Routine
Feb 19, 2026
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Marin County, CA
Joe's Taco Lounge
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Only Minor Violation(s) Found
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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4 inspectionsFollow-Up
Nov 12, 2024
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
2 recorded violations
minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature
Official wording
True 2-door reach-in refrigerator at end of the cookline isn't maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees F or colder. Major temperature violations observed. Cooked beef temperatures ranged from 49 - 51 degrees F. Beef was cooked on 11/4/24. Hot dogs: 52 degrees F. jack cheese: 45 - 51 degrees F, cooked chicken: 53 - 54 degrees F, chile rellenos: 47 degrees F, corn cake: 53 - 54 degrees F. All potentially hazardous foods at 50 degrees F or above was voluntarily discarded into the compost container outside. Amounts discarded as follows: cooked beef: hot dogs: 12 corn cakes: ` 9/1/3 cooked chicken: jack cheese: ~ 6 lbs. True reach-in refrigerator adjusted to a colder setting during the inspection. Relocate potentially hazardous foods to the walk-in refrigerator or other refrigerators that are capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees F or colder. Monitor True two-door refrigerator to ensure adjusting tempertuire control to colder setting has resolved the issue. If r efrigerator is still not cold enough, repair two door True refrigerator.
Inspector’s notes
Other minor violations were also 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, Minor violations were also 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, Rive, 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 also be viewed at the facility upon request. Green placard posted.
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 temperatureminorCode CHSC 114259.1Pests
Official wording
Observed one live on the food prep table. Fly was killed with fly swatter. Wash, rinse, and sanitize the table. Prevent flies from entering the facility.
Inspector’s notes
Other minor violations were also 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, Minor violations were also 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, Rive, 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 also be viewed at the facility upon request. Green placard posted.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 7, 2024
Violation(s) Found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode CHSC 113996Food temperature
Official wording
2-door True reach-in refrigerator at end of the cookline isn't maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees F or colder. Major temperature violations observed. Cooked beef temperatures ranged from 49 - 51 degrees F. Beef was cooked on 11/4/24. Hot dogs: 52 degrees F. jack cheese: 45 - 51 degrees F, cooked chicken: 53 - 54 degrees F, chile rellenos: 47 degrees F, corn cake: 53 - 54 degrees F. All potentially hazardous foods at 50 degrees F or above was voluntarily discarded into the compost container outside. Amounts discarded as follows: cooked beef: hot dogs: 12 corn cakes: ` 9/1/3 cooked chicken: jack cheese: ~ 6 lbs. True reach-in refrigerator adjusted to a colder setting during the inspection. Relocate potentially hazardous foods to the walk-in refrigerator or other refrigerators that are capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees F or colder. Monitor True two-door refrigerator to ensure adjusting tempertuire control to colder setting has resolved the issue. If r efrigerator is still not cold enough, repair two door True refrigerator.
Inspector’s notes
Minor violations were also 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 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 temperaturecriticalCode CHSC 114259.1Pests
Official wording
Observed several flies in the kitchen. Observed fly land clean bowl on shelving in warewashing room. Wash, rinse, and sanitize bowl. Bowls stacked together were placed into the dishwasher. Eliminate flies by safe, legal effective means.
Inspector’s notes
Minor violations were also 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
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 27, 2023
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
1 recorded violation
minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature
Official wording
Observed a prep top at the cookline holding shredded cheese and salsas at 45-46 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 41 degrees F or below or 135 degrees F or above. Repair the cooler to hold at 41 or below.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Sep 27, 2023 · Original Source
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