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Loxicha Oaxacan Authentic Cuisine #2

10836 E Marginal Way S, Tukwila, WA 98168

Tukwila

Rated “Okay” · as of Nov 4, 2025

Loxicha Oaxacan Authentic Cuisine #2 was last inspected on November 4, 2025 and scored 38 points. Inspectors found 6 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 4, 2025 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 38 points

3 critical3 general
  • 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

  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

    Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

    Official wording (code 0900)

    Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

  • 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 temperature3 pts

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Official wording (code 3000)

    Proper thawing methods 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

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Official wording (code 4400)

    Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

Nov 13, 2023: 555523/11Nov 21, 2023: 0023/11Aug 9, 2024: 303024/08Feb 21, 2025: 303025/02Nov 4, 2025: 383825/11
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • 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

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 55 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • 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 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

    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.