Good

Benson Espresso

2000 Benson Rd S, #185, Renton, WA 98055

Renton

Rated “Good” · as of May 30, 2025

Benson Espresso was last inspected on May 30, 2025 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 30, 2025 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 10 points

1 critical1 general
  • 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))

  • 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

Mar 2, 2021: 0021/03Oct 31, 2022: 101022/10Mar 27, 2023: 151523/03Jan 22, 2024: 5524/01May 30, 2025: 101025/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  2. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general 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

    • 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

      Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

      Official wording (code 3400)

      Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  3. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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

      Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

      Official wording (code 3400)

      Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  4. 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 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.