Food establishment closures by area in King County
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/closures
Public Health lists the reason(s) the establishment was closed. Reasons for closing an establishment may be due to food code violations and failure to follow the permitting process. Depending on the type of closure, additional information may include the date the facility was shut down, whether the establishment has reopened, the date it reopened, and additional notes.
Information for restaurants closed by Public Health will remain online for a minimum of 7 days after the establishment is reopened.
⬇︎ Select a link to be taken to a list of food establishment closures for that area:
Closures in Auburn
Huli Huli Sale (All Saints Lutheran Church) at 27225 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Date and time closed: October 5, 2024 at 10:20 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Status: Closed
1 Oak Sandwiches at 1314 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: October 1, 2024 at 2 pm
- Reasons:
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment
- Status: Closed
Home-based unpermitted food vendor found operating in front of a private residence near Les Gove Park in Auburn
- Date and time closed: September 8, 2024 at 3 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Taglish Halo Halo Boys at 1525 A St NE, Suite #106, Auburn WA 98002
- Date and time closed: June 28, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit in violation of previous closure status from March 27, 2024
- Status: Closed
- Date and time closed: March 27, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Saap Fusion at 1525 A St NE, Suite #106, Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: June 28, 2024 at 1 pm
- Reasons:
- Failure to receive approval to operate in violation of previously closed status from March 27, 2024
- Status: Closed
- Date and time closed: March 27, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Status: Closed
Todo Asado at 31827 Military Road S, Auburn 98001
- Date and time closed: June 5, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Belen Pupuseria y Taqueria at 1833 Auburn Way N #O, Auburn 98002
- Date and time closed: May 20, 2024 at 4 pm
- Reasons:
A high number of critical violations, including:
- Food worker cards expired and/or unavailable
- Foods not properly date-marked
- Improper cooling procedures
- Improper hot-holding temperatures
- Room-temperature storage of Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods. - Improper cold-holding temperatures
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted vendor at 1509 Auburn Way S, Auburn WA 98002
- Date and time closed: May 18, 2024 at 4:40 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted vendor at 1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001
- Date and time closed: April 26, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Fruita Frescas (unpermitted vendor) at West Valley Hwy & Hwy 18 East, Auburn, WA
- Date and time closed: April 26, 2024 at 3:15 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Pacific Islanders United Store at 216 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: March 27, 2024 at 1 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted food vendor at Auburn Way S & 12th St SE Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: March 24, 2024 at 2 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted food vendor at 2402 A St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: December 10, 2023 at 5:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted food truck at 2402 A St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: December 10, 2023 at 5:20 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted food vendor at 620 37th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Date and time closed: December 4, 2023 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in Bellevue
Cafe Cesura at 1015 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Date and time closed: October 17, 2024 at 11 am
- Reasons:
- Facility continuing to operate after being provided with a temporary closure order to remain closed until overdue fees are paid.
- Status: Closed
Brad's Killer Kitchen at 700 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Date and time closed: May 9, 2024 at 11 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Antojitos at NE 13th St & 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98008
- Date and time closed: March 6, 2024 at 2 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a permit
- Operating without a permit
- Status: Closed
Closures in Bothell
La Cuadra at Brickyard Road Park & Ride, 15530 Juanita Woodinville Way NE, Bothell
- Date and time closed: October 17, 2024 at 8:05 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation / cleaning equipment
- Status: Closed
Closures in Burien
Taco/Fruit Stand at 12653 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98146
- Date and time closed: September 26, 2024 at 5:05 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted fruit cart at 12825 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98146
- Date and time closed: June 18, 2024 at 1:40 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
La Cuadra Tacos found operating in front of Advance Auto Parts at 14307 1st Ave. S, Burien, WA 98168
- Date and time closed: June 5, 2024 at 6:55 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Closures in Des Moines
Chef Soule-Way at 23407 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Date and time closed: July 26, 2024 at 12:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Indian Bistro Food Truck at 22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
- Date and time closed: June 29, 2024 at 12 pm
- Reasons:
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Status: Closed
Huli Huli Ribs and Chicken at 19804 8th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98148
- Date and time closed: June 8, 2024 at 12 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Closures in Enumclaw
El Camaron at Enumclaw Street Fair, Cole Street, Enumclaw 98022
- Date and time closed: July 26, 2024 at 3:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without handwashing facilities
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Hot Dogs Delsur at Enumclaw Street Fair, Cole Street, Enumclaw 98022
- Date and time closed: July 26, 2024 at 3:45 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without handwashing facilities
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Closures in Federal Way
Tamales stand at 1530 S Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Date and time closed: October 31, 2024 at 12 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Status: Closed
Unnamed BBQ vendor on the southeast corner of S 288th St & Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way 98003
- Date and time closed: October 9, 2024 at 3:10 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/ cleaning equipment
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Status: Closed
Canimus African Market at 33320 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Date and time closed: August 15, 2024 at 12 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Kandahar Market at 32911 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Date and time closed: July 23, 2024 at 3:20 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Antojitos La Mexicanita at 29225 Military Road South, Federal Way 98003
- Date and time closed: July 23, 2024 at 1:40 pm
- Reasons:
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Lucky Grocery at 29100 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Date and time closed: February 12, 2024 at 2:40 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in Kent
Kona Kai Coffee at 620 W James St, Kent, WA 98032
- Date and time closed: October 25, 2024 at 10:15 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available
- Status: Closed
Rose Bakery now doing business as Red Rose Bakery Cafe at 25805 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
- Date and time closed: October 15, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Status: Closed
Tacos Jaliscos at 28606 132nd Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
- Date and time closed: June 18, 2024 at 5 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
KK Market (Spice Bazaar/Punjabi Bites) at 23805 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031
- Date and time closed: May 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit/completed plan review
- Status: Closed
Four Horseman Brewery at 30221 148th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
- Date and time closed: May 24, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- NOTE: "Four Horseman food truck" operating at the same address is not subject to closure
- Status: Closed
Shanasheel Restaurant at 23729 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031
- Date and time closed: February 16, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons: Excessive critical violations including:
- Person-in-charge unable to demonstrate knowledge in food safety
- Food workers not washing hands when required
- Hand sinks not maintained with paper towels
- Foods not properly date marked/discarded after 7-days
- Improper storage of raw meats
- Improper cooling procedures
- Improper cold holding procedures
- Insects evident
- Sewage back-up in kitchen, imminent health hazard
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Person-in-charge unable to demonstrate knowledge in food safety
- Status: Closed
Ecowas African Market LLC (DBA "Saran African Market") at 24615 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032
- Date and time closed: February 12, 2024 at 2 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in Renton
Taqueria los Patrillos (aka Taqueria el Herradero) at 2800 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton, WA 98056
- Date and time closed: July 17, 2024 at 12 pm
- Reasons:
- Imminent health hazard: Improper disposal of wastewater in open containers with heavy spills on ground
- Repeated lack of operation under approved plan
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted cut fruit cart at SE 128 St & 156th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98056
- Date and time closed: June 28, 2024 at 4:15 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Status: Closed
Fanny Fruit at the corner of Sunset Blvd NE & 148th/Nile Ave NE, Renton, WA 98059
- Date and time closed: June 25, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Burger Addict Mobile at 4508 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98059
- Date and time closed: May 21, 2024 at 12:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Imminent health hazards: No hot water and inadequate refrigeration
- Status: Closed
Closures in South and West Seattle, Districts 1 and 2
Tacos La Cuadra (vendor popup table) at 9471 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Date and time closed: October 4, 2024 at 7 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment
- Status: Closed
Tacos La Cuadra (vendor popup table) at 9471 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Date and time closed: August 14, 2024 at 9 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Status: Closed
Texas Made (mobile food cart) at 1700 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
- Date and time closed: September 22, 2024 at 12:45 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without valid permit
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Status: Closed
Juanita (unpermitted mobile food cart) found operating at the corner of 1st Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle
- Date and time closed: September 22, 2024 at 12:54 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Seattle Seafood Center at 717 S Michigan St, Seattle, WA 98108
- Date and time closed: August 13, 2024 at 1 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Taqueria el Becerro (mobile food truck) near the corner of S Columbian Way & Beacon Ave S, Seattle, 98108 (behind MC Foods)
- Date and time closed: August 5, 2024 at 10:45 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted vendor #2 at 2500 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
- Date and time closed: August 3, 2024 at 5:15 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted vendor #1 at 2500 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
- Date and time closed: August 3, 2024 at 5 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Tutta Bella Mobile Unit at 660 S Industrial Way, Seattle, WA 98108
- Date and time closed: July 24, 2024 at 2:16 pm
- Reasons:
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available
- Status: Closed
Botanas Lokas (table and tent setup) at Alki Beach, Seattle, WA 98116
- Date and time closed: June 26, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Seven unpermitted vendors found operating at Alki Beach, Seattle including:
- Botanas Lokas
- Tacos El Amigo
- Cocos
- Unpermitted chicharron vendor
- Tacos Seattle & Hot Dogs
- Botanas
- El Corre Caminos
- Date and time closed: June 23, 2024 at 5 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
La Cuadra Tacos at 6500 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
- Date and time closed: June 11, 2024 at 9 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Diaspora at 5021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Date and time closed: April 3, 2024 at 1 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Grayseas Pies at 4850 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Date and time closed: March 16, 2024 at 5:45 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Union N at 8824 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Date and time closed: December 19, 2023 at 12:30 pm
- Reasons: Excessive red critical food safety violations including:
- No designated Person-in-Charge of food safety
- No evidence of food worker cards.
- Storing bottled beverages in ice used as food/drink additive.
- Improper cooling of cooked foods.
- Improper reheating of cooked and cooled foods.
- No thermometer available for monitoring food temperatures.
- Excessive sanitizer concentration.
- No vomiting/diarrhea clean-up kit.
- Food not date-marked.
- Improper thawing of frozen foods.
- Warewashing machine not dispensing sufficient sanitizer.
- Status: Closed
El MammaMia at 303 S Michigan St, Seattle, WA 98108
- Date and time closed: December 8, 2023 at 2 pm
- Reasons:
- Imminent Health Hazard: Operating without hot water available; overflow of waste water on mobile unit.
- Status: Closed
Szechuan Fish at 522 S King St, Seattle 98104
- Date and time closed: November 27, 2023 at 6 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Shree's Gas Station at 5445 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
- Date and time closed: November 17, 2023 at 2:25 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted food establishment at 6754 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Unit 104, Seattle, WA 98118
- Date and time closed: November 16, 2023 at 2:45 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in Central Seattle, Districts 3, 6 and 7
Fuji Sushi at 520 South Main St, Seattle, WA 98104
- Date and time closed: September 25, 2024 at 4:12 pm
- Reasons:
- Foodborne illness outbreak
- Excessive number of critical violations
- Status: Closed
Gan Bei Eatery and Bar at 670 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104
- Date and time closed: October 18, 2024 at 9 am
- Reasons:
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted tamales vendor at 1126 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Seattle, WA 98122
- Date and time closed: September 5, 2024 at 12:50 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted cut melon and steamed corn vendor at 1300 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
- Date and time closed: September 5, 2024 at 3 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Raspados (table setup selling cut fruit and homemade juice) found operating at the corner of Spring St. and Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
- Date and time closed: August 31, 2024 at 12:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Botanas Lokas (table setup selling cut fruit and homemade juice) found operating at the corner of Spring St. and Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
- Date and time closed: August 31, 2024 at 12 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Saigon Drip Kitchen at 301 2nd Ave Ext S Seattle, WA 98104
- Date and time closed: August 25, 2024 at 11 am
- Reasons:
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
- Note: Facility is in the process of obtaining approval to open, but has opened before permit issued, and in a manner that is inconsistent with their approved plan. Not approved for walk-up order service. No permit issued.
Botanas Lokas (food cart) at corner of Spring St and Alaskan Way, Seattle, 98101
- Date and time closed: August 15, 2024 at 2:45 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Antojitos Fresita Loca - pedestrian bridge landing between Union St. and Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Date and time closed: August 15, 2024 at 3:05 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Fresita Loca - found operating at the pedestrian bridge landing between Union St. and Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Date and time closed: August 6, 2024 at 3:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Botanas Lokas at corner of Alaskan Way and University St, Seattle, 98101
- Date and time closed: August 1, 2024 at 12 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Fresitas Locas - cut fruit at Pike Place Market near Western Ave.
- Date and time closed: July 27, 2024 at 1:35 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without handwashing facilities
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Botanas Lokas (table and tent setup) at Union St and Alaskan Way, Seattle
- Date and time closed: July 27, 2024 at 1:05 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Status: Closed
Raspados Shaved Ice & Cut Melons found operating near 1505 Western Ave #400, Seattle, WA 98101
- Date and time closed: July 24, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Mango cart operating near 362 Denny Wy, Seattle, WA 98109
- Date and time closed: July 19, 2024 at 3 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Status: Closed
Momo King (mobile food truck) at the north corner of 12th Ave and E. Madison St in Seattle
- Date and time closed: July 13, 2024 at 4 pm
- Reasons:
- Imminent health hazard: no available hot water
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted tamales vendor at Grocery Outlet parking lot, 1126 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle, WA 98122
- Date and time closed: July 12, 2024 at 12:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Botanas (table and tent setup) on sidewalk at Western Ave. and Pike Street Hillclimb, Seattle, WA 98101
- Date and time closed: June 6, 2024 at 3 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted vendor - cut melons at 1300 University St, Seattle 98101
- Date and time closed: May 23, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted cut fruit mobile cart at the corner of Western Ave & Union Street, Seattle 98101
- Date and time closed: May 8, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Raspados Shaved Ice at the corner of Western Ave & Pike Street, Seattle 98101
- Date and time closed: April 18, 2024 at 3:20 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Raspados la Rana Loka at the corner of Western Ave & Union Street, Seattle 98101
- Date and time closed: April 18, 2024 at 3 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted Vendor, Aqua Fresca #3 at 1600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98134
- Date and time closed: April 17, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted Vendor, Aqua Fresca #2 at 102 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
- Date and time closed: April 17, 2024 at 1:20 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted Vendor, Aqua Fresca #1 at 102 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
- Date and time closed: April 17, 2024 at 1:15 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid health permit
- Status: Closed
Closures in North Seattle, Districts 4, 5 and 6
Jai Thai University at 4214-A University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
- Date and time closed: May 31, 2024 at 2:25 pm
- Reasons:
A high number of critical violations, including:
- Hands not being washed when required
- No date marking of ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods
- Improper storage of raw meats
- Improper hot holding temperatures
- Room temperature storage of time/temperature control for safety foods
- Consumer advisory not available for applicable menu items
- Sanitizer for food surfaces exceeding safe concentrations
- Status: Closed
Los Plebes del Rancho LLC at 3227 NE 145th St, Seattle, WA 98155
- Date and time closed: December 12, 2023 at 10:30 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in Shoreline
Unpermitted Tacos Al Pastor vendor at 18325 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- Date and time closed: August 10, 2024 at 8:15 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Hidden Door at 14525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- Date and time closed: October 31, 2023 at 2 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in Tukwila
BBQ truck at 51st Ave S & S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168
- Date and time closed: October 18, 2024 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Status: Closed
MTV Food and Beverage #2 food truck at 10836 E Marginal Way S, Tukwila, WA 98168
- Date and time closed: November 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures on Vashon Island
Fish cutting stall at 18204 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
- Date and time closed: August 23, 2024 at 3 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without hand washing facilities
- Status: Closed
- Note: This closure does not impact the operator's commercial fishing permit, which gives right to sell cleaned and de-finned fish direct to the consumer under certain conditions. This closure affects further cutting of fish on site, the sale of cut fish, and the sale of grocery-store style frozen fish items that the seller did not catch themselves.
Gym Java at 19120 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
- Date and time closed: November 17, 2023 at 12 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
- Status: Closed
Closures in White Center
Tacos de Canasta at 10426 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
- Date and time closed: October 2, 2024 at 12:20 pm
- Reasons:
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
- Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/ cleaning equipment
- Status: Closed
- Date and time closed: April 12, 2024 at 11:30 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
- Date and time closed: February 6, 2024 at 1 pm
- Reasons:
- Unpermitted food vendor
- Status: Closed
The Home Skillit at 9654 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
- Date and time closed: March 15, 2024 at 11:30 am
- Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Status: Closed
Unpermitted food push carts
Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is aware of and has responded to makeshift push carts, which are often red and have a similar design and operation, being used to sell hot dogs at the stadiums and in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. These vendors are not inspected nor permitted, and therefore PHSKC cannot verify how the vendors store and prepare food. The carts aren't designed to be used to handle food safely. They don't have hand washing, clean water, or refrigeration. Furthermore, these carts are equipped with fuel sources being used in a manner that create a danger.
PHSKC has made multiple attempts to engage the operators of these carts about required food business permits and how to obtain one. At this time, several of these carts continue to sell food. The unsafe food practices occurring at these carts put the public at risk for foodborne illnesses. We urge the public to seek out permitted vendors when purchasing food. A permitted mobile vendor will display a PHSKC sticker on the mobile food unit.