Okay

Southern Taiwan

1104 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Sep 1, 2026

Southern Taiwan was last inspected on September 1, 2026 and scored 17 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 1, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 17 points

1 critical2 general
  • 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 upkeep2 pts

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Official wording (code 4900)

    Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used

Apr 12, 2021: 131321/04Jan 11, 2023: 5523/01Jul 16, 2024: 232324/07Oct 21, 2024: 404024/10May 13, 2025: 101025/05Oct 8, 2025: 353525/10Sep 1, 2026: 171726/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 35 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

    • 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

  3. Unsatisfactory 40 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical3 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.

      Official wording (code 0200)

      Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

    • 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

      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

    • 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 23 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical4 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 temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods 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

    • 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

  5. 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

  6. Unsatisfactory 13 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical2 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 temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods 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

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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.