Rosa Madera, a Sacramento restaurant, failed its latest health inspection on May 27, 2025. Health inspectors recorded several violations that resulted in the establishment receiving a yellow placard. Several food items were discarded due to improper temperature control and cooling practices.
Highlights
- The restaurant was made to discard flan, mashed potatoes, and beans because of improper temperatures.
- Several handwashing sinks had no paper towels and soap dispensers.
- The staff did not have the required food safety certificates and handler cards.
Yellow Card Issued to Rose Madera for Health Code Violations
Where: 7521 W Stockton Blvd, Ste 110, Sacramento, CA 95823
When: May 27, 2025
Rosa Madera was issued a yellow placard during its health inspection. It was cited for major violations, including improper food temperature and cooling methods.
The most serious of the issues was the temperature control. The flan was at 63-66°F in dessert equipment that was meant to be maintained at 41°F or lower. The cooling unit was not plugged in, leading to the destruction of three pans of flan.
Inspectors also noted additional critical violations, such as incorrect cooling of prepared foods. Mashed potato filling at 46°F, whole pinto beans at 48°F, and refried beans at 46°F were all incorrectly cooled overnight. These foods, totaling approximately 54 quarts, were voluntarily discarded.
Handwashing facilities were also a significant concern. The back handwashing station was obstructed by crates and equipment. Paper towel dispensers were not stocked in many places, including kitchens and tortilla preparation sinks.
The restaurant also lacked the necessary certifications. There was no food safety manager certificate, and food handler cards were incomplete or expired. Issues with equipment maintenance included a broken walk-in gasket and ventilation problems.
Follow-Up Scheduled
Since it received a yellow placard, Rosa Madera should be reinspected in 24-72 hours. An additional fee is applicable for this follow-up visit. To obtain a green placard, all major violations should be corrected. The posted placard should not be relocated or obscured from public view.
Rosa Madera’s health inspection disclosed serious food safety violations that need to be addressed immediately. The restaurant must correct all significant issues before reopening. A follow-up inspection will determine if the restaurant qualifies for a green placard and full operational clearance.
