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Drip Tea

1416 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of May 1, 2026

Drip Tea was last inspected on May 1, 2026 and scored 7 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 1, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 7 points

1 critical1 paperwork
  • 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))

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

    Permit not posted.

    Official wording (code 5000)

    Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

Jan 22, 2021: 0021/01Mar 29, 2022: 202022/03Jan 10, 2023: 5523/01Jan 16, 2024: 101024/01May 5, 2025: 151525/05May 1, 2026: 7726/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • 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

      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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 4900)

      Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling3 pts

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Official wording (code 3700)

      In-use utensils properly stored

  2. Satisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • 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 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

  3. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  4. 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

      No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.

      Official wording (code 2200)

      Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods

    • 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

  5. 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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.