Marin County, CA

The Lighthouse Cafe

Name: The Lighthouse Cafe
Address: [Object Object], Marin County, CA

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Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Only Minor Violation(s) Found

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Quick Answers

When was The Lighthouse Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 22, 2026. The result listed by Marin County Environmental Health Services was “Only Minor Violation(s) Found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Aug 14, 2024 to Jan 22, 2026.
Has The Lighthouse Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 14, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Jan 22, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official Wording

Grated cheese (Monterey jack) observed at 53 degrees F in one door Avantco refrigerator. ~ 1.5 cups Monterey jack cheese voluntarily discarded into the compost container. prep refrigerator: internal temperature of whole shell egg: 52 degrees F - voluntarily discarded into the compost container. Observed half and half in open container at 51 degrees F. ~ 3.5 cups half and half discarded down the drain.

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 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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 14, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113984.dOther

Official Wording

Food debris encrusted on deli slicer blade. / Disassemble slicer to 3-step wash each piece.

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

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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

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