Sacramento County health inspectors shut down gas station, restaurant. Here’s why
Sacramento County health inspectors shut down a local Chevron gas station and Indian restaurant for a variety of violations, including a cockroach infestation.
Meanwhile, seven other food-serving facilities received yellow placards for issues ranging from dust and grease to slime buildup and moldy food.
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.
Here are the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Oct. 17, through Wednesday, Oct. 23, 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 health inspectors close local restaurant, gas station
Elk Grove Chevron, 9146 Harbour Point Drive in Elk Grove, had six violations on Monday, Oct. 21.
Sacramento County health inspectors shut down the gas station due to a broken hot water faucet.
Additional violations included a blocked hand wash sink with no soap or paper towels, missing food safety certification
To-go boxes were improperly stored near the front counter, and food boxes were on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Inspectors also noted ice buildup inside the freezer in the health report.
The establishment had not been reinspected as of Thursday, Oct. 24.
Namaste Sacramandu, 1148 Fulton Ave., Suite A, in Sacramento, had 12 violations on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The Indian restaurant was shut down by health inspectors for an active cockroach infestation.
Inspectors observed more than 10 cockroaches in various life stages in several areas, including near the tandoori oven, under the handwashing and warewashing sinks and inside a utensil soaking bin.
Additional violations included debris on the can opener tooth in the dry storage area and dust or food debris accumulation on fan guards, prep tables and utensil bins.
Inspectors also found uncovered food, deteriorating gaskets in the reach-in cooler and an expired health permit.
The restaurant had not been reinspected as of Thursday, Oct. 24.
Local restaurants cited for food safety violations
The following Sacramento County restaurants had violations the week of Oct. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 23, 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.
Moos Pheeb Market, 2300 Florin Road in Sacramento, had 11 violations on Monday, Oct. 21.
Sacramento County health inspectors cited the Hmong supermarket for several violations, including moldy tomatoes and eggs stored at unsafe temperatures.
Additionally, inspectors said food items lacked the proper labels.
A three-door freezer holding pompano fish had a condensate line draining into a bucket, and a large recycling bin was improperly placed on top of food cases in the hallway near the restrooms.
Several packaged items, such as meats, noodles and spring rolls, were from unapproved sources.
The market was also selling products from facilities without proper permits or licenses, as confirmed by the California Department of Public Health, the health report says.
The establishment had not been reinspected as of Thursday, Oct. 24.
Haya Sushi, 7086 Auburn Blvd., Suite 170, in Citrus Heights, had eight violations on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The sushi restaurant had a blocked kitchen sink filled with utensils and no paper towels in the men’s restroom.
Ground tuna was found thawing improperly in standing water in the sushi prep area.
Other foods, including chicken, noodles and imitation crab, were found stored at improper temperatures.
Additionally, both the required food safety certificate and California food handler cards were unavailable for review.
The restaurant had not been reinspected as of Thursday, Oct. 24.
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express, 905 C St. in Galt, had 16 violations on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Sacramento County health inspectors cited the restaurant for multiple violations, including food stored at unsafe temperatures.
The restaurant failed to provide a food safety manager’s certificate or food handler cards for review during the inspection.
Employees’ personal beverages were placed on food-related equipment and preparation surfaces, and an employee was seen using an apron to dry their hands.
Additionally, old meat debris was discovered on the meat slicer blade and guard.
The restaurant had not been reinspected as of Thursday, Oct. 24.
Fire Wings, 1700 15th St. in Sacramento, had eight violations on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Sacramento County health inspectors cited the restaurant for several health and safety violations.
A sanitizer bucket was blocking the bar hand sink, and the soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink was inoperable.
Food items, including chicken wings and noodles, were stored at unsafe holding temperatures.
Additionally, one employee lacked a valid food handler card and the restaurant’s posted health permit was not current.
Inspectors also reported heavy dust buildup on fan covers throughout the facility, as well as grease accumulation along the cook line.
The establishment had not been reinspected as of Thursday, Oct. 24.
The Coconut River Park, 5489 Carlson Drive, in Sacramento, had 16 violations on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The restaurant had a blocked handwashing sink near the cook’s line with trash can placed in front of it.
The handwashing station lacked paper towels, and multiple foods, such as tofu and curry, were being held at unsafe temperatures.
An employee’s beverage was stored in the prep cooler, while employees’ food was improperly kept in the prep area.
Inspectors saw one employee using their cell phone and then touching a food container without washing their hands or changing gloves.
Other sanitation issues included pink slime in the ice machine, slime buildup in the floor sink and dust accumulation in the filters.
As of Thursday, Oct. 24, the restaurant had not been reinspected.
Dumpling & Tea, 3000 Freeport Blvd., Suite 4, in Sacramento, had nine violations on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Several foods, including dumplings, garlic oil and creme brulee, were at unsafe temperatures, Sacramento County health inspectors said, and pork dumplings were mproperly cooling in a refrigerator.
Additionally, three boxes of pot sticker wraps were stored improperly on a rolling cart near the chest freezer, and raw shell eggs were placed above ready-to-eat foods, posing a contamination risk.
Inspectors also observed black mold-like growth on a sink, white residue on the wall and personal employee items improperly stored among facility supplies in the dry storage area.
As of Thursday, Oct. 24, the restaurant had not been reinspected.
Sibling By Pushkin’s, 1813 Capitol Ave., Suite 100, in Sacramento, had nine violations on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The restaurant was cited for multiple violations, including a meat slicer with visible food debris and slime mold-like accumulation in the ice machine.
Additionally, food items, including cheeses, tofu and fish eggs, were being held at unsafe temperatures.
Refrigerators were observed with deteriorating gaskets.
Inspectors also noted to-go containers improperly stored, with reams hanging off the shelf and touching the floor.
As of Thursday, Oct. 24, the restaurant had not been reinspected.
