Red Whale Coffee

169 Paul Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

Passed · Apr 23, 2026 Directions
95
Excellent BiteKarma score 95 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Apr 23, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 23

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114107
    • Minor Hot water measured at maximum 110F at faucet. Maintain hot water at minimum 120F at the faucet. Investigate cause.
    • Minor Health and Safety Code § 114089
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Mar 13

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Dishwasher took 2 tries to achieve 160 F. Dishwasher must reach 160 F when in use. Test daily.

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BiteKarma scores around Red Whale Coffee, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.

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