Limited Food Service · King County, WA

Frontside Grind

12000 Des Moines Memorial Dr S

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Frontside Grind last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 2, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation 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 Mar 28, 2024 to Jun 2, 2026.
Has Frontside Grind ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 2, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 0200Other

Official Wording

Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

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 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 9, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 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 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

criticalCode 0200Other

Official Wording

Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 28, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 0200Other