Good

Queen Safa Market & Deli

23424 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032

Kent

Rated “Good” · as of May 16, 2026

Queen Safa Market & Deli was last inspected on May 16, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 16, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 general
  • 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

Oct 29, 2024: 151524/10Apr 24, 2025: 151525/04Nov 12, 2025: 5525/11May 16, 2026: 5526/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical1 general 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 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))

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

      Official wording (code 3100)

      Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.