Excellent

Varlamos Pizzeria

3617 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle

Rated “Excellent” · as of Oct 28, 2026

Varlamos Pizzeria was last inspected on October 28, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 28, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 10 points

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

    No person in charge who knew the food-safety rules, or no certified manager on staff.

    Official wording (code 0100)

    PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

  • 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

Dec 23, 2021: 3321/12Nov 8, 2022: 0022/11Oct 17, 2023: 8823/10Apr 10, 2024: 202024/04Oct 16, 2024: 5524/10Apr 16, 2025: 7725/04Sep 3, 2025: 5525/09Oct 28, 2026: 101026/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  2. Satisfactory 7 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  3. 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling5 pts

      Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.

      Official wording (code 1400)

      Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

    • 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

    • GeneralPests5 pts

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

      Official wording (code 3200)

      Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  5. Satisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • 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 temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

  6. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  7. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.