Food establishment closures by area in King County

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

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
    
• 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

Burien Night Market at 14816 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

• Date and time closed: May 3, 2024 at 5 pm
• Reasons:
  • Operating without a valid permit
• Status: Closed

Smokey's, Inc. at 12806 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

• Date and time closed: October 20, 2023 at 1:40 pm
• Reasons:
  • Imminent health hazard: Inadequate refrigeration to maintain foods at safe holding temperatures
• Status: Closed

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

Le Lu's Bakery at 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198

• Date and time closed: May 20, 2024 at 12 pm
• Reasons:
  
  • Operating without a valid permit
• Status: Closed

Fresh fruit cart at NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd. & W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd., Duvall, WA 98019

• Date and time closed: March 22, 2024 at 1:35 pm
• Reasons:
  • Operating without the benefit of a permit or plan review
• Status: Closed

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

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

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

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

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

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
• 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

Unpermitted catering kitchen - Garage of a residential home, Belmont Woods area of Maple Valley, WA 98038

• Date and time closed: June 21, 2024 at 3 pm
• Reasons:
  • Operating without a valid permit
• Status: Closed

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

Sammamish Cafe & Spirits at 22850 NE 8th St, Suite 101, Sammamish, WA 98074

• Date and time closed: July 12, 2024 at 3:30 pm
• Reasons:
  • Foodborne illness outbreak
• Status: July 15, 2024

AmEx Centurion Studio at SeaTac Airport, 17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98158

• Date and time closed: September 11, 2024 at 2:40 pm
• Reasons:
  • Imminent health hazard: No hot water available
• Status: Closed

Unpermitted food vendor at corner of 42nd Ave S and S 176th St, SeaTac, WA 98188

• Date and time closed: August 10, 2024 at 6:15 pm
• Reasons:
  • Operating without a valid permit
• 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

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:

1. Botanas Lokas
2. Tacos El Amigo
3. Cocos
4. Unpermitted chicharron vendor
5. Tacos Seattle & Hot Dogs
6. Botanas
7. 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

Seattle Dumpling Co. at 1916 Pike Pl, Unit 14, Seattle, WA 98101

• Date and time closed: September 12, 2024 at 12:15 pm
• Reasons:
  • Imminent health hazard: Operating without available hot water
• 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

Burbs Burger at 2010 E Roanoke St, Seattle, WA 98112

• Date and time closed: September 13, 2023 at 5:25 pm
• Reasons: Third repeat citation of a red critical violation (Compliance with operation plans); and a high number of red critical violations, including:
  • Person in Charge not meeting requirements for active managerial control at facility
  • Failure to properly wash hands as required
  • Inadequate hand washing facilities
  • Improper cooling procedures
  • Improper cold holding of TCS foods
  • Chemical sanitizer not properly labeled
  • Changes made to equipment, storage space, and layout of business without prior approval
• Status: Closed

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

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

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

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

Tacos de Canasta at 10426 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146

• Date and time closed: April 12, 2024 at 11:30 am
• Reasons:
  • Operating without a valid permit
• 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

Tacos de Canasta at 10426 16th Ave SW, Seattle (White Center), WA 98146

• Date and time closed: February 6, 2024 at 1 pm
• Reasons:
  • Unpermitted food vendor
• Status: Closed