El Rey Peruvian Restaurant Seattle
8515 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Rated “Good” · as of Sep 17, 2026
El Rey Peruvian Restaurant Seattle was last inspected on September 17, 2026 and scored 32 points. Inspectors found 5 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 17, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 32 points
4 critical1 general-
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
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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 handling10 pts
Unsafe or returned food wasn’t thrown out, or prepared food wasn’t date-marked.
Official wording (code 1100)
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.
Official wording (code 2300)
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Official wording (code 4800)
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 12 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 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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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Official wording (code 4900)
Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
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Unsatisfactory 20 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical 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 & 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 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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Satisfactory 23 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
5 general Show violations
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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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GeneralFood handling3 pts
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Official wording (code 3800)
Utensils, equipment, linens properly stored, used, handled
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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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.