Good

Village Sushi

5211 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of May 28, 2026

Village Sushi was last inspected on May 28, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 28, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 10 points

2 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

  • 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

Jan 12, 2022: 101022/01Oct 11, 2023: 101023/10Aug 22, 2024: 202024/08May 15, 2025: 181825/05Oct 1, 2025: 5525/10May 28, 2026: 101026/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 18 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

  3. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general 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))

    • CriticalFood source5 pts

      Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.

      Official wording (code 1200)

      Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

    • 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  5. 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

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.