Herb & Bitter was last inspected on October 29, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 29, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 10 points
1 critical-
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
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 45 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical3 general Show violations
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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))
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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
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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
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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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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
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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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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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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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.