Return Inspection
Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
Kau Kau Barbeque Market
656 S King St
Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsReturn Inspection
Sep 11, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 50 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode 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, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source
Educational Inspection
Sep 2, 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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Aug 24, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
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 findingcriticalCode 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, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Educational Inspection
Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Satisfactory
Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Apr 7, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 40 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 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 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 2500Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Oct 7, 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, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Aug 7, 2024
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 35 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 2110Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (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 temperaturecriticalCode 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, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source