Marin County, CA

San Rafael Joe's

Name: San Rafael Joe's
Address: [Object Object], Marin County, CA

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Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

5 inspections

Routine

Aug 12, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed a large cut of roast beef kept in a hot holding unit at 105-110 F. Cut has been there since 10:30 AM. Hot holding unit is holding all other foods at 140 F. Potentially hazardous foods must be hot held at 135 F or above. Labeled cut with a 2:30 PM discard time. Inspector suggested this item not be hot held. Item must be cooked to 145 F and held at 135 F. If violations are found regarding this item in the future, it may be discarded.

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, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 3, 2025

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed a large container of sauce on the cookline at 110 F. Potentially hazardous food must be hot held at 135 F or above. Stove turned up to hold food at 135 F.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 8, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114259.1Pests

Official wording

Observed one dry rodent dry rodent dropping in basement and one dry dropping under cooking equipment in upstairs prep area.

Inspector’s notes

Trip #3 conducted for vermin. 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

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 insects

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 6, 2024

Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode CHSC 114259.1Pests

Official wording

Several rodent droppings seen in corner of basement under chairs.

Inspector’s notes

Green placard. Trip #2 completed related to vermin.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 31, 2024

Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed mashed potatoes that finished cooking 1.5 hours prior that were at 117F in warmer. Hot hold potentially hazardous food (PHF) at 135F or above. Potatoes were reheated and the warmer was turned up. Observed raw salmon, half & half, gravy, and cooked potatoes at 43F in banquet walk-in. Cold hold PHF at 41F or below. Service walk-in and send inspector proof of repair. Comply in 48 hours. Observed tuna salad and raw shrimp at 43F in prep fridge, Hold food at 41F. Monitor temp and adjust temp as needed. Comply immediately.

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.