Public Health Rules in Marin County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marin County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Marin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Restaurant Grade Cards

Every food facility in unincorporated Marin County must post a color-coded compliance placard from Environmental Health Services within five feet of the front door after each routine inspection. Green means Pass, yellow Conditional Pass, red Closed; altering or hiding the placard can trigger permit suspension.

Marin County Food Facility Placard Posting

Some Restrictions

Marin County Code of Ordinances § 7.24.070

(a)Posting placard. Upon completion of a routine inspection or reinspection, the health officer shall post at every food establishment the appropriate placard, as determined by the health officer. The placard shall be posted so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the food establishment. "Clearly visible to the general public and to patrons" shall mean:(1)Poste...

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Rodent Control

Marin County Code § 7.08.040 requires every building and premises in the county to be kept positively free from rats by the owner, lessee, occupant or agent. Section 7.08.050 backs that up with a general sanitation duty, and § 7.08.110 declares rat-harboring conditions a public nuisance the health officer must abate.

Marin County Duty to Keep Property Free of Rats

Some Restrictions

Marin County Code of Ordinances §§ 7.08.040, 7.08.050, 7.08.110

7.08.040 - Premises to be kept free from rats. All buildings and all premises of whatever kind and for whatever use within the county of Marin shall be positively freed from rats by the owner, lessee, occupant or agent thereof by such means as may be prescribed by the board of health. 7.08.050 - Sanitary conditions required. All buildings and premises of whatever kind and for whatever use, shal...

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Public Health Rules by City in Marin County

1 cities in Marin County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San RafaelPop. 58,994

2 verified rules • Food Handler Certification, Rodent Control

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