Mill Valley Pasta Co

Official wording

Pasta marinara sauce in walkin refrigerator stored in large plastic containers recorded at 51 and 52 *F. Operator stated that sauce was prepared this morning at 7:00 AM. Operator instructed to begin cooling sauces down to 41 *F utilizing an ice batch and ice wands. Reviewed cooling procedures with operator to train employees. Sauce was measured again after cooling process began and measured at 42 and 43 *F

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.