[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 17 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department performed a health inspection at East Market & Restaurant on November 17. A missing paper towel dispenser and more violations were listed in the Afghan restaurant’s inspection report. The department will conduct a reinspection to check compliance.
East Market & Restaurant
- Where: 3405 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821, United States
- When: November 17, 2025
East Market & Restaurant serves Afghan cuisine with a focus on Halal food. Popular menu items include Kabuli Pulao, Bolani, and various Halal meats.
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department offered a yellow placard to East Market & Restaurant due to major violations. The violations mentioned in the report are as follows:
- The paper towel dispenser at the Afghan food establishment was not working during the inspection.
- According to the report, improper cooling of three 5-inch hotel pans of lamb stew was noted at East Market & Restaurant. The pans were found in the walk-in cooler of the facility. The interior temperature measured 47°F.
- The report added that raw chicken was stored incorrectly, as it was directly touching lamb meat at the Sacramento facility.
- The health department noted an unclean meat band saw at East Market & Restaurant. Additionally, the underside of the cut plate of the meat band saw had an old, discolored meat residue.
- An open bag of flour was stored right next to the large mixer at the Afghan food establishment.
- As per the report, boxes of frozen foods were stored directly on the floors in the walk-in freezer of the Sacramento facility.
- The walk-in cooler floors were found to have old spilled liquid and blood, the report stated.
- Staff used a stainless steel bowl as a scooper, which is not approved.
- Heavy ice condensation was noted in two areas of the walk-in freezer, including the floor.
- The report stated that ice was found in a food container of the Afghan food establishment.
- A thermometer was missing in the two-door reach-in cooler at the rear of the Sacramento food facility.
- The report added that the back door at East Market & Restaurant was not closed during the inspection.
The complete inspection report is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The latest inspection report of East Market & Restaurant mentioned that many repeat violations from the last inspection were seen at the facility. If the non-compliance with regulations continues, the department may take further action.
A reinspection will be conducted at the Sacramento food establishment within 24 to 72 hours. East Market & Restaurant may receive a green placard if the violations are corrected by then.
