Excellent

Japanese Cuisine Towa

17875 NE Redmond Way, #144, Redmond, WA 98052

Redmond

Rated “Excellent” · as of Feb 11, 2026

Japanese Cuisine Towa was last inspected on February 11, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 11, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 10 points

1 critical1 general
  • 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

  • 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

Jan 28, 2022: 101022/01Dec 12, 2023: 5523/12Mar 6, 2024: 5524/03Mar 11, 2025: 0025/03Oct 1, 2025: 5525/10Feb 11, 2026: 101026/02
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  4. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  5. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source5 pts

      Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.

      Official wording (code 1200)

      Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

    • GeneralPests5 pts

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

      Official wording (code 3200)

      Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.