Routine
Aug 27, 2026
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
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
4 inspectionsRoutine
Feb 23, 2026
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Jan 5, 2024
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
3 recorded violations
minorCode CHSC 113996Facility maintenance
Official wording
Observed display case in front of register checkout at 51*F on top shelf. Items included 8 eggs and 5 sausage breakfast sandwiches. All PHF shall be kept at 41*f < or 135*F >. Operator voluntarily discarded the noted items and instructed to discontinue use of top shelf of unit until repairs are made.
Inspector’s notes
No other violations were found at the time of inspection. A green placard was issued.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode CHSC 114192Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
No hot water available at time of inspection for food prep/spray sink. Potable supply of hot and cold water shall be provided at all times. Instructed operator to repair/adjust sink to provide hot water. Operator stated they will have repairman come out to fix sink.
Inspector’s notes
No other violations were found at the time of inspection. A green placard was issued.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode CHSC 114159Food temperature
Official wording
Observed the top shelf of refrigeration unit holding at 55.6 *F and the two middle shelves at 45- 46 *F. Minimal air flow observed coming from unit in these sections of shelving across from wines. Observed the top shelf at 44 *F and middle shelves at 42.9 *F. Low air flow and internal thermometer did not match probe measurement for temperature. The following items were discarded: 6 sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, 2 stuffed cheese pretzels, 6 hot pockets and 8 egg salad/ roast beef sandwiches. Do not use areas noted in unit until repaired to hold temperatures at 41 *F. Provide separate standing thermometers in this area of shelving.
Inspector’s notes
No other violations were found at the time of inspection. 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 temperatureOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Jan 5, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 9, 2023
Violation(s) Found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode CHSC 113996Facility maintenance
Official wording
Observed display case in front of register checkout at 51*F on top shelf. Items included 8 eggs and 5 sausage breakfast sandwiches. All PHF shall be kept at 41*f < or 135*F >. Operator voluntarily discarded the noted items and instructed to discontinue use of top shelf of unit until repairs are made.
Inspector’s notes
No comments from inspector
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode CHSC 114192Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
No hot water available at time of inspection for food prep/spray sink. Potable supply of hot and cold water shall be provided at all times. Instructed operator to repair/adjust sink to provide hot water. Operator stated they will have repairman come out to fix sink.
Inspector’s notes
No comments from inspector
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source
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