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Winton's News & Liquors

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No problems found · Routine county inspection · Apr 3, 2026

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Inspections

From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 13 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

  1. LatestApr 3, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard

    This one: Green placard, inspected Apr 3, 2026.

    No violations listed in the data.

  2. EarlierAug 6, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Observed beverages stored directly on floor. Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches above floor on approved shelving.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Observed beverages stored directly on floor. Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches above floor on approved shelving.

  3. EarlierSep 1, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Refrigerator for milk lacking thermometer. / Provide and store in easy to view spot.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Refrigerator for milk lacking thermometer. / Provide and store in easy to view spot.

  4. EarlierApr 14, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114175

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114175

  5. EarlierApr 1, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114049

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114049

  6. EarlierJun 18, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114252

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114252

  7. EarlierFeb 11, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Code CHSC 114257.1

      The department's words

      Code CHSC 114257.1

  8. EarlierMar 15, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    No violations listed in the data.

  9. EarlierJan 25, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Display thermometer is broken in the 7-UP refrigerator. Please repair.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114157 Display thermometer is broken in the 7-UP refrigerator. Please repair.

  10. EarlierApr 27, 2018Routine inspectionGreen placard

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Observed some beverages stored on floor in walk-in. Keep food/beverages stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Observed some beverages stored on floor in walk-in. Keep food/beverages stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

    • Bottles beverages and liquor are stored on bare wood shelving. Shelving needs to be NSF approved, smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. This will need to be upgraded upon remodel, change of ownership, or as deemed necessary by our department.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114130 Bottles beverages and liquor are stored on bare wood shelving. Shelving needs to be NSF approved, smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. This will need to be upgraded upon remodel, change of ownership, or as deemed necessary by our department.

    • A lot of clutter and excess, unorganized equipment observed in back storage area (including closet across from restroom and upstairs liquor area). Remove all equipment unnecessary to operation of facility form the premises. Organize storage area.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257.1 A lot of clutter and excess, unorganized equipment observed in back storage area (including closet across from restroom and upstairs liquor area). Remove all equipment unnecessary to operation of facility form the premises. Organize storage area.

  11. EarlierMar 13, 2017Routine inspectionGreen placard

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • Install an atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop/hand sink to prevent backflow.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114193 Install an atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop/hand sink to prevent backflow.

    • Remove unused equipment/clutter.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114257.1 Remove unused equipment/clutter.

  12. EarlierDec 18, 2015Routine inspectionGreen placard

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Seal large gap at the bottom of the front door.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114259 Seal large gap at the bottom of the front door.

  13. EarlierDec 23, 2014Routine inspectionOnly Minor Violation(s) Found

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • There is no hot water at the hand/mop sink in the bathroom. Provide warm water (at least 100 F) at this fixture for washing hands. Faucet is leaking - hot water was shut off for this reason.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114192 There is no hot water at the hand/mop sink in the bathroom. Provide warm water (at least 100 F) at this fixture for washing hands. Faucet is leaking - hot water was shut off for this reason.

    • Remove Quickcrete from liquor storage room in the back to prevent contamination of food.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114254.2 Remove Quickcrete from liquor storage room in the back to prevent contamination of food.

    • Do not store milk on cardboard shelf liner - this is not smooth and cleanable. Clean beverage storage racks that have accumulated dust.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114047 Do not store milk on cardboard shelf liner - this is not smooth and cleanable. Clean beverage storage racks that have accumulated dust.

    • Mop stored in water. Store mop head upright to allow it to air dry.

      The department's words

      CHSC 114282 Mop stored in water. Store mop head upright to allow it to air dry.

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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About this record

Search the county's inspection lookup for the name or license number L10459.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Marin County gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

Marin County posts a green, yellow or red placard after an inspection, and gives no score. In the county's own inspection data, inspectors write "Green (Pass) placard posted" and "a yellow placard is posted due to the multiple major violations observed". We could not read a county page that lists what each color needs, so ask the department.

Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
Green placard
Source
Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services

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Questions about Winton's News & Liquors

When was Winton's News & Liquors last inspected?

The county last inspected Winton's News & Liquors on Apr 3, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Winton's News & Liquors?

The county listed no violations on Apr 3, 2026.

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 Apr 3, 2026, the county marked none as critical.