Marin County, CA

Homeward Bound Of Marin

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Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Only Minor Violation(s) Found

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When was Homeward Bound Of Marin last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 23, 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Jan 19, 2024 to Jul 23, 2026.
Has Homeward Bound Of Marin ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Jul 23, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official Wording

Multiple potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) observed in 1-door glass refrigeration unit measured at improper temperatures and held since day prior. Yogurt sauce measured at 54F, ricotta measured at 55F and house made caesar dressing measured at 48F. PHFs shall be maintained under proper temperatures. PHFs discarded at time of visit.

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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 11, 2025

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114197Handwashing

Official Wording

Front hand sink observed not properly draining. Ensure all wastewater is proper disposed. Person in charge called of service at time of inspection. Alternate hand sinks available for use.

Inspector’s Notes

Green placard issued. Minor violations were found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415)473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection or ask the 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.

Jan 8, 2025

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Other

Official Wording

Chicken fried steak at 110 F on the counter. Chicken fried steak at 115 F in the warmer. Potentially hazardous foods must be hot held at 135 F or above. Chicken moved to the warmer and the warmer was increased to 150 F.

Inspector’s Notes

Green Placard Other 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 or ask the food facility for the inspection report.

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, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 19, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114419Food temperature

Official Wording

Foods such as BBQ sauce and chocolate sauce were kept out of temperature control without a processed food registration. A processed food registration is required for canning and holding food outside of temperature control. These items were all moved to refrigeration.