Good

K 4 W Supermarket

9841 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Jan 9, 2026

K 4 W Supermarket was last inspected on January 9, 2026 and scored 30 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 4 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 9, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 30 points

4 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

    Official wording (code 0600)

    Adequate handwashing facilities

  • 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

  • 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

  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

    Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

    Official wording (code 2700)

    Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan

Jan 8, 2024: 353524/01Apr 5, 2024: 3324/04Jan 9, 2025: 404025/01Jan 27, 2025: 202025/01Feb 11, 2025: 0025/02May 15, 2025: 7725/05Jan 9, 2026: 303026/01
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 7 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Return Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Official wording (code 2700)

      Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan

    • 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 40 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 critical Show violations
    • 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

    • 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 & 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

    • CriticalFood source5 pts

      Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.

      Official wording (code 1200)

      Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Official wording (code 2700)

      Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan

  5. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

  6. Unsatisfactory 35 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.