Excellent

Cafe Happy

1406 40th St, Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle

Rated “Excellent” · as of Aug 27, 2026

Cafe Happy was last inspected on August 27, 2026 and scored 8 points. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 27, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 8 points

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

    Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 4200)

    Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling3 pts

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Official wording (code 3700)

    In-use utensils properly stored

May 20, 2021: 0021/05Mar 14, 2022: 151522/03Jun 5, 2023: 151523/06Apr 17, 2024: 101024/04Nov 1, 2024: 131324/11May 22, 2025: 5525/05Dec 19, 2025: 101025/12Aug 27, 2026: 8826/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood source10 pts

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Official wording (code 1000)

      Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

  2. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

  3. Satisfactory 13 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

      Official wording (code 3400)

      Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  4. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

      Official wording (code 2120)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

  5. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

  6. Satisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

      Official wording (code 3400)

      Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.