Okay

El Mirador

1841 S 120th St, Seattle, WA 98168

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Sep 16, 2026

El Mirador was last inspected on September 16, 2026 and scored 32 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 16, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 32 points

1 critical2 general
  • 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))

  • 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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Official wording (code 4900)

    Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used

Sep 20, 2023: 8823/09Sep 6, 2024: 383824/09Sep 20, 2024: 0024/09Mar 3, 2025: 5525/03Feb 3, 2026: 252526/02Sep 16, 2026: 323226/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  2. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 38 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  5. Satisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.