Mama Chavez's Tamales & More
2219 2nd Ave, B, Seattle, WA 98121
Rated “Okay” · as of Apr 30, 2026
Mama Chavez's Tamales & More was last inspected on April 30, 2026 and scored 45 points. Inspectors found 5 violations, 5 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 30, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 45 points
5 critical-
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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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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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
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CriticalFood temperature15 pts
Food wasn’t reheated properly before hot holding.
Official wording (code 2000)
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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