[Editor’s note: The reports mentioned here include both routine inspections and reinspections conducted between December 1 and 5 and may not reflect the current or future health inspection status of the establishments.]
During recent routine inspections, the Sacramento health department inspected several restaurants. Some of the restaurants were flagged for violations and were issued yellow placards.
Restaurants That Received Green Placards After Follow-Ups
Inspections carried out from December 1 – 5 resulted in multiple health code violations across five restaurants. Upon reinspection, four out of five eateries received a green placard, while one was due for another inspection. The results were as follows:
Bangkok City Thai Cuisine
- Where: 1620 W El Camino Ave #147, Sacramento, CA 95833
- Inspection Date: December 1, 2025
- Follow-Up Date: December 2, 2025
In an inspection on December 1, the report listed several areas with accumulated grease, debris, and food residue, improper food storage, not working bulbs; a missing faucet; and peeling paint walls as violations. In the reinspection of the establishment, all the major violations were corrected.
The report urged the eatery to correct all the remaining issues within the given timeframe. The restaurant was issued a green pass on December 2. More details are available online.
Lotus Fusion
- Where: 1620 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833
- Inspection Date: December 1, 2025
- Follow-Up Date: December 2, 2025
During an inspection on December 1, Lotus Fusion was reported for violating the food safety code. Violations included improper thawing methods, no detectable sanitizer in wiping cloths, and improper storage of personal items.
In a reinspection held on December 2, it was noted that major violations were corrected and the establishment received a green placard. More information is available here.
MF Gyros & Burgers
- Where: 4419 Elkhorn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95842
- Inspection Date: December 3, 2025
- Follow-Up Date: December 4, 2025
The Sacramento health department issued a yellow placard to MF Gyros & Burgers on December 3. The report cited the presence of a dead cockroach, grease buildup and the absence of a probe thermometer. These violations resulted in a yellow placard.
On December 4, the health department conducted a reinspection, which included a reinspection fee to ensure compliance with all the major violations noted during the inspection. It received a green placard. More details on the reinspection are available online.
Yummy Cafe
- Where: 3005 Freeport Blvd B, Sacramento, CA 95818
- Inspection Date: December 4, 2025
- Follow-Up Date: December 5, 2025
Yummy Cafe was cited for health code violations during an inspection on December 4 including improper holding temperatures, soiled containers, and trash observed in multiple areas.
A reinspection was conducted the next day to determine the correction of major violations. Minor violations were noted during the reinspection, and the restaurant was issued a green placard. More information is available here.
Restaurant That Will Undergo Another Follow-Up
A follow-up inspection was completed on December 5. Inspectors found repeat violations, noting that several issues had not been corrected. The establishment is expected to undergo another reinspection to verify correction of the outstanding violations.
T&Z Chinese Restaurant
- Where: 2550 W El Camino Ave 8, Sacramento, CA 95833
- Inspection Date: December 4, 2025
- Follow-Up Date: December 5, 2025
T&Z Chinese Restaurant was unable to demonstrate basic food-safety practices; food handler records were incomplete; food was at unsafe temperatures; and an expired health permit was found during a routine inspection on December 4.
A reinspection was conducted on December 5 to follow up on the major violations. The health department found repeated violations in two categories. Staff handled raw shrimp without gloves and without washing their hands between tasks and food items were kept at the wrong temperature.
As a result, the restaurant will continue to display the yellow placard and is expected to undergo another reinspection. More details are available here.
The health department conducts routine inspections to monitor compliance with food safety regulations.
