Mamita Cocina Mexicana

340 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 94949

Passed · Apr 9, 2026 Directions
91
Excellent BiteKarma score 91 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 Apr 9, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 9

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114149.3
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 113984.d
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114268
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 113953.2
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 24

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Observed large 16 quart container of black beans prepared on 4/23/25 cooling in walk in refrigerator. Foods must be cooled from 135 - 70 *F within 2 hours and 70 - 41 *F within 4 hours. 16 quartz of black beans were voluntarily discarded.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Mar 14

    Follow-up Inspection

    No violations

  7. Passed Mar 11

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical In the bar area, the chlorine concentration in the mechanical dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm, and the second dishwasher chlorine concentration was at 25 ppm. [CA] Always provide a chlorine sanitizing solution at 50 ppm to properly sanitize the utensils.
    • Critical In the cook line, masa internal temperature readings were measured at 54F, 52F, and 49F in different parts of the food. Carnitas internal temperature readings were at 118F and 120F in the hot holding container, raw fish 45F, and pre-cooked chicken 45F in the cold holding drawers, and pico de gallo sauce at 45F in the cold holding insert. [Corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F when hot.
    • Critical Hot water temperature reading was 105F in the dump sink in the bar area. [Corrective action] The hot water temperature shall be at least 120F.

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