Smith Ranch Deli and Cafe
101 Smith Ranch Rd A, San Rafael, CA 94903
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 Sep 3, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
- No critical violations in the last two years.
- Keeps coming up: Cold water unavailable at hand sink. Hot and Cold water shall be provided to all faucets. Corrected on site: valve for cold water re-activated during inspection., cited 2 times.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 3
Routine Inspection
3 violations
- Minor Health and Safety Code § 113948
- Minor Cold water unavailable at hand sink. Hot and Cold water shall be provided to all faucets. Corrected on site: valve for cold water re-activated during inspection.
- Minor Health and Safety Code § 113947.1
- Passed Feb 9
Routine Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Dish machine (in use) observed not dispensing adequate sanitizer residual after completing multiple cycles. Dish machine shall adequately sanitize utensils in an approved manner. Instructed employees to cease use of machine and to utilize 3-compartment sink for manual warewashing. Discussed manual warewashing with staff at time of visit. 3-compartment sink was set up with 100 PPM Chlorine/bleach sanitizer solution during visit. At end of visit, dish machine was able to dispense adequate sanitizer solution.
- 2025
- Passed Mar 21
Routine Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Observed hot water not functioning at the back prep sink. Water must reach 120 F at this sink. Repair within 24 hours and email video confirmation to inspector.
- 2024
- Passed Jun 7
Routine Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Hand sink has a cup with liquid and a utensil in it. Hand sinks are for handwashing only. Cup and utensil removed.
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