General Food Services · King County, WA

El Federales

8032 Falls Ave Se, A

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was El Federales last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 24, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 30).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 13, 2024 to Apr 24, 2026.
Has El Federales ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 24, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 30 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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

criticalCode 2000Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

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.