Limited Food Service · King County, WA

Espresso Works

19305 55th Ave Ne

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Espresso Works last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 10).
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 Oct 12, 2023 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Espresso Works ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 12, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 5, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · 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 2120Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 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, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 9, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 22 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

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

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 2200Food temperature