Roosters On The River, the waterfront restaurant at Riverbank Marina, has been slapped with a yellow health placard after a Sacramento County inspection on Monday that turned up a string of food-safety and facility problems. County records say inspectors cited issues with temperature control, sanitation and required documentation that must be fixed before the restaurant can be cleared.
What inspectors found
According to WhatNow, the inspection report for the 1379 Garden Highway spot lists several major violations. Inspectors documented a large pan of cooked potatoes and peppers being held without proper temperature control, and full containers of beans and rice stored in shallow 4 to 5 inch pans in the walk-in. A thermometer placed in ice registered 20°F, which was noted in the report.
Inspectors also called out peeling protective wrapping on an ice machine, ice paddles stored directly on the freezer floor, and an open personal drink sitting on a prep table. At the hand-washing sink, soap and paper towels were missing, and the men's restroom had no toilet paper. The report further cited incomplete food-handler documentation, a missing EMD permit, and advised that food-handler paperwork be corrected within 30 days.
What a yellow placard means
Under Sacramento County’s Green-Yellow-Red placard program, a yellow placard is a conditional pass that signals there are violations requiring immediate correction, according to the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department. The department’s guidance notes that a follow-up inspection is generally scheduled within about 24 to 72 hours, and that unresolved or repeat problems can lead to a red placard and closure.
Next steps and restaurant response
According to WhatNow, the county plans to reinspect Roosters On The River within 24 to 72 hours, and the yellow placard will stay posted until the cited items are corrected. The outlet reported that it reached out to the restaurant for comment but had not received a response as of publication.
Local context
Roosters On The River opened its Riverbank Marina location in early 2024 and has become a popular riverfront brunch and dinner destination, according to KCRA. Diners who want to check on a restaurant’s status can look for the posted placard at the entrance or review inspection reports on the county’s site at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com.
