El Paisano Tamales
2012 S 320th St, F, Federal Way, WA 98003
Rated “Excellent” · as of Jun 16, 2026
El Paisano Tamales was last inspected on June 16, 2026 and scored 3 points. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 16, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 3 points
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 37 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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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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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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PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts
Permit not posted.
Official wording (code 5000)
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 general Show violations
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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
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.
Official wording (code 3100)
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.
Official wording (code 3100)
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
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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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.