Okay

Sharif Grocery & Halal

8334 Rainier Ave S, 101, Seattle, WA 98118

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Oct 19, 2026

Sharif Grocery & Halal was last inspected on October 19, 2026 and scored 0 points. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · Educational Inspection

Satisfactory

Score: 0 points

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Apr 12, 2021: 151521/04Jan 10, 2022: 303022/01Apr 25, 2022: 0022/04Aug 21, 2022: 404022/08May 9, 2023: 5523/05Oct 18, 2023: 282823/10Mar 5, 2024: 404024/03Aug 6, 2024: 0024/08May 22, 2025: 0025/05May 28, 2026: 838326/05Jun 12, 2026: 3326/06Oct 16, 2026: 282826/10Oct 19, 2026: 0026/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 28 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical2 general 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))

    • 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

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Official wording (code 4700)

      Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • 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

  2. Satisfactory 3 points

    Return Inspection

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Official wording (code 4700)

      Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  3. Unsatisfactory 83 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 critical4 general Show violations
    • 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 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

    • 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))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Official wording (code 4700)

      Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

    • 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

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 40 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical3 general 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))

    • CriticalFood source10 pts

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Official wording (code 1000)

      Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

  7. Unsatisfactory 28 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

  8. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

  9. Unsatisfactory 40 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

      Official wording (code 3100)

      Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  10. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  11. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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))

    • 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

  12. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

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