Taqueria la Flama
8819 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Rated “Needs to Improve” · as of Mar 17, 2026
Taqueria la Flama was last inspected on March 17, 2026 and scored 0 points. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 17, 2026 · Return Inspection
Score: 0 points
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 55 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
The business was closed by Public Health at this inspection.
3 critical1 general Show violations
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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
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CriticalFood source15 pts
Water or ice came from an unapproved source.
Official wording (code 0800)
Water supply, ice from approved source
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
Hands weren’t washed when required.
Official wording (code 0400)
Hands washed as required
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Official wording (code 4500)
Sewage, wastewater properly disposed
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Unsatisfactory 20 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Official wording (code 2500)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 40 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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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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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.
Official wording (code 1900)
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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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
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Official wording (code 2500)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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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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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical 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 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
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 30 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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CriticalFood source15 pts
Water or ice came from an unapproved source.
Official wording (code 0800)
Water supply, ice from approved source
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Official wording (code 4500)
Sewage, wastewater properly disposed
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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.