Okay

Araya's Place

5240 University Way NE, #a, Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Oct 26, 2026

Araya's Place was last inspected on October 26, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling5 pts

    Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

    Official wording (code 3100)

    Food properly labeled; proper date marking

Jun 14, 2021: 252521/06Apr 14, 2022: 151522/04Mar 28, 2023: 505023/03Apr 13, 2023: 0023/04Jul 8, 2024: 707024/07Jul 25, 2024: 0024/07Mar 26, 2025: 0025/03Aug 19, 2025: 131325/08Oct 7, 2026: 0026/10Oct 26, 2026: 5526/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  2. Unsatisfactory 13 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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))

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Complete 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  5. Unsatisfactory 70 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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))

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  6. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  7. Unsatisfactory 50 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

    • 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

    • 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

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  8. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  9. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

      Official wording (code 2120)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.