep area. Ensure this sink is used for handwash ONLY.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.1 Utensils/pans observed in handwash at front prep area. Ensure this sink is used for handwash ONLY.
Container of shredded cheese for pizza recorded 44F on the counter. Maintain all cold food <41F at all times. COS
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Container of shredded cheese for pizza recorded 44F on the counter. Maintain all cold food <41F at all times. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Scrape and repaint with light colored enamel paint, the peeling window frame etc., above the three compartment sink.
The department's words
CHSC 114271 Scrape and repaint with light colored enamel paint, the peeling window frame etc., above the three compartment sink.
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Provide 10 foot candles of light in the old walk in box where beverages are now stored.
The department's words
CHSC 114252 Provide 10 foot candles of light in the old walk in box where beverages are now stored.
Organize cardboard outside and remove unused equipment from premsis
The department's words
CHSC 114257 Organize cardboard outside and remove unused equipment from premsis
Maintain last inspection report for customer review.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review.
EarlierMay 12, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard
11 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (11)
Provide proof of managers Food Safety Certification by 5/31/17. Failure to do so may result in legal action. David will need a Food Handler Card.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of managers Food Safety Certification by 5/31/17. Failure to do so may result in legal action. David will need a Food Handler Card.
Hot water (100F) not available at front handwash sink. Provide within two minutes.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.c Hot water (100F) not available at front handwash sink. Provide within two minutes.
Papertowel dispenser found empty in the restroom. Provide papertowels at all times. Liquid soap dispenser empty at front handwash sink. Keep filled at all times. Do not use dish soap.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Papertowel dispenser found empty in the restroom. Provide papertowels at all times. Liquid soap dispenser empty at front handwash sink. Keep filled at all times. Do not use dish soap.
Shredded cheese observed in broken cold case. Maintain cold food at 41F or below at all times. Move to reach in. COS
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Shredded cheese observed in broken cold case. Maintain cold food at 41F or below at all times. Move to reach in. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Ambient temp of reach in recorded 43F. Maintain 41F or below at all times.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Ambient temp of reach in recorded 43F. Maintain 41F or below at all times.
Corrected during the inspection
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Bulk food (sugar, etc.) noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk food in containers with tight fitting lids.
The department's words
CHSC 114051 Bulk food (sugar, etc.) noted stored in open bags. Store all bulk food in containers with tight fitting lids.
No test strips available. Provide them.
The department's words
CHSC 114107 No test strips available. Provide them.
Overhead lighting in rear kitchen is out. Repair/replace it.
The department's words
CHSC 114252 Overhead lighting in rear kitchen is out. Repair/replace it.
Provide buckets of sanitizer BEFORE food preparation. Use clean rags. COS
The department's words
CHSC 114185.1 Provide buckets of sanitizer BEFORE food preparation. Use clean rags. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Provide toilet paper on the dispenser. Repair/replace fan.
The department's words
CHSC 114276 Provide toilet paper on the dispenser. Repair/replace fan.
Eliminate piles of cardboard in the rear yard.
The department's words
CHSC 114257.1 Eliminate piles of cardboard in the rear yard.
EarlierNov 17, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
No proof of Managers Food Safety Certification for over a year. Spoke with owner, [name], pe telephone. A case has been opened (#13136) and you will be charged $190./hour to follow up.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 No proof of Managers Food Safety Certification for over a year. Spoke with owner, [name], pe telephone. A case has been opened (#13136) and you will be charged $190./hour to follow up.
Provide valid Food Handler Cards for all employees.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Provide valid Food Handler Cards for all employees.
Cut tomatoes found at room temperature. Maintain at 41F or below at all times. COS
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Cut tomatoes found at room temperature. Maintain at 41F or below at all times. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Front door propped open upon my arrival. Keep the doors closed to prevent flies from entering facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 Front door propped open upon my arrival. Keep the doors closed to prevent flies from entering facility.
Flies observed in facility. Continue efforts to exclude flies.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Flies observed in facility. Continue efforts to exclude flies.
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DO NOT MOVE/REMOVE PLACARD Maintain last inspection report for customer review.
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 DO NOT MOVE/REMOVE PLACARD Maintain last inspection report for customer review.
Provide handwash signs for all handwash sinks.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.5 Provide handwash signs for all handwash sinks.
EarlierApr 26, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierApr 15, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (9)
Rice in steam table recorded = 130F Beef/sauce = 110F Maintain all hot food at 135F or above at all times. Reheat to 165F. COS
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Rice in steam table recorded = 130F Beef/sauce = 110F Maintain all hot food at 135F or above at all times. Reheat to 165F. COS
Corrected during the inspection
Liquid soap dispenser installed above the food prep sink. Relocate to prevent contamination.
The department's words
CHSC 113986 Liquid soap dispenser installed above the food prep sink. Relocate to prevent contamination.
Provide proof of managers Food Safety Certification ASAP
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Provide proof of managers Food Safety Certification ASAP
Bulk food found stored in open bags. Store in containers with tight fitting lids to prevent contamination.
The department's words
CHSC 114051 Bulk food found stored in open bags. Store in containers with tight fitting lids to prevent contamination.
Repair/remove all unused, broken, unneeded equipment inside and outside of facility.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Repair/remove all unused, broken, unneeded equipment inside and outside of facility.
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Install a shatterproof cover at overhead light in beverage storage room.
The department's words
CHSC 114252.1 Install a shatterproof cover at overhead light in beverage storage room.
Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temperatures.
The department's words
CHSC 114157 Provide a probe thermometer to monitor food temperatures.
Finish tile work on floor near water heater/mop sink. Finish wall at beverage storage room.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Finish tile work on floor near water heater/mop sink. Finish wall at beverage storage room.
Maintain last inspection report for customer review
The department's words
CHSC 113725.1 Maintain last inspection report for customer review
EarlierAug 13, 2015Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Need Certified Food Safety manager at site. M. Salgado is taking CFM exam. Obtain certification by 8/31/2015 and fax copy to EHS when complete.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Need Certified Food Safety manager at site. M. Salgado is taking CFM exam. Obtain certification by 8/31/2015 and fax copy to EHS when complete.
All food handlers must have cards with copies onsite prior to 8/31/15.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 All food handlers must have cards with copies onsite prior to 8/31/15.
Mouse droppings have been removed from the premises and no signs were observed today that would indicate a current and active infestation. Contact a professional pest management company and obtain their services to ensure that the problem does not persist. Send copies of your first two inspection reports to EHS.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Mouse droppings have been removed from the premises and no signs were observed today that would indicate a current and active infestation. Contact a professional pest management company and obtain their services to ensure that the problem does not persist. Send copies of your first two inspection reports to EHS.
Repair is in progress on cracked tiles near the water heater that were holding water in crevices. To be completed on the evening of 8/13/15.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Repair is in progress on cracked tiles near the water heater that were holding water in crevices. To be completed on the evening of 8/13/15.
Thorough cleaning has been accomplished, but some (little) debris remains. Clean floors, behind beer storage.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Thorough cleaning has been accomplished, but some (little) debris remains. Clean floors, behind beer storage.
EarlierJul 31, 2015Routine inspectionViolation(s) Found
11 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (11)
Need Certified Food Safety manager at site and food handler cards for all employees. Obtain within one month. None onsite today. Repeated violation.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 Need Certified Food Safety manager at site and food handler cards for all employees. Obtain within one month. None onsite today. Repeated violation.
Need Certified Food Safety manager at site and food handler cards for all employees. Obtain within one month. None onsite today. Repeated violation.
The department's words
CHSC 113948 Need Certified Food Safety manager at site and food handler cards for all employees. Obtain within one month. None onsite today. Repeated violation.
Handwash station lacks paper towels. Replace.
The department's words
CHSC 113953.2 Handwash station lacks paper towels. Replace.
Observed hot chicken (just cooked) with lid on in deli case refrigerator. In plastic container about 5 inches deep. Cool with lids off, replace lids when food is 41F or below. Also, use shallow pans (metal is best) for cooling. observed carnitas heaped in pan 4-5 inches deep.
The department's words
CHSC 114002.1 Observed hot chicken (just cooked) with lid on in deli case refrigerator. In plastic container about 5 inches deep. Cool with lids off, replace lids when food is 41F or below. Also, use shallow pans (metal is best) for cooling. observed carnitas heaped in pan 4-5 inches deep.
Clean interior of ice machine; mold-like substance observed. Empty to clean and sanitize.
The department's words
CHSC 114115 Clean interior of ice machine; mold-like substance observed. Empty to clean and sanitize.
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Flies observed in facility. Exclude. Observed dried mouse droppings in utility/tool room, soda storage hallway, near water heater, and in movie storage closet. Observed a few dried rat droppings in corner of back prep area near upright refrigerator. Clean and sanitize so it is evident if problem is corrected or ongoing. Contact a professional pest management company and obtain their services immediately. Determine if problem persists.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Flies observed in facility. Exclude. Observed dried mouse droppings in utility/tool room, soda storage hallway, near water heater, and in movie storage closet. Observed a few dried rat droppings in corner of back prep area near upright refrigerator. Clean and sanitize so it is evident if problem is corrected or ongoing. Contact a professional pest management company and obtain their services immediately. Determine if problem persists.
Clean droppings and food debris from corners of all floors. Sanitize.
The department's words
CHSC 114115.c Clean droppings and food debris from corners of all floors. Sanitize.
Remove cardboard from interior refrigerator. Used in bottom, dirty.
The department's words
CHSC 114130.1 Remove cardboard from interior refrigerator. Used in bottom, dirty.
Observed mountain of empty cardboard boxes in yard outside; remove from premises. May harbor vermin.
The department's words
CHSC 114245.2 Observed mountain of empty cardboard boxes in yard outside; remove from premises. May harbor vermin.
Repair cracked tiles near water heater; holding water in crevices.
The department's words
CHSC 114268 Repair cracked tiles near water heater; holding water in crevices.
Observed three heating elements and no hood at facility. Panini press observed in main prep area, 2-burner cooktop and table fryer observed in back prep area. Remove one piece of equipment from premises. Per employee, fryer will be removed.
The department's words
CHSC 114130 Observed three heating elements and no hood at facility. Panini press observed in main prep area, 2-burner cooktop and table fryer observed in back prep area. Remove one piece of equipment from premises. Per employee, fryer will be removed.
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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