Excellent

Frugals

1817 Howard Rd, Auburn, WA 98002

Auburn

Rated “Excellent” · as of Aug 24, 2026

Frugals was last inspected on August 24, 2026 and scored 7 points. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 24, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 7 points

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

    Official wording (code 4200)

    Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  • 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

Oct 11, 2021: 101021/10May 27, 2022: 0022/05Nov 17, 2022: 0022/11Aug 21, 2023: 454523/08Sep 5, 2023: 0023/09May 1, 2024: 131324/05Nov 19, 2024: 0024/11May 14, 2025: 0025/05Sep 25, 2025: 2225/09Aug 24, 2026: 7726/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 2 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 13 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 45 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  8. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  9. 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))

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.