Than Brother's Restaurant
4207 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Rated “Okay” · as of Aug 26, 2026
Than Brother's Restaurant was last inspected on August 26, 2026 and scored 25 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 26, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 25 points
1 critical-
CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 13 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 general Show violations
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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GeneralPests5 pts
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 3200)
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source10 pts
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Official wording (code 1000)
Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives
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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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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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GeneralPests5 pts
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 3200)
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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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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Complete 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 70 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 critical1 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 temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.
Official wording (code 2200)
Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.
Official wording (code 1900)
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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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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Unsatisfactory 40 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical3 general Show violations
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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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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.
Official wording (code 2200)
Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
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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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GeneralPests5 pts
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 3200)
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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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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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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Unsatisfactory 28 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 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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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 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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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Official wording (code 4700)
Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Return Inspection
2 critical Show violations
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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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CriticalFood source15 pts
Water or ice came from an unapproved source.
Official wording (code 0800)
Water supply, ice from approved source
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Unsatisfactory 60 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source15 pts
Water or ice came from an unapproved source.
Official wording (code 0800)
Water supply, ice from approved source
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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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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 handling15 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t sanitized, or there was cross-contamination.
Official wording (code 1300)
Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
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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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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Official wording (code 4400)
Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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