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Al Bacha

Name: Al Bacha
Address: 1833 Broadway, Seattle, WA, 98122, US

1833 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Rated “Good” · as of Apr 21, 2026

Al Bacha was last inspected on April 21, 2026 and scored 42 points. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 21, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 42 points

2 critical2 general1 paperwork

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
CriticalFood temperature25 pts

Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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
PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

Permit not posted.

Official wording (code 5000)
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

Oct 31, 2025 Unsatisfactory 15 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
- CriticalFood handling10 pts
  
  Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
  
  Official wording (code 2500)
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- 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
Apr 17, 2025 Unsatisfactory 12 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
- 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
- GeneralFood handling3 pts
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Official wording (code 3700)
  In-use utensils properly stored
- GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Official wording (code 4800)
  Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts
  
  Permit not posted.
  
  Official wording (code 5000)
  Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
Nov 27, 2024 Unsatisfactory 18 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training10 pts
  
  Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
  
  Official wording (code 2600)
  Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
- 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
- GeneralFood handling3 pts
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Official wording (code 3700)
  In-use utensils properly stored
Apr 16, 2024 Unsatisfactory 23 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical4 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 temperature3 pts
  
  Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
  
  Official wording (code 3000)
  Proper thawing methods used
- GeneralFood handling3 pts
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Official wording (code 3700)
  In-use utensils properly stored
- GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Official wording (code 4900)
  Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
- GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
  
  Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.
  
  Official wording (code 4000)
  Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
Dec 6, 2023 Unsatisfactory 11 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 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 upkeep3 pts
  
  Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
  
  Official wording (code 4700)
  Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
  
  Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
  
  Official wording (code 4600)
  Toilet facilities properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Feb 7, 2023 Unsatisfactory 10 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
  
  Official wording (code 0600)
  Adequate handwashing facilities
Aug 3, 2022 Unsatisfactory 60 points

Return Inspection
3 critical Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
  
  Official wording (code 0600)
  Adequate handwashing facilities
- CriticalFood temperature25 pts
  
  Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
  
  Official wording (code 1600)
  Proper cooling procedure
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
  
  Hands weren’t washed when required.
  
  Official wording (code 0400)
  Hands washed as required
Jul 22, 2022 Unsatisfactory 70 points

Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 critical Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
  
  Hands weren’t washed when required.
  
  Official wording (code 0400)
  Hands washed as required
- 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 temperature25 pts
  
  Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
  
  Official wording (code 1600)
  Proper cooling procedure
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
  
  Official wording (code 0600)
  Adequate handwashing facilities

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How Seattle grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation, so a lower score is better. 0 means no violations.
Red violations are high-risk practices that can directly cause foodborne illness. Blue violations are lower-risk maintenance and sanitation issues.
Routine inspections with 35 or more red points, or 90 or more total points, are unsatisfactory and require a return inspection.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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