Routine
Aug 27, 2026
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Sacramento County, CA
El Fuego Express Mexican Grill
1225 J St
Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
10 inspectionsRoutine
May 11, 2026
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Handwashing
Official wording
HANDWASHING FACILITIES
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 6, 2026
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURES
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Feb 20, 2025
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 30, 2025
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official wording
HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Sep 6, 2024
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official wording
HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 3, 2024
CONDITIONAL PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Handwashing
Official wording
HANDWASHING FACILITIES, COOLING METHODS
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 22, 2024
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Oct 6, 2023
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Handwashing
Official wording
HANDWASHING FACILITIES, HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 5, 2023
CLOSED
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Pests
Official wording
VERMIN AND ANIMAL CONTAMINATION, HANDWASHING FACILITIES, HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source
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