La Huerta International Market
405 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030
Rated “Good” · as of Oct 28, 2026
La Huerta International Market was last inspected on October 28, 2026 and scored 15 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 28, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 15 points
1 critical-
CriticalFood handling15 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t sanitized, or there was cross-contamination.
Official wording (code 1300)
Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Official wording (code 2700)
Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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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
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Official wording (code 2500)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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
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Unsatisfactory 51 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 critical4 general Show violations
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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
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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
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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CriticalFood handling15 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t sanitized, or there was cross-contamination.
Official wording (code 1300)
Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.
Official wording (code 4200)
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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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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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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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))
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CriticalFood source5 pts
Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.
Official wording (code 1200)
Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.