Good

Brief Encounter

2632 Bellevue Way, Bellevue, WA 98004

Bellevue

Rated “Good” · as of Sep 22, 2026

Brief Encounter was last inspected on September 22, 2026 and scored 30 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 30 points

3 critical
  • 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))

  • 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

  • CriticalFood temperature15 pts

    Food wasn’t reheated properly before hot holding.

    Official wording (code 2000)

    Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Dec 23, 2021: 5521/12Dec 2, 2022: 131322/12Aug 30, 2023: 5523/08Mar 22, 2024: 101024/03Feb 7, 2025: 5525/02Sep 22, 2026: 303026/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. 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

  2. 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))

  3. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  4. Unsatisfactory 13 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling5 pts

      Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.

      Official wording (code 1500)

      Proper preparation of raw shell eggs

    • 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

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation3 pts

      Staff cleanliness or hygiene was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 3500)

      Employee cleanliness and hygiene

  5. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.