Ballard Coffee Company
5905 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Rated “Excellent” · as of Sep 22, 2026
Ballard Coffee Company was last inspected on September 22, 2026 and scored 15 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 22, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 15 points
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling10 pts
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Official wording (code 2500)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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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
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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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Satisfactory 16 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 general Show violations
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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
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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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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GeneralFood handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
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Unsatisfactory 21 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical3 general Show violations
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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))
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.
Official wording (code 1500)
Proper preparation of raw shell eggs
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
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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 7 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.
Official wording (code 1500)
Proper preparation of raw shell eggs
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PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts
Permit not posted.
Official wording (code 5000)
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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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 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.