Grocery Store · King County, WA

Safeway #2980

Name: Safeway #2980
Address: 4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, King County, WA

4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jul 15, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 1000Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

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, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 25, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4000Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

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, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 17, 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, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 23, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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.

Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source