General Food Services · King County, WA

Alem Restaurant

Name: Alem Restaurant
Address: 4423 Rainier Ave S, King County, WA

4423 Rainier Ave S

Last inspected Jul 7, 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

7 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jul 7, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 2, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 2300Food temperature

Official wording

Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 19, 2025

Satisfactory

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, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jul 5, 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, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source

Return Inspection

Feb 13, 2024

Satisfactory

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, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 8, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 40 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 0200Other

Official wording

Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 1600Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling procedure

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.

Oct 23, 2023

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, 2023 · Original Source