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Happy at the Bay Teriyaki #10

18119 E Valley Hwy, 101, Kent, WA 98032

Kent

Rated “Good” · as of Aug 24, 2026

Happy at the Bay Teriyaki #10 was last inspected on August 24, 2026 and scored 35 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 24, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 35 points

3 critical
  • 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 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))

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

    Hands weren’t washed when required.

    Official wording (code 0400)

    Hands washed as required

Apr 19, 2021: 282821/04Aug 16, 2021: 0021/08Feb 14, 2022: 5522/02Sep 16, 2022: 0022/09Feb 1, 2023: 0023/02Jul 21, 2023: 101023/07Jan 10, 2024: 0024/01Jul 24, 2024: 0024/07Feb 27, 2025: 151525/02Aug 12, 2025: 0025/08Jan 7, 2026: 0026/01Aug 24, 2026: 353526/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

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

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 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))

    • 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

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  8. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  9. 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

  10. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  11. Unsatisfactory 28 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.