ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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When was Northwood Middle School last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (official score 5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Dec 8, 2023 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has Northwood Middle School ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 8, 2023.
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.
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.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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.
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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.
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.