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Chuan House

4509 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of Mar 27, 2026

Chuan House was last inspected on March 27, 2026 and scored 23 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 23 points

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

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

    Official wording (code 2500)

    Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

  • GeneralFood handling3 pts

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Official wording (code 3700)

    In-use utensils properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

    Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 4200)

    Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  • 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

Nov 27, 2023: 303023/11Jul 5, 2024: 151524/07Apr 16, 2025: 262625/04Oct 1, 2025: 202025/10Mar 27, 2026: 232326/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  2. Unsatisfactory 26 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source10 pts

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Official wording (code 1000)

      Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

      Official wording (code 3100)

      Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  4. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

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

      Official wording (code 2500)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.