[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 5 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
Sacramento County Environmental Management Department conducted a health inspection at food establishments in the County. J’S Railroad Cafe & Tony’s Fried Chicken were flagged by the inspecting officers for violating the food safety code.
J’s Railroad Cafe
- Where: 1844 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815, United States
- When: November 5, 2025
J’s Railroad Cafe serves Chinese cuisine and bar-style offerings in Sacramento. A health inspection at the facility revealed the following violations, as listed in the health inspection report:
- Potentially hazardous foods were found outside the recommended holding temperatures.
- According to the report, inspectors observed staff skipping the sanitation step during ware washing, and chlorine sanitizer was measured at 0 ppm.
- An ice machine with black mold-like growth on plastic ice-making components was cited.
- The report mentions that several old rodent droppings in the dry storage area and food ingredient containers at the cook’s line were unclean with a heavy accumulation of residue.
- Uncovered food items were lying in the 4-door reach-in freezer and refrigerator. Unclean squeeze bottles were found at the cook’s line, according to the report.
- Observed a box of onions and 2 bags of rice stored on the floor in the back dry storage area and a knife handle wrapped with unapproved, unsanitary black tape.
- The report mentions that an old, unsanitary plastic coating was observed on the doors of the 4-door reach-in cooler.
Tony’s Fried Chicken
- Where: 4147 23rd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820, United States
- When: November 5, 2025
Tony’s Fried Chicken is a fast food restaurant that serves drumsticks, wings, and thighs that are perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. A health inspection was conducted at the restaurant, where the following violations were cited:
- The report highlights the observation of several mouse droppings, a total of about 30, on soda syrup boxes, on prep tables, on shelving with food storage, and in other areas within the facility.
- Employees were observed not following proper procedures for food storage, cooking, reheating, and handling personal items.
- The food safety manager’s certification was not available, as per the report.
- The report mentions that latex gloves were used for food preparation.
- A paper towel was found stored outside the dispenser in the kitchen restroom.
- Several bags of food were kept uncovered in the walk-in freezer.
- A spray bottle with unidentified liquid contents was found in the ware wash area.
- The report cites a bin of dry goods in the rear storage area with a missing label.
- Grocery bags with ink printing were being used to wrap food items stored inside the walk-in freezer and prep cooler reach-in.
Complete details of all the violations that were cited at the restaurant can be accessed here…