Excellent

Dark Room Lounge

8505 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Seattle

Rated “Excellent” · as of Apr 10, 2025

Dark Room Lounge was last inspected on April 10, 2025 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 10, 2025 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 critical
  • 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))

Jan 19, 2023: 0023/01Dec 27, 2023: 121223/12Sep 4, 2024: 3324/09Apr 10, 2025: 5525/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  2. Unsatisfactory 12 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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))

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 4900)

      Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used

  3. 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 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.