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Nick's Cove

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Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine

May 19, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

2 recorded violations

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Multiple potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) observed/measured at improper temperatures. Raw chicken in drawer unit measured at 50F-51F and prepared yesterday, per cook. Raw chicken voluntarily discarded. caramelized onions hot holding measured at 108F - 120F. Item holding for approximately 20 minutes, per cook. Item rapidly re-heated to 170F during inspection. Raw fish, clams, mussels in drawer unit measured at 45F, 47F and 47F respectively. Ice added to product during visit. Person in charge (PIC) called for service/maintenance to investigate drawer refrigerator unit holding PHFs measured at improper temperatures at cook's line. Maintain all PHFs under proper temperature limits at all times.

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 temperature
minorCode CHSC 114039.4Food source and labeling

Official wording

Shellstock tags observed not held under chronological order. Ensure tags are maintained in chronological order and dated to when product is completely sold/served/discarded.

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 came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 27, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114002Other

Official wording

Observed soup base at 52F in a large, covered container in walk-in. Soup was dated 8-25. It appears soup did not cool down properly. Cool potentially hazardous food from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Use ice batch, ice wands, and smaller portions to rapidly cool food. Ensure food is not covered until it reaches 41F. Soup base discarded.

Inspector’s notes

Green (pass) placard posted. 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

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source

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