MARIN KITCHEN CAFE INC
7805 SW 24 ST #120
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildups. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildups. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor under counter across from mop sink. Employee removed and discarded vermin. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler at kitchen area not cooling properly 50F. **Warning**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildups. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front counter switch gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands and then switched gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed TOMATO SAUCE in reach in cooler at kitchen area with mold like substance. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Kitchen; ham (53F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (52F - Cold Holding); RAW BACON (53F - Cold Holding) in double door reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator less than four hours. **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BREADED PORK STEAK (122F - Hot Holding); Display; EMPANADAS (117F - Hot Holding); CROQUETTES (90F - Hot Holding) at front counter , as per operator less than one hour. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area with pots and pans in it. Employee removed during inspection. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to mop sink at front counter. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pasta salad at self service reach in cooler located at dining area no production date. As per operator, product was made two days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind small refrigerator soiled with grease like substance located next to cook line. Observed wall next to kitchen entrance soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to reach in freezer by window at dining area. One dead under roach under preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed one dead roach in kitchen area next to double door reach in cooler **Time Extended**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pasta salad at self service reach in cooler located at dining area no production date. As per operator, product was made two days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of double door reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with debris next to interior vent. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind small refrigerator soiled with grease like substance located next to cook line. Observed wall next to kitchen entrance soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches above entrance in kitchen area and two behind reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed one live roach on the side of the double door reach in cooler a located at the kitchen area. Operator killed roach and discarded it during call back. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to reach in freezer by window at dining area. One dead under roach under preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at front counter. Employee removed ice scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pasta salad at self service reach in cooler located at dining area no production date. As per operator, product was made two days prior. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of double door reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with debris next to interior vent. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind small refrigerator soiled with grease like substance located next to cook line. Observed wall next to kitchen entrance soiled with food debris. **Warning**
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at reach in double door cooler Moldy pork. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches above entrance in kitchen area and two behind reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed CROQUETTE FILLING (50F - Cold Holding); MILK (51F - Cold Holding); CUT CHEESE (55F - Cold Holding) at double door reach on cooler located at kitchen area.. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed CROQUETTE FILLING (50F - Cold Holding); MILK (51F - Cold Holding); CUT CHEESE (55F - Cold Holding) at double door reach on cooler located at kitchen area.. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pans stored on the kitchen floor.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of sauces stored on the kitchen floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed black reach in freezer with ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the glass reach in cooler with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed glass reach in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter, kitchen area storage area in no clean and disorganized.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cheese no covered in the front area reach in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter reach in cooler soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).