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Emma's Restaurant

817 Francisco Blvd W, San Rafael, CA 94901

Passed re-check · May 12, 2026 Directions
22
Poor BiteKarma score 22 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 May 12, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Health and Safety Code § 113996, cited 2 times.
  • #1 in San Rafael's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 20 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 12

    Follow-up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed May 11

    Routine Inspection

    20 violations, 20 critical
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Health and Safety Code § 113953.3
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Health and Safety Code § 114051
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Health and Safety Code § 114099.7
    • Critical Health and Safety Code § 114099.1
    • Critical Health and Safety Code § 113996
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Minor violations were observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.
    • Critical Health and Safety Code § 114268.1
  4. 2024
  5. Passed Aug 15

    Follow-up Inspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Aug 13

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical An employee was observed portioning raw chicken and other vegetables into a bowl and handling it to the cook, then he proceeded to portion raw beef and shrimp and other vegetables into a bowl without changing gloves in the preparation area. [Corrective action] To prevent cross-contamination, provide utensils for each ingredient, and ensure to change gloves each time they are contaminated.
    • Critical In the preparation area, several food items were observed to be stored at ambient temperature: Raw bean sprouts, had an internal temperature reading of 69F, fried tofu 51F, garlic with oil 76F, and fried tofu submerged in water at 103F. In the cold holding unit sesame ball (tapioca) internal temperature was at 64F. In the hot holding unit, veggie rolls were at 94F. [Corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41 °F or at or above 135 °F.
    • Critical Two containers with cooked chickenand beef were observed being cooled on the counter. Internal temperature readings were measured at 108F cooked beef, and at 120F cooked chicken. According to the person in charge, the foods were in the cooling process for about one hour; however, after an hour during the inspection, the beef internal temperature reading was 95F and chicken at 101F. [Corrective action] Food that is cooked and then cooled must be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Total of 6 hours.

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