Follow-Up
Oct 25, 2024
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source
Only Minor Violation(s) Found
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsFollow-Up
Oct 10, 2024
Violation(s) Found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode CHSC 114259.1Pests
Official wording
Numerous dead cockroaches observed behind refrigeration units and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Observed two adult dying cockroaches by the food prep sink and under the dishwasher. Observed multiple live cockroaches in the refrigeration gasket of the beverage refrigerator by the buffet line. Observed cockroaches at different stages of their life cycle, including one cockroach with an egg. Operator stated facility is under a pest control contract and was last at the facility in the first half of September. Facility must close due to active cockroach infestation. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroach infestation. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls, and all food contact surfaces. All cracks, holes, and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable and easily cleanable and non-absorbent. No spray foam is allowed. Contact this department 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify cockroach infestation has been eliminated. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to, eggs and/or live or dead cockroaches. Submit a copy of the pest control report through email prior to calling.
Inspector’s notes
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. Red placard was issued.
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 insectsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Oct 7, 2024
Violation(s) Found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode CHSC 114259.1Pests
Official wording
Numerous dead cockroaches observed behind refrigeration units and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Observed two adult dying cockroaches by the food prep sink and under the dishwasher. Observed multiple live cockroaches in the refrigeration gasket of the beverage refrigerator by the buffet line. Observed cockroaches at different stages of their life cycle, including one cockroach with an egg. Operator stated facility is under a pest control contract and was last at the facility in the first half of September. Facility must close due to active cockroach infestation. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroach infestation. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls, and all food contact surfaces. All cracks, holes, and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable and easily cleanable and non-absorbent. No spray foam is allowed. Contact this department 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify cockroach infestation has been eliminated. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to, eggs and/or live or dead cockroaches. Submit a copy of the pest control report through email prior to calling.
Inspector’s notes
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. Red placard was issued.
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 insectsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 3, 2024
Violation(s) Found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode CHSC 114259.1Pests
Official wording
Numerous dead cockroaches observed behind refrigeration units and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Observed two adult dying cockroaches by the food prep sink and under the dishwasher. Observed multiple live cockroaches in the refrigeration gasket of the beverage refrigerator by the buffet line. Observed cockroaches at different stages of their life cycle, including one cockroach with an egg. Operator stated facility is under a pest control contract and was last at the facility in the first half of September. Facility must close due to active cockroach infestation. Facility must immediately contact pest control services to eliminate cockroach infestation. After pest control has completed service, facility must clean and sanitize floors, walls, and all food contact surfaces. All cracks, holes, and crevices must be sealed using materials that are smooth, durable and easily cleanable and non-absorbent. No spray foam is allowed. Contact this department 24 hours after the last pest control, at the earliest, to verify cockroach infestation has been eliminated. No evidence of cockroaches can be observed, including but not limited to, eggs and/or live or dead cockroaches. Submit a copy of the pest control report through email prior to calling.
Inspector’s notes
Red placard was issued.
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 insectsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Oct 11, 2023
No Violation(s) Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 5, 2023
Violation(s) Found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode CHSC 114259.1Pests
Official wording
Observed the following: 5 large cockroaches in the front cook line area on the floor, 2 live cockroaches climbing up the hood at the front cook line, many dead in a trap behind the ice machine, many dead inside the refrigerator next to the ice machine, one dead in the dining area near the buffet, many dead flies in the front kitchen and the walk-in refrigerator, multiple live flies around the back kitchen. Facility may not be operating with active insect infestations. Have license pest control come treat facility. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Repair all holes, cracks, and crevices in facility. Contact Environmental Health Services 24 hours after pest control treatment once no activity is seen in facility.
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. Red placard was issued.
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 insectsOfficial record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source