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Chi Ho Bistro

2330 2nd AVE, Seattle, WA 98121

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Oct 13, 2026

Chi Ho Bistro was last inspected on October 13, 2026 and scored 17 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 13, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 17 points

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

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

    Official wording (code 2500)

    Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

  • GeneralPests5 pts

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

    Official wording (code 3200)

    Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Official wording (code 4800)

    Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment

Apr 6, 2023: 252523/04Oct 22, 2024: 111124/10Aug 1, 2025: 616125/08Aug 12, 2025: 252525/08Aug 27, 2025: 0025/08Jun 9, 2026: 0026/06Oct 13, 2026: 171726/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Return Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  4. Unsatisfactory 61 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling5 pts

      Raw shell eggs weren’t handled properly.

      Official wording (code 1500)

      Proper preparation of raw shell eggs

    • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

      Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

      Official wording (code 2600)

      Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  5. Satisfactory 11 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  6. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Official wording (code 0500)

      Proper barriers used to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.