Meat/Fish Market · King County, WA

Bert's Markets Inc

Name: Bert's Markets Inc
Address: 1801 41st Ave E, King County, WA

1801 41st Ave E

Last inspected Jun 3, 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

7 inspections

Return Inspection

Jun 3, 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, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 19, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 60 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

criticalCode 1600Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling procedure

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 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.

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criticalCode 0400Handwashing

Official wording

Hands washed as required

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.

Apr 29, 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

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 7, 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.

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

Return Inspection

Aug 28, 2024

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, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 19, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 43 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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.

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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

criticalCode 0400Handwashing

Official wording

Hands washed as required

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

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

criticalCode 1200Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

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, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review