General Food Services · King County, WA

Ku

Name: Ku
Address: 5210 University Way Ne, King County, WA

5210 University Way Ne

Last inspected May 28, 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

4 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 28, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · 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 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, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 3, 2025

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

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Dec 4, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3300Contamination

Official wording

Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 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 problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 22, 2024

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, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source