Good

Birrieria Apatzingan

26108 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032

Kent

Rated “Good” · as of May 20, 2026

Birrieria Apatzingan was last inspected on May 20, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 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))

Apr 12, 2021: 5521/04Jul 25, 2022: 0022/07Mar 28, 2023: 202023/03Oct 26, 2023: 5523/10Apr 8, 2024: 8824/04Nov 5, 2024: 5524/11Mar 13, 2025: 0025/03Sep 3, 2025: 101025/09Apr 20, 2026: 0026/04May 20, 2026: 5526/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  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 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  5. Unsatisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Official wording (code 4700)

      Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  7. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Official wording (code 4800)

      Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation3 pts

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

      Official wording (code 3600)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  8. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  9. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.