General Food Services · King County, WA

Mikou Teriyaki

Name: Mikou Teriyaki
Address: 6519 4th Ave S, King County, WA

6519 4th Ave S

Last inspected May 11, 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

7 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 11, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 insects

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 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 0600Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities

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, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Return Inspection

Oct 7, 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, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 3, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 65 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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 0600Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities

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

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

criticalCode 1900Food temperature

Official wording

No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

In plain English

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

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

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 10, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 26 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4700Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

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 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

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 0600Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities

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, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source

Return Inspection

Mar 29, 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, Mar 29, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 18, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 55 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment

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 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

criticalCode 1900Food temperature

Official wording

No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 14, 2023

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 17 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4400Contamination

Official wording

Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

In plain English

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

minorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment

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 0200Other