[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 19 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
Nena’s Mexican Restaurant underwent a routine health inspection on November 19 by the Sacramento health department. The assessment report revealed that the restaurant was cited for several health code violations, including improper food holding temperature and inoperative equipment.
Nena’s Mexican Restaurant
- When: November 19, 2025
- Where: 232 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811
Nena’s Mexican Restaurant was found to have numerous health violations. According to the report, the restaurant had the following violations:
- The facility does not have an employee with a Food Safety Manager Certificate.
- The report noted one expired food handler card.
- Ham and chicken nuggets stored in the prep-top cooling unit measured 51-53°F after two hours. The items were immediately relocated. Raw shrimp measured 49°F in the lowboy cooler, while cooked chicken, carnitas, fresca, raw eggs, chili, cooked beef, and chorizo measured at 43-45°F in the walk-in cooler.
- The report noted black debris inside a bottle of tequila in the drink storage unit.
- Light slime covered the ice machine’s interior panel, while the two-door cooler prep top had heavy old food buildup and black stains.
- Around 30 old mouse droppings were inside a non-working cooler storing cups and liquor bottles, according to the report. The droppings appeared dry and light grey.
- Dirt, old food debris, and grime were observed on fan guards in the walk-in cooler, the floor behind the ice machine, and the storage room near the office.
- Inspectors noted deteriorated or torn rubber door gaskets on the two-door prep cooler, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and three-door prep cooler. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was observed at 43°F.
- Heavy ice condensation was observed on the rubber curtain of the walk-in freezer, the report said.
- The report mentioned that the last inspection report was unavailable for review. It said that the facility must keep this report readily available upon request.
- The report noted that a dish machine had been added to the bar without approval, marking a repeat violation.
- The facility’s health permit has expired. The report requested the establishment to provide proof of a valid health permit.
The complete report is accessible online.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the health inspection report, the establishment received a yellow card. A reinspection will be conducted within 24-72 hours. The restaurant is expected to correct all major violations to receive a green placard. The eatery must also evaluate the area for potential entry points for rodents and ensure ongoing pest monitoring.
