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East African Grocery & Deli LLC

7135 M L King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Sep 25, 2026

East African Grocery & Deli LLC was last inspected on September 25, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 25, 2026 · Return Inspection

Satisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 general
  • 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

Jul 12, 2021: 0021/07Feb 2, 2022: 0022/02Jun 10, 2022: 0022/06Aug 28, 2023: 252523/08Dec 26, 2023: 808023/12Jan 4, 2024: 0024/01Apr 30, 2024: 303024/04Sep 17, 2024: 606024/09Sep 24, 2024: 0024/09Feb 10, 2025: 151525/02Jun 9, 2025: 151525/06Jul 16, 2026: 404026/07Sep 25, 2026: 5526/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 40 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general 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))

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Hot food was held below 130°F.

      Official wording (code 1710)

      Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

    • 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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))

    • 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

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  5. Unsatisfactory 60 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.

      Official wording (code 2200)

      Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.

      Official wording (code 1900)

      No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

    • 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

  6. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • 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 temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  8. Unsatisfactory 80 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

    • 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 temperature25 pts

      Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.

      Official wording (code 1900)

      No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

    • 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

    • 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

  9. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  10. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  11. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  12. 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 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.