Good

Ivar's Seafood Bar #34

1201 Lake Washington Blvd, Renton, WA 98056

Renton

Rated “Good” · as of Feb 5, 2026

Ivar's Seafood Bar #34 was last inspected on February 5, 2026 and scored 20 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 5, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 20 points

2 critical1 general
  • 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))

  • 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

  • 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

Jun 3, 2021: 0021/06Jul 12, 2022: 454522/07Jul 27, 2022: 101022/07Aug 5, 2022: 0022/08Sep 19, 2023: 3323/09Dec 12, 2023: 151523/12Apr 23, 2024: 8824/04Mar 13, 2025: 0025/03Feb 5, 2026: 202026/02
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  2. Unsatisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 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

    • 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. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Official wording (code 3900)

      Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Return Inspection

    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))

  7. Unsatisfactory 45 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 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))

    • 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  8. 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 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.