Routine Inspection/Field Review
Oct 16, 2025
Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
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Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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.
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Proper thawing methods used
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.
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Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections
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.
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Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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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 problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source