Good

Hounds Tooth Public House

8551 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Dec 5, 2025

Hounds Tooth Public House was last inspected on December 5, 2025 and scored 23 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

December 5, 2025 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 23 points

2 critical2 general
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

    Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

    Official wording (code 4300)

    Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

Dec 14, 2021: 0021/12Nov 23, 2022: 0022/11Aug 16, 2023: 0023/08Aug 27, 2024: 101024/08Dec 23, 2024: 0024/12Apr 10, 2025: 151525/04Dec 5, 2025: 232325/12
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

More in Seattle

Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.