Neighborhood Cafe
17165 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188
Rated “Excellent” · as of Sep 24, 2026
Neighborhood Cafe was last inspected on September 24, 2026 and scored 15 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 15 points
1 critical2 general-
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))
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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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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
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 3 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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
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Complete 0 points
Educational Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 13 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 general Show violations
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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))
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation3 pts
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Official wording (code 3600)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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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 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 38 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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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))
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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
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
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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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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.
Official wording (code 3100)
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.