United Deli

Official wording

Observed an employee rinsing his/her hands in the 3-compartment sink and then proceeding to dry his/her hands with a cloth towel in the kitchen area. [Corrective action] Ensure employees wash and dry their hands in the handwashing facility and use an approved hand towel, such as paper towels or a heated air hand drying device. Educate the employees.

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.”

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.