General Food Services · King County, WA

Ballard Coffee Company

Name: Ballard Coffee Company
Address: 5905 15th Ave Nw, King County, WA

5905 15th Ave Nw

Last inspected Sep 22, 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

Sep 22, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · 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

criticalCode 2500Chemicals

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 18, 2026

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 7, 2025

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

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 21, 2024

Satisfactory

Official score: 16 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 3200Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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 3300Contamination

Official wording

Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

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

minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 13, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 21 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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

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

criticalCode 1500Other

Official wording

Proper preparation of raw shell eggs

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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 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 4700Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source