Educational Inspection
Nov 5, 2026
Complete
Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
Rainier Restaurant
6400 M L King Jr Way S
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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
- When was Rainier Restaurant last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Complete” (official score 0).
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from May 20, 2025 to Nov 5, 2026.
- Has Rainier Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 20, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection/Field Review
Jul 24, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 47 · Understand This Area’s Scale
6 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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 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 contaminationminorCode 4100Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 problemscriticalCode 1200Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
In Plain English
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemscriticalCode 1900Food temperature
Official Wording
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
May 20, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 1400Other
Official Wording
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 20, 2025 · Original Source