Good

Mi Fondita del Istmo

1256 S Cloverdale St, C, Seattle, WA 98108

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Oct 5, 2026

Mi Fondita del Istmo was last inspected on October 5, 2026 and scored 25 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 5, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 25 points

3 critical1 paperwork
  • 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

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

    Official wording (code 0600)

    Adequate handwashing facilities

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork0 pts

    Food safety rating placard not posted or visible.

    Official wording (code 5100)

    Food safety rating placard is not posted or visible

Jul 19, 2021: 404021/07May 26, 2022: 5522/05Mar 3, 2023: 454523/03Mar 14, 2023: 252523/03Mar 27, 2023: 0023/03Apr 12, 2024: 7724/04Sep 16, 2024: 5524/09Mar 11, 2025: 202025/03Oct 5, 2026: 252526/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

  3. Unsatisfactory 7 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  5. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Return Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Hot food was held below 130°F.

      Official wording (code 1710)

      Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

  6. Unsatisfactory 45 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Hot food was held below 130°F.

      Official wording (code 1710)

      Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  7. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  8. Unsatisfactory 40 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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 upkeep5 pts

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Official wording (code 4400)

      Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.