[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
During an inspection on February 3, the Sacramento health department flagged Galt China Express for several health code violations. As a result, the restaurant was issued a yellow placard.
Galt China Express
- When: February 3, 2026
- Where: 1061 C St #130, Galt, CA 95632
Galt China Express, a Chinese restaurant, was found to be non-compliant with the food safety code. The violations are as follows:
- All three handwash sinks were found blocked at the time of inspection and were corrected on-site.
- Fried chicken and cooked chow mein were observed on the cook’s counter with temperatures ranging from 78°F to 109°F. The operator said the food had been cooked 30 minutes before the inspection. The issue was corrected onsite.
- The operator was seen cleaning a sink and then handling raw meat without washing their hands. This practice was corrected immediately, the report noted.
- The operator was instructed to ensure all opened food bags are properly sealed, and the issue was corrected the same day.
- Grease strings were seen on hood filters above the wok station, the inspection report stated.
- Sanitizer test strips were not available at the time of inspection.
- A splash guard was missing between the three-compartment sink and the prep sink.
- The report mentioned that a gas rice cooker was stored outside of the required hood ventilation.
- No probe thermometer was available for checking food temperatures.
- Broken tiles were observed behind the front counter steam table, along with peeling walls near the mop sink.
A detailed report is available online…