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J Cafe

Name: J Cafe
Address: 3801 E Mercer Way, Seattle, WA, 98040, US

3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Rated “Good” · as of Jul 28, 2025

J Cafe was last inspected on July 28, 2025 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2025 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 general

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

4 inspections on record

Feb 9, 2024 Unsatisfactory 15 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFood handling10 pts
  
  Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
  
  Official wording (code 2500)
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- 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
Oct 26, 2022 Satisfactory 0 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review

No violations
Oct 12, 2021 Satisfactory 0 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review

No violations

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Inspectors add points for each violation, so a lower score is better. 0 means no violations.
Red violations are high-risk practices that can directly cause foodborne illness. Blue violations are lower-risk maintenance and sanitation issues.
Routine inspections with 35 or more red points, or 90 or more total points, are unsatisfactory and require a return inspection.

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.