Good

Seoul Bowl

13706 100th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Kirkland

Rated “Good” · as of Sep 22, 2026

Seoul Bowl was last inspected on September 22, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 10 points

1 critical1 general
  • 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))

  • 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

Sep 13, 2023: 0023/09Feb 5, 2024: 151524/02Aug 15, 2024: 202024/08Feb 20, 2025: 0025/02Sep 25, 2025: 101025/09Feb 6, 2026: 5526/02Sep 22, 2026: 101026/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

      Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

      Official wording (code 2600)

      Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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))

  5. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Official wording (code 2700)

      Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Official wording (code 4400)

      Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

  6. 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 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.