Active Culture Cafe

490 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 94949

Passed · Apr 6, 2026 Directions
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Excellent BiteKarma score 94 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 6, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 6

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 113996
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 113984.d
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114190
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114259.1
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114130
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 18

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Observed black beans cooling in large plastic container in walk in refrigerator measured internal temperature at 47 *f and 48 *F. All potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 135 - 70 *F within 2 hours and from 70 - 41 *F within 4 hours. Operator stated that the black beans were prepared the previous night and has exceeded the cooling time limit. About 16 qt of black beans were discarded. Ensure foods are cooled in shallow pans and uncovered when cooling.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jul 26

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Mechanical dishwasher was in use recordede with 0ppm chlorine at final rinse. Discontinue use until repaired to dispense 100ppm chlorine at final rinse. Use test strips to verify. Divert all ware washing to 3 comp sink.

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