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Chosun Korean BBQ

1616 S. 325th ST., Federal Way, WA 98003

Federal Way

Rated “Okay” · as of Sep 30, 2026

Chosun Korean BBQ was last inspected on September 30, 2026 and scored 20 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 30, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 20 points

2 critical2 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))

  • 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

  • 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

  • GeneralFood handling5 pts

    Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

    Official wording (code 3100)

    Food properly labeled; proper date marking

Feb 25, 2026: 0026/02Jun 17, 2026: 555526/06Jul 7, 2026: 5526/07Sep 30, 2026: 202026/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 5 points

    Return Inspection

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  2. Unsatisfactory 55 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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 temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

  3. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.