Starting Gate Restaurant
504 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
Rated “Good” · as of Aug 28, 2026
Starting Gate Restaurant was last inspected on August 28, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 28, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 5 points
1 critical-
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
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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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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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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Unsafe or returned food wasn’t thrown out, or prepared food wasn’t date-marked.
Official wording (code 1100)
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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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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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.
Official wording (code 1500)
Proper preparation of raw shell eggs
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Unsatisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical 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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Unsatisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.
Official wording (code 1500)
Proper preparation of raw shell eggs
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Unsatisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.
Official wording (code 1500)
Proper preparation of raw shell eggs
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Complete 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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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.