Marin County, CA

Book Passage Cafe

Name: Book Passage Cafe
Address: [Object Object], Marin County, CA

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Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Only Minor Violation(s) Found

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When was Book Passage Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 20, 2026. The result listed by Marin County Environmental Health Services was “Only Minor Violation(s) Found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jan 26, 2024 to Aug 20, 2026.
Has Book Passage Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Aug 20, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 18, 2025

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114192Food temperature

Official Wording

No hot water available at 2 compartment sink due to installation of new faucet. Provide hot water minimum of 120 *F at warewashing sinks. Use automatic dishwasher to complete proper warewashing procedures until hot water is repaired to proper temperatures.

Inspector’s Notes

Minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection report. Or ask the food facility for the inspection report. A green placard was issued.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 26, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114192Handwashing

Official Wording

Water temperature at hand sink was 70F (max) in customer restroom #1 after running water for 2 min. Water at hand sink shall be able to reach 100F. Repair and comply in 30 days.

Inspector’s Notes

Green placard. Other minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415)473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection or ask the food facility for the inspection report.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.