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General Food Services · King County, WA

Sankaku Ongiri Cafe & Bar

1531 Melrose Ave

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sankaku Ongiri Cafe & Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 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?
4 inspections on record, from May 7, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Sankaku Ongiri Cafe & Bar 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 7, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 23, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3100Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food properly labeled; proper date marking

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 problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Dec 9, 2025

Satisfactory

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, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 8, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 28 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3000Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper thawing methods used

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
criticalCode 1600Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling procedure

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, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 7, 2024

Satisfactory

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, May 7, 2024 · Original Source

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