Okay

Sweet Notes Cafe

12966 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Kent, WA 98030

Kent

Rated “Okay” · as of Feb 24, 2026

Sweet Notes Cafe was last inspected on February 24, 2026 and scored 30 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 30 points

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

    Hot food was held below 130°F.

    Official wording (code 1710)

    Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

  • GeneralFood handling5 pts

    Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

    Official wording (code 3100)

    Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork0 pts

    Food safety rating placard not posted or visible.

    Official wording (code 5100)

    Food safety rating placard is not posted or visible

Aug 19, 2021: 0021/08Apr 25, 2022: 383822/04Jan 30, 2024: 151524/01Feb 24, 2026: 303026/02
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • 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))

    • 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. Unsatisfactory 38 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation3 pts

      Staff cleanliness or hygiene was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 3500)

      Employee cleanliness and hygiene

  3. 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 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.