More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was La Costa Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 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?
9 inspections on record, from Feb 1, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has La Costa Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 1, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspections
Routine
Nov 3, 2026
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing and sanitizing procedures
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 8, 2026
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 15, 2026
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Jan 30, 2025
PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES [Corrected at time of Inspection]
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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 29, 2025
CONDITIONAL PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE [Corrected at time of Inspection], HANDWASHING PROCEDURES [Corrected at time of Inspection]
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, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Feb 5, 2024
PASS
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Feb 2, 2024
CONDITIONAL 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, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 1, 2024
CONDITIONAL PASS
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
HANDWASHING FACILITIES [Corrected at time of Inspection], HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES [Corrected at time of Inspection], COOLING METHODS [Corrected at time of Inspection]
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.