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Redwood Cafe

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Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

Follow-Up

Apr 24, 2026

No Violation(s) Found

4 recorded violations

minorCode CHSC 113953.3Handwashing

Official wording

Employee observed washing hands at food preparation sink for less than 10 seconds without liquid hand cleanser. Employee was stopped and instructed to properly wash hands. Ensure hand washing is performed at approved hand sink with warm water, liquid hand cleanser for 10-15 seconds.

Inspector’s notes

Follow-up visit conducted. Green placard issued at this time. 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

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Multiple potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) observed holding at improper temperatures without intervention. Rice at countertop measured at 91F. Cut tomato at cook's line measured at 60F. Per cook, Rice prepared 1 hour prior. Cut tomatoes prepared 20 minutes prior. Items relocated to refrigeration unit during inspection. Ensure all PHFs are maintained under proper temperature at all times.

Inspector’s notes

Follow-up visit conducted. Green placard issued at this time. 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 114115Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Utensils observed with food debris after completing washing/cleaning/sanitizing cycle from dish machine unit. Utensils shall be clean to sight and touch and properly sanitized upon completing cycle from dish machine. Utensils returned to dish machine during inspection. Ensure dish machine removes all food debris.

Inspector’s notes

Follow-up visit conducted. Green placard issued at this time. 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

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode CHSC 114097Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Utensils observed with food debris after completing washing/cleaning/sanitizing cycle from dish machine unit. Utensils shall be clean to sight and touch and properly sanitized upon completing cycle from dish machine. Utensils returned to dish machine during inspection. Ensure dish machine removes all food debris.

Inspector’s notes

Follow-up visit conducted. Green placard issued at this time. 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

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 23, 2026

Violation(s) Found

4 recorded violations

criticalCode CHSC 113953.3Handwashing

Official wording

Employee observed washing hands at food preparation sink for less than 10 seconds without liquid hand cleanser. Employee was stopped and instructed to properly wash hands. Ensure hand washing is performed at approved hand sink with warm water, liquid hand cleanser for 10-15 seconds.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also observed. A follow-up inspection shall occur to verify compliance with the noted observations/violations. 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

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Multiple potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) observed holding at improper temperatures without intervention. Rice at countertop measured at 91F. Cut tomato at cook's line measured at 60F. Per cook, Rice prepared 1 hour prior. Cut tomatoes prepared 20 minutes prior. Items relocated to refrigeration unit during inspection. Ensure all PHFs are maintained under proper temperature at all times.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also observed. A follow-up inspection shall occur to verify compliance with the noted observations/violations. 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
criticalCode CHSC 114115Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Utensils observed with food debris after completing washing/cleaning/sanitizing cycle from dish machine unit. Utensils shall be clean to sight and touch and properly sanitized upon completing cycle from dish machine. Utensils returned to dish machine during inspection. Ensure dish machine removes all food debris.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also observed. A follow-up inspection shall occur to verify compliance with the noted observations/violations. 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

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode CHSC 114097Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Utensils observed with food debris after completing washing/cleaning/sanitizing cycle from dish machine unit. Utensils shall be clean to sight and touch and properly sanitized upon completing cycle from dish machine. Utensils returned to dish machine during inspection. Ensure dish machine removes all food debris.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also observed. A follow-up inspection shall occur to verify compliance with the noted observations/violations. 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

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 22, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed spanakopita wrapped on the counter at 72 degrees F. Operator states this was made 1 hour prior to inspection. Potentially hazardous food must be kept at 41 degrees F or below or 135 degrees F or above. Spanakopita moved to the walk-in.

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, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source

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