Meat/Fish Market · King County, WA
411 23rd Ave S
Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Educational Inspection
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, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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 insectsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source
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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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 insectsAdequate equipment for temperature control
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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Adequate equipment for temperature control
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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 2 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
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, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
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 issuesNonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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 temperatureAdequate handwashing facilities
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 problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source
Return Inspection
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, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 85 · Understand this area’s scale
9 recorded violations
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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 insectsWiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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 problemsPlumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections
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 contaminationProper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
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 problemsAdequate handwashing facilities
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 problemsFood in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives
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 contaminationProper cooling procedure
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 temperatureProper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (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 temperatureCompliance 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, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source
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