Okay

Uptown Espresso

3223 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98199

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Mar 19, 2026

Uptown Espresso was last inspected on March 19, 2026 and scored 25 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 19, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 25 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))

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

    Official wording (code 0600)

    Adequate handwashing facilities

  • GeneralFood temperature5 pts

    Not enough equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.

    Official wording (code 2900)

    Adequate equipment for temperature control

Mar 5, 2021: 0021/03Aug 31, 2022: 5522/08May 9, 2023: 0023/05Jul 7, 2023: 5523/07Mar 6, 2024: 151524/03Apr 23, 2025: 0025/04Nov 14, 2025: 0025/11Mar 19, 2026: 252526/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  4. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  7. 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 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.