Marin County, CA

Cafe 4040

Name: Cafe 4040
Address: [Object Object], Marin County, CA

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Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Only Minor Violation(s) Found

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

Nov 25, 2025

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113986Contamination

Official wording

Raw eggs stored above ready to eat (RTE) foods in 2-door refrigerator. Ensure all raw potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) are stored below RTE foods. Corrected on site: Raw eggs moved during inspection.

Inspector’s notes

Green placard issued. Minor violations observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 20, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Lower area in the prep fridge holding meats at 45 degrees. Potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 41 degrees F or below. Refrigerator dial turned down.

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

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 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 11, 2023

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113947.1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Food manager certification not available. Food manager certification must be displayed on site at all times. Print out and display within 30 days. Email a copy to inspector.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source