Educational Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Complete
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, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
The Tap Room At Pike Place
1525 1st Ave, #16
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsRoutine Inspection/Field Review
Apr 20, 2026
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 insectsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Dec 10, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 2300Food temperature
Official wording
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Jul 21, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 5000Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
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 issuesminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 3300Contamination
Official wording
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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 contaminationcriticalCode 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 issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Dec 3, 2024
Satisfactory
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Apr 4, 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 insectsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source