SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Don Quixote Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 9, 2026. The result listed by Sacramento County Environmental Management Department was “PASS”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Jan 30, 2024 to Oct 9, 2026.
Has Don Quixote Mexican Grill ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Routine
Oct 9, 2026
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
Hot and cold holding temperatures
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
May 28, 2026
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
HANDWASHING FACILITIES
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 19, 2025
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Apr 16, 2025
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 14, 2025
CONDITIONAL PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, COOLING METHODS
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 27, 2025
MINOR VIOLATIONS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Jan 31, 2024
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 30, 2024
CONDITIONAL PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
RESTROOMS MAINTAINED, SUPPLIED, AND ACCESSIBLE [Corrected at time of Inspection], HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.