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Bar Cotto

1546 15th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Apr 15, 2026

Bar Cotto was last inspected on April 15, 2026 and scored 12 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 15, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 12 points

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling5 pts

    No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.

    Official wording (code 2300)

    Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods

  • 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

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

    Permit not posted.

    Official wording (code 5000)

    Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

Feb 4, 2021: 0021/02Apr 20, 2023: 121223/04Sep 14, 2023: 454523/09Sep 21, 2023: 0023/09Aug 22, 2024: 151524/08Jun 5, 2025: 2225/06Apr 15, 2026: 121226/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 2 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  2. 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

      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

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 45 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • 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))

  5. Unsatisfactory 12 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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

    • 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))

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  6. 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 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.