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El Senor Pollo de Kent

501 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Kent

Rated “Good” · as of Oct 19, 2026

El Senor Pollo de Kent was last inspected on October 19, 2026 and scored 8 points. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 8 points

2 general
  • 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 temperature3 pts

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Official wording (code 3000)

    Proper thawing methods used

Apr 26, 2021: 0021/04May 9, 2022: 3322/05Jan 30, 2023: 0023/01Jul 11, 2023: 0023/07Jan 29, 2024: 272724/01Aug 29, 2024: 0024/08Jan 15, 2025: 101025/01Oct 1, 2025: 5525/10Dec 24, 2025: 0025/12May 2, 2026: 101026/05Oct 19, 2026: 8826/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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))

  2. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical 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

  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

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 27 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Hot food was held below 130°F.

      Official wording (code 1710)

      Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 4900)

      Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  8. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  9. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation3 pts

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Official wording (code 3600)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  10. 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 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.