Seattle's Best BBQ was last inspected on July 29, 2025 and scored 73 points. Inspectors found 8 violations, 6 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 29, 2025 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 73 points
6 critical2 general-
CriticalFood handling15 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t sanitized, or there was cross-contamination.
Official wording (code 1300)
Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
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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
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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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
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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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
Hands weren’t washed when required.
Official wording (code 0400)
Hands washed as required
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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
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Complete 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature15 pts
Food wasn’t reheated properly before hot holding.
Official wording (code 2000)
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
Hands weren’t washed when required.
Official wording (code 0400)
Hands washed as required
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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
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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
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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
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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.