Good

Metropolitan Market Store #159

10611 NE 68th ST, Kirkland, WA 98033

Kirkland

Rated “Good” · as of Oct 1, 2026

Metropolitan Market Store #159 was last inspected on October 1, 2026 and scored 18 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 1, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 18 points

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

    Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

    Official wording (code 0900)

    Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

  • 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 upkeep3 pts

    Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

    Official wording (code 4300)

    Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

Feb 23, 2022: 0022/02Oct 20, 2022: 0022/10Jun 13, 2023: 303023/06Apr 8, 2024: 0024/04May 12, 2025: 252525/05Nov 7, 2025: 0025/11Mar 13, 2026: 0026/03Oct 1, 2026: 181826/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical 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

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  5. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

    • 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

  6. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  7. 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 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.