Good

Canlis Restaurant

2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Apr 28, 2026

Canlis Restaurant was last inspected on April 28, 2026 and scored 17 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 28, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 17 points

2 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood source5 pts

    Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.

    Official wording (code 1200)

    Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

  • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

    Cold food was held above 45°F.

    Official wording (code 2110)

    Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

    Permit not posted.

    Official wording (code 5000)

    Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

Jun 9, 2021: 101021/06Nov 2, 2023: 252523/11Oct 2, 2024: 3324/10Feb 27, 2025: 101025/02Apr 28, 2026: 171726/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source5 pts

      Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.

      Official wording (code 1200)

      Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  2. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

  3. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

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

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Official wording (code 2700)

      Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan

    • 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.