Slime and dirt at Jimboy’s Tacos. What else did Sacramento County restaurant inspectors find?

Panda Express, Jimboy’s Tacos and Noah’s New York Bagels were among the local restaurants recently cited by Sacramento County health inspectors.

The inspectors handed out yellow placards to a total of eight local eateries and two convenience stores for safety violations ranging from cockroaches and flies to a broken knife wrapped in duct tape.

A yellow placard signals two or more major violations, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide. These are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection.

A red placard signals “imminent danger to public health and safety” and suspends the health permit until violations are corrected. This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.

In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed the inspection.

The county conducts roughly 14,000 inspections a year, and 97% of all restaurants pass their inspections, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee. About 1% of inspections result in a closure.

Here are the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Aug. 22 through Wednesday, Aug. 28, as of noon Thursday:

If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email Sacramento Bee reporter Brianna Taylor at btaylor@sacbee.com. The Bee will publish weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.

Sacramento County restaurants, convenience stores for health violations

The following Sacramento County restaurants had violations the week of Aug. 22 through Aug. 28, resulting in a conditional pass.

Only the dates of violations are listed. Most restaurants fully pass reinspection within 72 hours. The reports are linked. For updates on individual restaurants, you can search the EMD website here.

Doma Restaurant, 9521 Folsom Blvd., Suite A, in Sacramento, had 14 violations on Wednesday.

Sacramento County health inspectors found a number of “potentially hazardous foods” including vegetables, fish cakes and eggs, according to the Wednesday report.

The hot water at the three-compartment ware wash sink and dish machine was not up to state health code.

Inspectors observed an empty paper towel dispenser in the restroom and open bags of dry food in the storage room.

“Old food debris build-up” was on the floor below the prep sink, the report said, and frozen raw meat was improperly thawing on the preparationt table.

Inspectors found a broken knife wrapped in duct tape and a household microwave in the kitchen.

The toilet lid in the restroom was missing, the report said. Also, the flush handle was broken.

There were no hand-washing signs in the restroom.

California food handler cards were not available for review at the time of inspection.

As of Thursday afternoon, the restaurant had not been reinspected.

My Tho Vietnamese Cuisine, 6175 Stockton Blvd., Suite 270, in Sacramento had 11 violations on Tuesday.

Sacramento County health inspectors observed old meat residue on the meat slicer and “mold-like” residue inside the ice machine, according to Tuesday’s report.

A number of “potentially hazardous foods” were outside proper holding temperatures, including meat, seafood, broth and vegetables, according to Tuesday’s report.

Inspectors found shrimp improperly thawing in a prep sink, as well as a container of green onions under a sink.

Clean dishes and sauce bottles were stored next to raw food in the prep area, the report said, and “unsanitary” containers and bottles were under the prep table.

Grocery bags with ink printing were being used to wrap food items for freezer storage.

Inspectors found “soiled wiping cloths with no sanitizer” on countertops and an insufficient number of sanitizer buckets in the food prep areas.

The toilet tissue dispenser was empty in the men’s restroom, and a tissue roll was on top of the grab bar.

Lastly, there was no valid food safety certificate available at the time of inspection.

The eatery was reinspected on Wednesday and received a green placard.

Melty, 486 Howe Ave., in Sacramento, had 12 violations on Monday.

Sacramento County health inspectors found a number of foods outside proper holding temperatures including meats, cheese and tomatoes.

An employee did not wash their hands before transitioning to food prep, Monday’s report said.

According to Monday’s report, the hand-washing sink was partially blocked by a fan and the paper towel dispenser was stored over food service trays.

Debris was on the meat slicer, the report said, and there was grease buildup on the tallow bin.

Inspectors found a dead cockroach under the soda line and two flies in the kitchen area.

In addition, the restaurant was using improper sanitizing techniques and improperly storing its mop.

Inspectors found a personal drink on the prep table and another in a cooler over cheese intended for use.

There were a couple of gaps in the ceiling including one near the water heater.

The eatery was reinspected on Tuesday and received a yellow placard.

Sourdough & Co, 8166 Delta Shores Circle, Suite 110, in Sacramento, had eight violations on Monday.

The restaurant was ordered to discard a number of foods after Sacramento County health inspectors deemed them “unfit for human consumption.”

The list included bags of soup, macaroni and cheese, and vegetables, according to Monday’s report.

In addition, chicken and tuna salad was found outside of their proper holding temperatures.

The restaurant was improperly washing its equipment, the report said, and employees did not have adequate knowledge of their duties.

Inspectors found sanitizer cloths with “no detectable sanitizer” solution on them.

There was “excess residue” on the ice tea dispenser and soda fountain nozzles, and “dust accumulation” on the ventilation hood.

The cabinets below the ice tea and soda fountain units were “unclean with dark residue.” That was a repeat violation, the report said.

A portion of the floor was covered with debris and restaurant employees could not provide sanitizer test strips at the time of inspection.

Lastly, the certified food safety manager was not at the restaurant at the time of the inspection.

The eatery was reinspected on Wednesday and received a green placard.

Rosa Madera, 7521 W Stockton Blvd., Suite 110, in Sacramento, had 17 violations on Tuesday.

The restaurant was missing a couple of sinks, according to the Tuesday report.

Other sinks were either blocked by bulk food or missing paper towels. Also, one sink did not have a splash guard.

Sacramento County health inspectors found a number of foods outside of their proper holding temperatures, including tomatoes, beans, eggs, meat, salsa, potatoes and seafood.

Employees were ordered to discard a number of foods, including batches of beans, salsa and meat.

An employee did not wash their hands after handling raw foods and then touched other food and utensils.

The inside of the ice machine had “dark residue,” the report said, and there was residue on the inner rim of the soda gun.

Inspectors found bottles and cans intended for facility use at risk for contamination, and grease and residue accumulation below the grill.

A condiment cup with no handle was being used as a scooper, the report said.

The men’s urinal was not flushing and the hand washing signs were not in the restrooms at the time of inspection.

As of Thursday afternoon, the restaurant had not been reinspected.

Sutterville Food Mart, 1400 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, had nine violations on Aug. 22.

Croissant hot dogs were destroyed after Sacramento County health inspectors discovered they were outside of proper holding temperature.

The food was “unfit for human consumption,” the Aug. 22 report said.

There was no sanitizer at the facility to properly cleanse kitchenware. Also, at least one employee did not have adequate knowledge of proper ware washing procedures.

Additionally, personal drinks and food were being stored alongside food intended for sale.

The soda fountain nozzle was caked with residue, the report said, and motor oil was being stored with cups and lids.

The convenience store was reinspected on Aug. 23 and received a green placard.

Panda Express, 405 K St., Suite 235, in Sacramento, had five violations on Aug. 23.

Sacramento County health inspectors found an empty paper towel dispenser at one hand washing station and an empty soap dispenser at another.

Seafood and meat were outside of proper holding temperatures, the report said.

Inspectors observed an employee dry their hands on their apron and then touch to-go containers.

In addition, a condenser leak was in contact with sealed boxes of food stored in a walk-in freezer.

The eatery was reinspected on Monday and received a green placard.

Jimboy’s Tacos, 405 K St., Suite 220, in Sacramento, had 12 violations on Aug. 23.

Sacramento County health inspectors found beans, cheese and salsa outside proper holding temperatures, according to the Aug. 23 report.

Rice had been improperly cooled.

Inspectors found “slime accumulation” on the freezer, “old debris accumulation” inside the cold drawer and “dust accumulation” inside the walk-in cooler and employee restroom.

Lastly, the restaurant did not have a food safety certified employee.

The eatery was reinspected on Monday and received a green placard.

Noah’s New York Bagels, 1901 J St., Suite B, in Sacramento, had two violations on Aug. 22.

According to the Aug. 22 report, a number of “potentially hazardous foods” were outside of proper holding temperatures.

The list included meat, tomatoes and cream cheese.

A container of eggs was thrown away after being incorrectly time-controlled per the state health code.

The bagel shop was reinspected on Aug. 23 and received a green placard.

Dillard Store, 9797 Dillard Road, in Wilton, had 15 violations on Aug. 22.

According to Sacramento County health inspectors, an employee did not remove their gloves before using their cell phone and then touched food.

Another employee did not sanitize a food container before returning it to the steam table.

The paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand washing sink, the report said. It appeared employees were using loose napkins stored near the sink instead.

A number of foods were outside of proper holding temperatures including vegetables, eggs, meat and cheese.

In addition, the restaurant could not provide proper documentation for its carnitas.

Employees’ drinks were on the prep table and raw meat was stored above cooked food in a walk-in at the time of inspection.

Bulk food containers did not have labels.

Lastly, the restaurant could not supply a food safety manager certificate or food handler cards at the time of inspection.

The store was reinspected on Aug. 23 and received a green placard.

This story was originally published August 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM.