Roaches, gnats and mold-like substances found at Sacramento-area restaurants, reports say

Sacramento County inspectors shutdown a sushi restaurant this week due to a German cockroach infestation, the latest restaurant inspection reports show.

An additional 15 restaurants in the area were given yellow placards due to improper holding temperatures and lack of cleanliness throughout the kitchens.

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 Bee. About 1% of inspections result in a closure.

Last week, health inspectors closed Sno-White Burgers, but the restaurant reopened on Feb. 2 after passing a reinspection.

Here are the Sacramento County food facility inspections for Feb. 1 through Wednesday, as of noon Thursday:

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

Health inspectors close Sacramento sushi restaurant

WeDaShii, 1841 Howe Ave in Arden Arcade, had 14 violations on Wednesday.

German cockroaches were observed in the following areas: two nymphs were seen behind broken coving tiles at sushi prep line, 15 to 20 nymphs and adult cockroaches were seen behind a two-door refrigerator at cook’s line near mechanical panel, two cockroach eggs were seen below infested two-door refrigerator unit on floor, and on the wall behind a sushi prep line around taped area, the report said.

Additionally, “several dead cockroaches and eggs” were observed “throughout facility on floors and counters.”

Inspectors also observed improper reheating of miso soup. There was buildup surrounding the soda spouts of soda machines. According to the report, several boxes of food were stored directly on the floor of a walk-in refrigerator.

“Grease accumulation” was also seen on ventilation hood filters.

There was no report posted on the Sacramento County website stating the the restaurant has passed reinspection as of Thursday afternoon. However, The Sacramento Bee called the restaurant and representatives said the establishment was open.

The owner declined to comment on the closure.

Sacramento County restaurants cited for health violations

The following Sacramento County restaurants had violations the week of Feb. 1 through Feb. 7, 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.

Caribbean Fire Grill, 1501 N C St. in Sacramento, had 11 violations on Tuesday.

During Tuesday’s inspection, white rice, cornmeal and beans, rice, and pork ribs were not at the proper holding temperatures. Two packs of frozen beef empanadas were stored at room temperature, and were not being thawed properly during the inspection, according to the report.

Raw packaged meat and packaged vegetables were stored in the same drawer in the freezer. Additionally, a bag of potatoes and a box of bananas were stored on the floor near a walk-in cooler.

Healthy Habit Subway, 600 J St. in Sacramento, had 11 violation on Monday.

Inspectors observed roast beef slices and ham slices outside of proper holding temperatures on Monday. Additionally the meat slicer had “visible signs of meat residue around the blade,” according to the report.

Three mouse droppings were observed on Monday in bottom cabinets under self serve soda dispenser.

The restaurant had an additional violation the following day during a reinspection.

Journey to the Dumpling, 7419 Laguna Blvd in Elk Grove, had 13 violations on Tuesday.

Inspectors observed improper cooling methods for the following foods on Tuesday: par cooked beef, shrimp, chicken, and a large metal container filled 8 inches deep with pre-fried rice.

Food safety certificate and food handler cards were not available during the inspection.

The “back storage sugar and salt bulk bins” had ripped-open bags of starch and flour, according to the report.

Inspectors observed various areas throughout the restaurant with either grease, debris, residue or dust. The unsanitary areas included: the side of the back merchandiser; the soda syrup rack; dry storage shelves; floor and all containers in the storage area hallway; walk-in fan covers and all shelving.

According to the report, the “kitchen back door gate and hallway back door have air gaps at the bottom.”

Babylon City Marktet, 1745 Watt Ave. in Arden Arcade, had 10 violations on Tuesday.

Water bottles were being stored inside hand washing sink basin, according to the Tuesday report. Inspectors also observed the meat slicer was “unclean to sight and touch.” Additionally, produce was stored directly on the “floors in main walk-in cooler.”

Brookfields II, 4343 Madison Ave in Amber Park, had 12 violations on Monday.

The following foods were seen at improper holding temperatures on Monday: a container with sauteed mushrooms, cooked shrimp, sliced tomatoes, cooled beef, cooked chicken, and partially cooked vegetables.

Inspectors observed employees washing their hands without soap, according to the inspection report.

Black mold was seen inside the ice machine, according to the report.

Four violations were noted in a reinspection on Tuesday.

LowBrau, 1050 20th St. in Sacramento, had eight violations on Monday.

Inspectors observed beer cheese and sauteed onions at improper holding temperatures. According to the Monday report, the automatic dishwasher was measured at 0 PPM sanitizer and was ran six times prior to inspectors arrival.

Employees’ open personal drinks were observed on the prep table. Additionally, 10 fruit flies were seen in the dry storage area.

Aviator’s restaurant, 6151 Freeport Blvd in Executive Airport, had 12 violations on Monday.

Inspectors “observed old meat debris on meat slicer blade and blade guard,” Monday. One of the cooks touched his head while talking to inspectors on Monday, according to the inspection report. He was instructed to wash his hands.

A mold like accumulation was seen inside of the bulk ice machine, according to the report. A pancake mix, that was located in the bulk food storage was left open multiple times throughout the inspection, according to the report. Tubs and boxes of food were on the floor in a walk in dry storage area, on Monday.

The restaurant had a repeat violation on Wednesday and received another conditional pass due to improper holding temperatures.

Shinwari Market & Restaurant, 3323 Watt Ave in Arden Arcade, had 24 violations on Monday.

Inspectors observed an employee who “failed to sanitize container after washing with soap and rinsing.” Another employee was seen moving trash bins with gloves, then going inside “to food prep without removing gloves and washing hands.”

Food managers certificate and food handler cards were missing.

Open cups were seen on the cooks area and metro shelf above bulk bins, according to the report. Moldy cauliflower heads were seen inside a walk-in cooler. “Bags with sugar and bag with flour stored on the floor at retail area,” according to the report. “Heavy dust” and flour buildup was observed by inspectors on ceiling vents above bread.

Nick the Greek, 7460 Elk Grove Blvd in Elk Grove, had five violations on Wednesday.

Cooked rice and falafel were observed in improper holding temperatures.

The food safety certification and food handler cards were missing, according tot he report.

One Stop Market, 5960 24th St. in Sacramento, had 11 violations on Wednesday.

No paper towels were available at the hand wash sink and restroom, during the inspection.

“Mold like accumulation” was seen inside of ice machine, according to the Wednesday report. Gnats were also observed in the ware wash area, near an overfilled garbage can. The floor drain at the soda machine area, had an accumulation of food, debris and mold.

Papas & Wings, 803 C St in Galt, had seven violations on Wednesday.

Inspectors observed a mold-like accumulation on the inside of the soda nozzles. There was also mold-like accumulation inside both of the restaurants ice machines.

The floor drain in the bar area had an accumulation of food, debris and mold, according to the report.

Red Robin Burger & Spirits, 7990 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights, had four violations on Wednesday.

Inspectors observed employees failing to wash their hands after handling raw beef patties, then handling bread.

The dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm sanitizer, according to the report, as well as “wiping towels on prep tables” that are used in cooking area.

Mimosa House Gold River, 2180 Golden Centre Lane in Gold River, had five violations on Wednesday.

Measured batters for waffles and pancakes were in the incorrect holding temperatures on Wednesday. Additionally, no paper towels were available at kitchen hand sink, according to the report. The ware wash area was partially blocked by stacked five gallon buckets.

7 Eleven, 3311 W El Camino Ave. in Sacramento, had two violations on Wednesday.

Hot dogs and quarter pound sausage on the hot roller were being held at improper holding temperatures, according to the Wednesday report. Additionally, a ”tamale inside hot cabinet under time control lacks time tracking,” according to the report.

KFC/A&W, 2312 Arden Way in Arden Arcade, had 11 violations on Wednesday.

No paper towels were available in the men’s restroom and women’s restroom on Wednesday, according to the report. Two employee drinks were found on the food prep counter on top of boxes, according to the report.

Cheese sauce, cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, macaroni, and American cheese were not in the proper holding temperature due to a walk-in cooler being broken.

Inspectors observed gaps “between ventilation hood unit filters at cooks line,” according to the report. There was also a leak at the chicken prep sink by the cooks line.

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