General Food Services · King County, WA

Carita Market

Name: Carita Market
Address: 31007 Pacific Hwy S, A, King County, WA

31007 Pacific Hwy S, A

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 26, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 13, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Complete

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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jul 29, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 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 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, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 28, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 10, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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.

May 21, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 30 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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

criticalCode 1710Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 21, 2024 · Original Source