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Sonora Taqueria

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Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Apr 7, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

4 recorded violations

minorCode CHSC 113953.2Facility maintenance

Official wording

Single use towels observed not stored in dispenser. Ensure single use towels are maintained in dispenser. Corrected on site.

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

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.

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minorCode CHSC 114115Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Observed pink debris on ice machine baffle interior. Maintain clean. Ensure all food contact surfaces are maintained clean. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener. Maintain clean.

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

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.

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minorCode CHSC 114192Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot water measured at maximum 116F at the faucet (3-compartment sink). Ensure hot water is provided at minimum 120F at the faucet 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

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.

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minorCode CHSC 114185.1Contamination

Official wording

Multiple dry, soiled linen/cloths observed throughout food preparation area. Soiled linen cloths shall be stored in clean, non absorbent receptacles to prevent contamination of food, utensils, equipment. Collect and store all soiled linen cloths and clean in an approved manner. Ensure all wet wiping cloths remain in sanitizer solution in between uses.

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 stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 4, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Mar 15, 2024

No Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed raw eggs measuring 63°F in non-functional refrigeration unit. Observed green salsa measuring 50°F and red salsa measuring 46°F in beverage cooler. Ambient temperature of unit measured 48°F. person in charge stated salsa containers were prepped one hour ago and taken from walk-in cooler. Salsas relocated to walk-in cooler. 24 eggs voluntarily discarded by PIC. Immediately repair refrigeration units to cold hold at 41°F or below. Discontinue use of units until repaired.

Inspector’s notes

Facility has corrected all major violations. 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 temperature

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 14, 2024

Violation(s) Found

4 recorded violations

criticalCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed raw eggs measuring 63°F in non-functional refrigeration unit. Observed green salsa measuring 50°F and red salsa measuring 46°F in beverage cooler. Ambient temperature of unit measured 48°F. person in charge stated salsa containers were prepped one hour ago and taken from walk-in cooler. Salsas relocated to walk-in cooler. 24 eggs voluntarily discarded by PIC. Immediately repair refrigeration units to cold hold at 41°F or below. Discontinue use of units until repaired.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode CHSC 114002Food temperature

Official wording

Observed carnitas cooling on prep table without intervention in a large pan. observed black beans measuring 93°F and rice measuring 63°F on prep table near griddle. Observed beef at 45°F, carnitas 47°F, chicken 48°F, pork 45ºF inside prep top refrigeration unit. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are rapidly cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41°F in 4 hours. Ensure to use approved methods such as ice baths, separating food into smaller portions, utilizing shallow containers. Carnitas placed on ice baths in smaller containers. Beans finished cooking about 30 minutes ago per PIC and re-heated to 165°F. Rice voluntarily discarded by PIC, 1/4 of a pound. PIC stated 3lbs of beef was cooked yesterday, 2 lbs of carnitas cooked 2 days ago, 4 lbs chicken cooked yesterday, and 4 lbs of pork cooked yesterday. PIC voluntarily discarded meat. Privded PIC with cooling handouts.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode CHSC 114016Food temperature

Official wording

Observed chicken in hot holding unit measuring 128°F, beef 119°F, beef tongue 118°F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are re-heated to 165°F to hot hold at 135°F within 2 hours. PIC stated foods were placed in unit one hour ago. PIC instructed to re-heat chicken, beef and beef tongue. Foods re-heated to >165°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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode CHSC 114192Food temperature

Official wording

3-compartment sink, prep sink, and janitorial sink measured 108°F. Ensure the water temperature provides 120F at these sinks. Instructed PIC to increase water temperature. Sinks measured 120°F after correction. Corrected on site.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

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