A Jack in the Box restaurant in Sacramento was shut down by health officials following the discovery of significant sanitation violations. The closure occurred after inspectors visited the location at 4849 Madison Avenue on Wednesday, July 1, and issued a red placard indicating an imminent danger to public health and safety.
The primary reason for the shutdown was a sewage overflow found in the warewashing area. Inspectors reported that the floor sink, mop sink, and floor drain were overflowing. Consequently, the warewashing sink and the commercial dish machine were rendered unusable, preventing the restaurant from properly cleaning dishes and utensils.
Beyond the sewage issue, inspectors documented six additional violations during the visit. Staff training information was not made available to the inspectors at the time of the inspection. Additionally, the table used for storing shredded lettuce was found to be improperly installed at the cook's line. Inspectors also noted that the lid on the exterior garbage dumpster was open.
Under Sacramento County regulations, a red placard signals an imminent danger to public health and safety. This status suspends the establishment's health permit until the cited violations are corrected. In contrast, a yellow placard indicates two or more major violations that are typically corrected during the inspection, while a green placard signifies that a restaurant has passed its inspection.
As of Thursday, July 2, the Jack in the Box had not yet been reinspected by health officials. The restaurant remains closed until the necessary corrections are made and the health permit is reinstated. Approximately one percent of food facility inspections in the county result in a closure, according to previous statements from county officials.
