General Food Services · King County, WA
1416 1st Ave
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Educational Inspection
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 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 problemsPlumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections
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 contaminationProper washing of fruits and vegetables
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Official score: 30 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingAdequate handwashing facilities
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.
More about handwashing problemsCompliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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 issuesProper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 66 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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 problemsWarewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 problemsPotential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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 contaminationFood-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemsGarbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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 issuesFood Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingProper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
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 contaminationCompliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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 issuesAdequate handwashing facilities
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.
More about handwashing problemsPIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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 issuesProper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 problemsFood and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
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 problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source
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