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Cafetal Quilombo

4343 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Oct 2, 2026

Cafetal Quilombo was last inspected on October 2, 2026 and scored 23 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 2, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 23 points

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

    Unsafe or returned food wasn’t thrown out, or prepared food wasn’t date-marked.

    Official wording (code 1100)

    Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria

  • GeneralFood handling5 pts

    Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

    Official wording (code 3100)

    Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  • 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

  • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Official wording (code 3000)

    Proper thawing methods used

Jul 9, 2021: 0021/07Feb 11, 2022: 0022/02Jul 14, 2022: 303022/07Feb 24, 2023: 101023/02Jan 2, 2024: 101024/01Oct 9, 2024: 101024/10Apr 16, 2025: 454525/04May 9, 2025: 0025/05Oct 10, 2025: 101025/10Oct 2, 2026: 232326/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Unsafe or returned food wasn’t thrown out, or prepared food wasn’t date-marked.

      Official wording (code 1100)

      Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 45 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  4. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general 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

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

      Official wording (code 3100)

      Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  5. Satisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

      Official wording (code 3100)

      Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  6. Satisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 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

    • 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

  7. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.

      Official wording (code 0200)

      Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

    • 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

  8. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  9. 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 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.