Adalberto’s Mexican Food underwent a routine health inspection by the Sacramento health department on October 15. The inspection revealed several health code violations, including unlabeled chemical bottles and improperly stored or temperature-controlled foods.

Please note that the result mentioned here is from a health inspection conducted on October 15 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.

Adalberto’s Mexican Food

Food handler cards were incomplete/missing
Screenshot of the inspection report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/sacramento)
  • When: October 15, 2025
  • Where: 3101 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento

According to the health inspection report, the violations of the health code were as follows:

  • The report noted that the carnitas and birria consommé were stored at incorrect temperatures on the flat grill. The issue was corrected by using a double boiler for proper heating.
  • Staff weren’t familiar with sanitizer test strips, so on-site training was provided.
  • The report further mentioned that the shredded beef with peppers and onions was held at 126–135°F, below the required temperature. The item was reheated to 165°F or higher. Raw chicken and beef were also out of temperature in the walk-in cooler, which measured 48°F.
  • Inspectors found a densely packed container of shredded beef in the walk-in cooler at 45–46°F, indicating improper cooling since the previous day.
  • The report noted that an employee skipped the sanitizing step while washing a container. It was corrected by setting up proper sanitizer and re-cleaning the item, with staff training on correct procedures.
Inspectors found carnitas and birria consommé held improperly on the flat grill. The issue was corrected by using a double boiler for proper heating.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/sacramento)
  • The breakfast menu didn’t include the required advisory for undercooked eggs, a repeat violation. A handout was provided, and correction is required within 14 days.
  • Inspectors found raw meats stored above ready-to-eat ham and cheese in the prep cooler, and packaged raw ground beef mixed with ham and shredded pork in the walk-in.
  • The report mentioned that chemical bottles were stored on a shelf by the employee restroom without labels.
  • Self-serve chips and salsa stations were missing sneeze guards.
  • Syrup splatter was found under the front counter, on soda syrup lines and cases. Moreover, a monitoring trap on a shelf contained a few dead cockroaches, and minor residue was noted on the cooked foods walk-in fan covers.

The detailed health inspection report is available here.

Follow-Up Inspection

Inspectors found raw meats stored above ready-to-eat ham and cheese in the prep cooler, and packaged raw ground beef mixed with ham and shredded pork in the walk-in.
Screenshot of the inspection notes (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/sacramento)

Adalberto’s Mexican Food received a yellow placard after the routine health inspection revealed several health code violations. The restaurant is expected to correct all the violations to receive a green placard. A follow-up inspection will occur within 24 to 72 hours.