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Bys Drive in

2901 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Mar 10, 2026

Bys Drive in was last inspected on March 10, 2026 and scored 38 points. Inspectors found 6 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 10, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 38 points

3 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

    Hot food was held slightly too cool (130–134°F).

    Official wording (code 1720)

    Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))

  • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

    Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

    Official wording (code 2600)

    Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

    Official wording (code 0600)

    Adequate handwashing facilities

  • 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

    Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.

    Official wording (code 4000)

    Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

  • GeneralFood handling3 pts

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Official wording (code 3800)

    Utensils, equipment, linens properly stored, used, handled

Apr 1, 2022: 0022/04Jan 25, 2023: 5523/01Jun 7, 2023: 5523/06Jan 4, 2024: 0024/01Aug 20, 2024: 232324/08Feb 24, 2025: 151525/02Mar 10, 2026: 383826/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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

    • 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 23 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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))

    • 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 upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

  3. Complete 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

  5. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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