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General Food Services · King County, WA

Cheeky Cafe

1700 S Jackson St

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Cheeky Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 16, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 22).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Jan 23, 2024 to Sep 16, 2026.
Has Cheeky Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 16, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 22 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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 3300Contamination

Official Wording

Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

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
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

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 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.

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criticalCode 2200Food temperature

Official Wording

Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS 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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 6, 2025

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 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Feb 11, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 2, 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, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 29, 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, May 29, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

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