Excellent

Metropolitan Market #153

2320 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Seattle

Rated “Excellent” · as of Sep 14, 2026

Metropolitan Market #153 was last inspected on September 14, 2026 and scored 6 points. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 6 points

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling3 pts

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Official wording (code 3700)

    In-use utensils properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

    Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

    Official wording (code 4300)

    Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

Feb 10, 2021: 0021/02Feb 11, 2022: 0022/02Feb 24, 2023: 0023/02Jul 21, 2023: 0023/07May 9, 2024: 101024/05Sep 18, 2024: 0024/09Mar 5, 2025: 0025/03Aug 13, 2025: 5525/08Aug 13, 2025: 5525/08Jan 5, 2026: 3326/01Sep 14, 2026: 6626/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  2. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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))

  3. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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))

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    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. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  8. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  9. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  10. 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 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.