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General Food Services · King County, WA

Google Cafe Root

1021 Valley St N

Last inspected Aug 20, 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

4 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 20, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 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 contamination

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 27, 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

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 15, 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 15, 2024 · Original Source

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