Novato
BiteKarma BiteKarma

Homeward Bound of Marin

1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949

Passed · Jul 23, 2026 Directions
97
Excellent BiteKarma score 97 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 23, 2026: passed with 1 violation.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: 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., cited 2 times.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 23

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor 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.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Dec 11

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor 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.
  5. Passed Jan 8

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor <div>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. </div>
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Jan 19

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor 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.