Sacramento County health officials routinely inspect local restaurants to ensure they meet public health standards. During a July 28 inspection, Pier 50, a sushi restaurant in Folsom, was cited for multiple health code violations. The restaurant is required to address the violations ahead of a follow-up inspection.

Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on July 28. It may not represent the future health inspection status of the sushi restaurant.

Highlights

  • Pier 50 in Sacramento was cited for several health code violations on July 28.
  • The violations include improper food storage methods, among others.
  • A follow-up inspection will verify the implementation of corrective actions.

Pier 50

Pier 50 in Sacramento cited for health code violations on July 28
Food served at Pier 50 in Sacramento (Source: Instagram @pier50_sushi)
  • Where: 330 Palladio Pkwy #2045, Folsom, CA 95630
  • Date: July 28, 2025

Pier 50 in Folsom underwent a routine health inspection on July 28. The inspection revealed several health code violations in the restaurant, which resulted in it receiving a yellow placard.

One of the first major violations cited was employees preparing food without washing their hands. Washing hands before food prep is a requirement to prevent cross-contamination.

Inspectors also flagged improper storage of temperature-sensitive foods. Items such as bulgogi, salmon, chicken, mackerel, and beef were found stored at 62°F, well above the safe limit for perishable foods. Additional violations included fish stored at 48°F in the walk-in fridge and batter kept at 49°F.

Inspectors also observed employees washing their hands in a food prep sink, rather than in a designated handwashing sink. Employees should wash their hands only in a designated handwash sink and not in any other sink.

A detailed health report of Pier 50’s latest inspection is available online.

Follow-Up Inspection

The inspection resulted in the restaurant receiving a yellow placard. It means that a reinspection will be done within 24-72 hours from the time of this inspection. The management needs to correct all the major violations before the follow-up inspection to receive a green placard.

The health department enforces food safety regulations to protect public health and prevent potential risks.