[Editor’s note: The reports mentioned here include both routine inspections and reinspections conducted between November 17 and 21 and may not reflect the current or future health inspection status of the establishments.]
The Sacramento health department conducted routine inspections at several restaurants. Health inspectors issued yellow placards to multiple restaurants for health code violations.
Restaurants Get Green Placards After Follow-Ups
During the routine inspections held in the restaurants between November 17 and 21, four restaurants were cited for health code violations. The eateries have now received green placards.
East Market & Restaurant
Storefront view of East Market & Restaurant (Source: Yelp)
Where: 3405 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
Inspection Date: November 17, 2025
Follow-Up Date: November 19, 2025
The Sacramento health department issued a yellow placard to the Afghan restaurant East Market & Restaurant on November 17. The eatery reported wrong food storage methods, an unclean meat band saw, and a missing paper towel dispenser.
During a reinspection, the eatery earned a green placard. The report noted that all major violations were corrected and instructed the restaurant to continue correcting all other violations observed in the original routine inspection report. More information on the report is available here.
My Tho Vietnamese Cuisine
Storefront image of My Tho Vietnamese Cuisine (Source: Yelp)
Where: 6175 Stockton Blvd, Suite 270, Sacramento, CA 95824
Inspection Date: November 18, 2025
Follow-Up Date: November 21, 2025
After the routine inspection of My Tho Vietnamese Cuisine revealed several violations, the assessment report revealed 40 old rodent droppings, old food, and heavy grease accumulation. The establishment received a yellow placard as a result.
In a reinspection on November 21, the restaurant earned a green placard. A follow-up inspection, which included a fee, confirmed the restaurant addressed the major violations. More details on the report are available here.
King Palace
Storefront image of King Palace (Source: Yelp)
Where: 5829 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824
Inspection Date: November 18, 2025
Follow-Up Date: November 19, 2025
The Sacramento health department conducted a routine health inspection at King Palace on November 18. The restaurant was cited for excessive black mold growth and several containers of uncovered food and received a yellow placard as a result.
The health department conducted a reinspection with a fee to ensure compliance with all the major violations noted during the inspection. A green placard was issued to the eatery. More details on the reinspection are available online.
Nena’s Mexican Restaurant
Storefront image of Nena’s Mexican Restaurant (Source: Yelp)
Where: 232 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811
Inspection Date: November 19, 2025
Follow-Up Date: November 20, 2025
Nena’s Mexican Restaurant got a yellow placard during a routine inspection on November 19. Inspections found violations including improper food holding temperatures, inoperative equipment, evidence of mice, and unclean food contact surfaces.
The facility received a green placard following a reinspection the next day, with all violations corrected. More information on the inspection is available here.
Routine inspections help ensure restaurants meet health standards and provide safer dining for the community.