Return Inspection
Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
Crawfish Hotpot
9447 Rainier Ave S
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Satisfactory
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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
9 inspectionsReturn Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 30 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
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 problemscriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Feb 26, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 85 · Understand this area’s scale
5 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 insectsminorCode 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 problemscriticalCode 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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode 1900Food temperature
Official wording
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source
Educational Inspection
Dec 23, 2025
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, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Jun 26, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 22 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 5000Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
In plain English
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 issuescriticalCode 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 findingcriticalCode 1100Contamination
Official wording
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
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 contaminationcriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Feb 7, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Aug 22, 2024
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 35 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
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 temperaturecriticalCode 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 findingcriticalCode 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 problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Mar 6, 2024
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 18 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 3000Food temperature
Official wording
Proper thawing methods used
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 temperatureminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 problemscriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source
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