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Sweet Rice

4017 a St SE, 107, Auburn, WA 98002

Auburn

Rated “Good” · as of Nov 3, 2026

Sweet Rice was last inspected on November 3, 2026 and scored 25 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 3, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 25 points

1 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

    Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

    Official wording (code 1600)

    Proper cooling procedure

May 25, 2021: 8821/05May 17, 2022: 101022/05Nov 9, 2022: 252522/11Mar 9, 2023: 5523/03Jan 4, 2024: 303024/01Jan 5, 2024: 0024/01Oct 4, 2024: 0024/10Feb 13, 2025: 5525/02Sep 5, 2025: 5525/09Jun 2, 2026: 252526/06Nov 3, 2026: 252526/11
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

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

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • 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

    • 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 30 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 upkeep5 pts

      Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.

      Official wording (code 4000)

      Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

    • 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. 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))

  8. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 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

    • 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))

  9. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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))

  10. Satisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

    • 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

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