Sacramento County inspectors shut down 2 restaurants for mold, cockroaches. Which ones?
Sacramento County health inspectors closed two local restaurants due to cockroaches, mold and other food safety violations.
Meanwhile, six other local facilities received yellow placards for issues ranging from rodent droppings to fruit flies and improperly stored meat.
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, he said.
Health inspectors recently closed a local Jack in the Box and two other restaurants due to cockroach infestations.
In Sacramento, Jack in the Box at 4435 Florin Road, Kings Pizza & Wings at 6421 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 102, and Everest Curry at 1728 Broadway, all passed reinspections and received green placards.
Here are the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Wednesday, Sept. 26 through Wednesday, Oct. 2, as of Thursday afternoon:
If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email The Sacramento Bee at servicejournalists@sacbee.com. The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.
Sacramento County restaurants closed due to food safety violations
Tolo Afghan Market & Restaurant, 2654 Marconi Ave., Suite 112, in Sacramento, had 18 violations on Monday, Sept. 30.
Sacramento County health inspectors closed the business after discovering an active cockroach infestation.
Inspectors also observed missing handwashing supplies, improper holding temperatures for raw foods such as chicken and beef patties, and cross-contamination between raw poultry and vegetables.
Other food safety violations included mold on a refrigerator, water leaks under sinks and bulk food items stored incorrectly on the floor.
The facility was reinspected on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and received another red placard.
Bali Kitchen, 1100 Front Street, Suite 150, in Sacramento, had 14 violations on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
The Indo-Chinese restaurant was shut down after inspectors found three coolers unable to maintain proper food temperatures, as well as a nonfunctional cold display case. It was excessively hot throughout the entire facility.
Additional violations included improper food storage temperatures, personal items stored improperly throughout the facility and a lack of food safety certification for an employee.
Inspectors also reported unsanitary conditions, including slime in the ice machine, heavy grease on walls, sticky residue on cooler handles and mold in cooler racks.
As of Thursday, Oct. 3, the restaurant had not yet been reinspected.
Local steakhouse, liquor store and more cited for health violations
The following Sacramento County restaurants had violations the week of Sept. 26 through Wednesday, Oct. 2, resulting in a conditional pass.
Only the dates of violations are listed. Due to the conditional pass and receipt of yellow placard, a reinspection was or will be conducted within 24 to 72 hours of the inspection. The reports are linked.
For updates on individual restaurants, you can search the EMD website here.
Kitchen 15, 1630 K St. in Sacramento, had eight violations on Monday, Sept. 30.
Health inspectors found a personal water bottle stored in the food preparation area.
Raw ground meat was stored over whole meats in the walk-in cooler, and raw meats were stored above whiskey cubes in the stand-up freezer.
Additional issues included improperly reheated rice in a steam table for hot holding, to-go containers stored on the floor in the storage area and food including heavy whipping cream, grits, Hollandaise sauce and milk at incorrect temperatures.
As of Thursday, the restaurant had not been reinspected.
Natomas Food & Liquor, 4000 East Commerce Way in Sacramento, had nine violations on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Sacramento County health inspectors cited the liquor store for multiple food safety violations, including the presence of a dead cockroach and a lack of soap at the employee restroom handwash sink.
Additionally, mold buildup was observed in the ice machine, and there was debris throughout the facility.
Health inspectors said milk was being improperly stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler.
Food items including milk and eggs were measured at unsafe temperatures.
The business had not been reinspected as of Thursday.
Country Waffles, 6986 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights, had 14 violations on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Health inspectors cited the restaurant for rodent activity after discovering three rodent droppings beneath the soda machine.
An employee failed to wash his hands after cracking eggs, then washed his hands without using soap.
Potentially hazardous foods including shredded cheese and sliced tomatoes were stored at improper temperatures.
Additionally, personal items such as a cell phone and car keys were left near food preparation areas.
According to inspectors, there was food debris buildup on equipment and surfaces throughout the facility —including the meat slicer, the walk-in refrigerator, the floor sink in dry storage area, hood filters and knives mounted in the storage area.
As of Thursday, the restaurant had not been reinspected.
Our Family BBQ & Pies, 2326 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite J, in Sacramento, had 16 violations on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Inspectors discovered several violations, including a lack of soap and paper towels at the hand sink.
An employee out gloves on before washing their hands and handling ribs.
Potentially hazardous foods, including eggs, milk and chicken, were stored at improper holding temperatures.
Chemicals were stored alongside to-go containers and canned foods.
The restroom door lacked a self-closing mechanism, and personal items including as car keys and drinks were found on food prep surfaces.
Additionally, the meat slicer showed debris accumulation, and there was grime in various areas throughout the restaurant.
As of Thursday, the restaurant had not been reinspected.
Flying Wok Restaurant, 3311 Power Inn Road, Suite 103, in Sacramento, had eight violations on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
The restaurant was cited for improperly stored potentially hazardous foods, including rice and chow mein.
Inspectors found multiple knives with old meat residue, stored alongside rusted tools. Other utensils had encrusted food.
Prepackaged raw beef was stored next to raw chicken, and deep fryer basket handles were wrapped in unsanitary foil.
The walk-in cooler had a heavy buildup of food residue, and the hand sink showed oil and grease accumulation.
Additionally, inspectors discovered dirty lids and bulk containers, as well as grease on ventilation hood filters.
The restaurant had not been reinspected as of Thursday.
Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse, 1111 J Street, in Sacramento, had 8 violations on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Health inspectors cited the restaurant for several violations, including the presence of fruit flies near the hand sink and bread warmer.
The restaurant lacked soap and paper towels at the hand sinks.
Potentially hazardous foods at the buffet were held without proper documentation.
There was a sewage backup affecting multiple drains, and inspectors found moldy strawberries found in an unused cooler.
Additionally, there was ice buildup in the ice cream freezer, and containers of food lacked sneeze guard protection.
The restaurant had not been reinspected as of Thursday.
