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General Food Services · King County, WA

Kobuta & Ookami Katsu & Sake

121 15th Ave E

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

6 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 29, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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
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
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 temperature

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 26, 2025

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 temperature
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
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
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 temperature

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 19, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 30 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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
criticalCode 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 problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 20, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 2300Food temperature

Official wording

Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods

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
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 temperature

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Return Inspection

Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jul 17, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 50 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 temperature
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 temperature
criticalCode 2600Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

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 issues
criticalCode 0100Facility maintenance

Official wording

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

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