Sum Yee Kae was last inspected on April 8, 2026 and scored 23 points. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 8, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 23 points
2 critical3 general-
CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Hot food was held slightly too cool (130–134°F).
Official wording (code 1720)
Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood source5 pts
Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.
Official wording (code 1200)
Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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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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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
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 60 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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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
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 70 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
7 critical2 general Show violations
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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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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
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Hot food was held slightly too cool (130–134°F).
Official wording (code 1720)
Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Official wording (code 2700)
Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan
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CriticalFood source5 pts
Shellfish tags, wild mushroom IDs, or fish parasite-destruction steps were missing.
Official wording (code 1200)
Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
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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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CriticalFood handling5 pts
No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.
Official wording (code 2300)
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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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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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
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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.