Hot Pot Restaurant in Sacramento Issued Yellow Placard Due to Health Code Violations

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 26 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]

The Sacramento County Department of Environmental Management conducted an inspection at Seapot on February 26 and cited the restaurant for multiple health code violations. The restaurant was issued a yellow placard.

Seapot

  • When: February 26, 2026
  • Where: 6009 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823

Seapot specializes in hot pot and Korean barbecue. The violations were as follows:

  • Pork broth was measured at 55°F while stored in an inadequate ice bath. Staff transferred the broth to smaller containers and moved them away from the heat source.
  • Several potentially hazardous foods in a cold top cooler were above 41°F. Pork stomach was at 49°F, pork blood at 47°F, tripe at 47°F, and cooked noodles at 44°F. The inspection report stated that the staff added ice during the inspection.
  • The report mentioned that the main automatic dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine while in use. A service technician primed the machine during the inspection.
  • The eatery had four expired California Food Handler cards.
  • An employee was observed not washing hands or changing gloves between tasks.
  • The ice machine interior had black mold-like residue, the report said.
  • Shellfish tags retained for 90 days were not organized in chronological order by date of sale.
  • A floor sink in the warewash area was clogged and overfilled. Staff cleared the obstruction during inspection.
  • The shrimp was improperly thawed without the required running water.
  • According to the report, raw chicken was stored above other meats in the walk-in cooler, and frozen raw chicken was stored next to tofu in the freezer.
  • Two spray bottles were found unlabeled in the kitchen storage.
  • Excessive water accumulation was observed in the walk-in cooler.
  • Several chipped or broken service plates were observed, ready for use.
  • The report mentioned that the rice scoop was stored in stagnant water with a pH of 5.5. Vinegar was added during inspection, lowering the pH to 3.5.
  • A wash basket was placed directly on the wet, unsanitary floor in the warewash area.
  • A leaking faucet was seen at the two-compartment prep sink.
  • Drain lines at floor sinks did not have the required one-inch air gaps in multiple areas, including near the bar soda machine.
  • The report noted that dumpster lids were left open.

A detailed report is available online…

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