General Food Services · King County, WA

3rd Ave Cafe

1908 3rd Ave

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Satisfactory

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Quick Answers

When was 3rd Ave Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 10, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (official score 0).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Sep 4, 2024 to Sep 10, 2026.
Has 3rd Ave Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 10, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Jun 8, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Complete

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Dec 18, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 0600Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing facilities

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Apr 21, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3100Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food properly labeled; proper date marking

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 4, 2024

Satisfactory

Official score: 3 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3500Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Employee cleanliness and hygiene

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source