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General Food Services · King County, WA

Bellwether BBQ & Grill

609 S Weller St, C

Last inspected Jun 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Bellwether BBQ & Grill last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 20, 2025. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 8).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Apr 12, 2024 to Jun 20, 2025.
Has Bellwether BBQ & Grill ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 12, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 20, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3000Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper thawing methods used

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
criticalCode 1400Other

Official Wording

Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source

Return Inspection

Nov 13, 2024

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, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 11, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 35 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 1900Food temperature

Official Wording

No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

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
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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 12, 2024

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source

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