Novato Shell

1390 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

Passed · Aug 27, 2026 Directions
92
Excellent BiteKarma score 92 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 Aug 27, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Health and Safety Code § 114130, cited 2 times.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 27

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114130
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114047
  3. Passed Feb 23

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 113953.2
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114000
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114130
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 113984.d
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114115.c
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114269
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114130.1
  4. 2024
  5. Passed Jan 5

    Follow-up Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Observed display case in front of register checkout at 51*F on top shelf. Items included 8 eggs and 5 sausage breakfast sandwiches. All PHF shall be kept at 41*f < or 135*F >. Operator voluntarily discarded the noted items and instructed to discontinue use of top shelf of unit until repairs are made.
    • Minor No hot water available at time of inspection for food prep/spray sink. Potable supply of hot and cold water shall be provided at all times. Instructed operator to repair/adjust sink to provide hot water. Operator stated they will have repairman come out to fix sink.
    • Minor Observed the top shelf of refrigeration unit holding at 55.6 *F and the two middle shelves at 45- 46 *F. Minimal air flow observed coming from unit in these sections of shelving across from wines. Observed the top shelf at 44 *F and middle shelves at 42.9 *F. Low air flow and internal thermometer did not match probe measurement for temperature. The following items were discarded: 6 sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, 2 stuffed cheese pretzels, 6 hot pockets and 8 egg salad/ roast beef sandwiches. Do not use areas noted in unit until repaired to hold temperatures at 41 *F. Provide separate standing thermometers in this area of shelving.

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