[Editor’s note: we received the following statement on Friday, July 11, 2025, from the restaurant regarding the closure: “Our café was temporarily closed due to an equipment issue with our hot water heater, which was undergoing repair at the time of the health inspector’s visit. The closure was precautionary and not due to any broader sanitation or operational concerns. We resolved the issue promptly and reopened for business at 8 a.m. the following morning, July 11.
Bella Bru has proudly served the Sacramento community for over 22 years. We employ more than 40 hardworking team members, support numerous local vendors, and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and hospitality. We appreciate our customers’ continued support and look forward to welcoming them every day.”]
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department performed food safety inspections across eateries on June 10. Inspectors found multiple violations at Bella Bru Natomas during a routine check. Following the inspection, officials issued a red placard and suspended operations.
Please note that the name and the details mentioned here are based on the report published on the official health inspection website. It may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Bella Bru Natomas failed a routine health inspection on July 10.
- Inspectors cited improper food storage temperatures, dirty utensils, and additional violations at the Sacramento café.
- Food inspectors issued a red card to the Natomas-based outlet and ordered it to close temporarily.
Bella Bru Natomas
Bella Bru Natomas is known for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service (Source: bellabrucafe.com)
- Where: 4680 Natomas Blvd Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95835, United States
- When: July 10, 2025
This multi-chain cafe serves Sacramento residents breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. The location caters to breakfast, lunch, and dinner crowds. The café’s offerings include popular items such as eggs Benedict and shrimp tacos.
However, the Natomas location of the popular cafe was cited for health violations in a recent inspection. The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department issued Bella Bru Natomas a red placard accordingly. It also asked the cafe owners to stop food operations.
Inspection Findings
The on-site inspectors noted multiple violations of food storage temperatures at Bella Bru Natomas. They observed that potentially hazardous foods like hard-boiled eggs measured 56°F-58°F. It failed to meet the required 41°F or below criterion.
Inspectors also noted that hot water was not available at the café. Additionally, the water heater was broken at Bella Bru Natomas.
The Sacramento-based establishment was then cited for multiple hygiene violations. Violations included unclean meat slicers and dirty soda machine nozzles.
The inspection noted that food was stored in a way that posed cross-contamination risks. Chicken was kept next to beef, posing a cross-contamination risk.
Inspectors observed debris beneath the front counter. Inspectors noted a sticky spill beneath the two-door freezer in the kitchen. Unsanitized cut boards were another violation noted by the inspectors during the routine inspection.
The 3 reach-in refrigeration units were in poor repair as water was observed underneath them. Knives were stored in a bucket of unclean sanitation solution at Bella Bru Natomas. Inspectors observed the hand sink being used for non-handwashing purposes.
The food inspectors reported that the men’s restroom at Bella Bru Natomas did not have a handwashing sign. Further, mops were stored directly against the wall at the cafe.
The café must correct all violations and pass reinspection to receive a green placard and resume operations.
