General Food Services · King County, WA

Bar Cotto

1546 15th Ave

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

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When was Bar Cotto last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 15, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (official score 12).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Aug 22, 2024 to Apr 15, 2026.
Has Bar Cotto ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 15, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4100Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

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 5000Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

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 2300Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods

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, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 5, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 5000Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 22, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4400Contamination

Official Wording

Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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.