General Food Services · King County, WA

A-Chau Cafe LLC

6902 Rainier Ave S

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was A-Chau Cafe LLC last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 15, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 25).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 3 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Feb 6, 2024 to Apr 15, 2026.
Has A-Chau Cafe LLC ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 15, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 25 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 0200Other

Official Wording

Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 2600Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

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.

Feb 21, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment

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

minorCode 3400Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

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, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 6, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3400Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

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

criticalCode 2110Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source