General Food Services · King County, WA

A La Mode Pies Ballard

Name: A La Mode Pies Ballard
Address: 2034 Nw 56th St, #150, King County, WA

2034 Nw 56th St, #150

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 11, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3200Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Complete

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 26, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 0600Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate 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 wording

Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 1400Other

Official wording

Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 26, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 1400Other

Official wording

Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 23, 2024

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4100Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 1, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4100Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 1500Other