Excellent

McKinstry Blue Dot Bistro

5005 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Seattle

Rated “Excellent” · as of Mar 23, 2026

McKinstry Blue Dot Bistro was last inspected on March 23, 2026 and scored 0 points. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 23, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 0 points

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Sep 7, 2021: 0021/09Apr 19, 2022: 0022/04Dec 2, 2022: 5522/12Apr 19, 2023: 0023/04Jul 15, 2024: 5524/07Dec 5, 2024: 101024/12Mar 24, 2025: 0025/03Sep 8, 2025: 3325/09Mar 23, 2026: 0026/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Official wording (code 4700)

      Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

      Official wording (code 2120)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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