Metropolitan Market Store #159
10611 NE 68th ST, Kirkland, WA 98033
Rated “Good” · as of Oct 1, 2026
Metropolitan Market Store #159 was last inspected on October 1, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 1, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 5 points
1 critical-
CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Hot food was held slightly too cool (130–134°F).
Official wording (code 1720)
Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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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Unsatisfactory 55 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
Hands weren’t washed when required.
Official wording (code 0400)
Hands washed as required
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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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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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 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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Unsatisfactory 30 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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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
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Return Inspection
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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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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Unsatisfactory 20 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Hot food was held slightly too cool (130–134°F).
Official wording (code 1720)
Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))
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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 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.