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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
  • 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 Duvall

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

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
  • 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 Maple Valley

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

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 SeaTac

Raspados y Antojos at 12800 20th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98168

  • Date and time closed: November 24, 2024 at 12 pm
  • 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
    • Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
  • Status: Closed

Mall of Africa at 21027 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198

  • Date and time closed: November 6, 2024 at 12 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Not following required risk control plan
    • Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
    • Excessive number of critical violations, including:
      • Person in charge unable to demonstrate food safety knowledge
      • Food worker cards not available for all employees
      • Inadequate handwashing facilities to allow for proper hand washing
      • Foods are not being date marked for seven day shelf life
      • Improper storage of raw food to prevent cross-contamination
      • Room temperature storage of food that must be refrigerated for safety
      • Improper hot holding temperatures
      • Improper cold holding temperatures
      • Foods are not properly reheated before hot holding
      • Concentration of sanitizer used for cleaning surfaces too high
      • Unapproved changes made to the food facility that affect food safety
  • 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

Closures in South and West Seattle, Districts 1 and 2

The Wild Taco Extencion (mobile food truck) at the intersection of 17th Ave S and Beacon Ave S, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: December 13, 2024 at 10:45 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
    • Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
    • Failure to receive approval to operate
  • Status: Closed

Bela Wholesale at 4505 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

  • Date and time closed: November 8, 2024 at 2:30 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
    • Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
  • Status: Closed

AFU Food - Caterer/Wholesaler at 5600 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

  • Date and time closed: November 8, 2024 at 2:28 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
    • Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
  • Status: Closed

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:

  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

Closures in Central Seattle, Districts 3, 6 and 7

Lucille Estinda (popup table) at the intersection of 1st Ave S & Edgar Martinez Dr S, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: December 13, 2024 at 11:05 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
    • Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
    • Failure to receive approval to operate
  • Status: Closed

Arturo (popup table) at the intersection of 1st Ave S & Edgar Martinez Dr S, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: December 13, 2024 at 11:30 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
    • Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
    • Failure to receive approval to operate
  • Status: Closed

Taqueria Alamos (popup table) at the corner of 10th Ave & E Pike St, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: November 22, 2024 at 10:40 pm
  • 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

Tacos & Hot Dogs Seattle (popup table) at the corner of E Pike St & 11th Ave, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: November 22, 2024 at 11:35 pm
  • 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

LA Style Street Food (popup table) at the corner of E. Pine St & Broadway, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: November 22, 2024 at 11:50 pm
  • 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

El Corre Caminos Tacos & Hot Dogs Seattle at E Pike St & 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

  • Date and time closed: November 22, 2024
  • Reasons:
    • Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available
  • Status: Closed

BBQ stand (popup table) at the corner of E Pike St & 11th Ave, Seattle

  • Date and time closed: November 22, 2024 at 11 pm
  • 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

Unpermitted hot dog vendor at 815 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

  • Date and time closed: November 20, 2024
  • Reasons:
    • Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
    • Failure to receive approval to operate
    • Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
  • Status: Closed

Unpermitted tamales vendor at 1285 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122 on the corner of Broadway and Cherry

  • Date and time closed: November 13, 2024 at 2 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid health 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
    • Failure to receive approval to operate
  • 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

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

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.

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
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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.

Unpermitted push cart used by a vendor making and selling food on the street in the Seattle Capitol Hill District
Unpermitted push cart used by a vendor making and selling food on the street near the SoDo sports stadiums
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