General Food Services · King County, WA

Hong's Kitchen

17650 140th Ave Se

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Hong's Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 10, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 10).
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?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 30, 2024 to Sep 10, 2026.
Has Hong's Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 10, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 2110Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (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, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 14, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 30 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 1900Food temperature