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Restaurant · Sacramento County, CA

El Mercadito

2868 Northgate Blvd Ste 101

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Apr 1, 2026

PASS

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 7, 2026

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.

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Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 22, 2025

PASS

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 29, 2024

PASS

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

COOLING METHODS

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 temperature

Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Mar 29, 2024 · Original Source

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