Aroma Cafe

1122 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901

Passed · Sep 30, 2026 Directions
98
Excellent BiteKarma score 98 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 Sep 30, 2026: passed with 1 violation.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Observed tofu out on the deli slicer at 45 F not in active prep. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41 F or below. Tofu moved to be cooked., cited 2 times.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 30

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Observed loafs of bread stored in a container on top of a crate. Crates are not approved food storage. Get NSF approved shelving that can be 6 inches above the floor.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Dec 4

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Observed tofu out on the deli slicer at 45 F not in active prep. Potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41 F or below. Tofu moved to be cooked.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jun 4

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Observed half and half and 2% milk in carafes at 45 F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cold held at 41 F or below or hot held at 135 F or above.

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