General Food Services · King County, WA

Hibachi Buffet Jiang Inc

440 16th Ave Ne

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Hibachi Buffet Jiang Inc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 17, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 18).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 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 May 31, 2024 to Sep 17, 2026.
Has Hibachi Buffet Jiang Inc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 31, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 17, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 18 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 3700Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-use utensils properly stored

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

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 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

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4400Contamination

Official Wording

Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review