General Food Services · King County, WA
9747 4th Ave Nw
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Routine Inspection/Field Review
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 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
In-use utensils properly stored
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 problemsProper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 problemsFood Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingCompliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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 issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 8 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
In-use utensils properly stored
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesProper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
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, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source