Mr Lu Seafood & Burgers
4752 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Rated “Excellent” · as of Oct 13, 2026
Mr Lu Seafood & Burgers was last inspected on October 13, 2026 and scored 18 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
October 13, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 18 points
1 critical3 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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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
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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
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 8 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 general Show violations
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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Satisfactory 17 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 general Show violations
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.
Official wording (code 4200)
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Official wording (code 4800)
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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Satisfactory 12 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Official wording (code 4800)
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.
Official wording (code 4000)
Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
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Unsatisfactory 20 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical4 general Show violations
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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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
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Official wording (code 4800)
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.
Official wording (code 2300)
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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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
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.
Official wording (code 2200)
Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
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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
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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
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