General Food Services · King County, WA

Aji Sushi & Grill

Name: Aji Sushi & Grill
Address: 13176 Newcastle Commons Dr, B, King County, WA

13176 Newcastle Commons Dr, B

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 21, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 3700Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils properly stored

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 3100Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; proper date marking

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 9, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 3400Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

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

minorCode 5000Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

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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

minorCode 3100Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; proper date marking

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 12, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4400Contamination

Official wording

Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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.

Feb 1, 2024

Satisfactory

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 3000Food temperature

Official wording

Proper thawing methods used

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 3100Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; proper date marking

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 4000Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

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, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 10, 2023

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 3100Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; proper date marking

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 3700Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils properly stored

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 2120Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source