Return Inspection
Oct 21, 2026
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, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
Sanyoung Surf & Turf BBQ
15920 Ne 8th St, 2
Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Sanyoung Surf & Turf BBQ last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (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?
- 5 inspections on record, from Dec 23, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
- Has Sanyoung Surf & Turf BBQ ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection/Field Review
Sep 21, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 71 · Understand This Area’s Scale
10 recorded violations
minorCode 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 problemsminorCode 3200Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 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 temperatureminorCode 4000Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
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 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 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 problemscriticalCode 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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 0100Facility maintenance
Official Wording
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 0400Handwashing
Official Wording
Hands washed as required
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.
More about handwashing 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 problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Nov 19, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 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 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, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Oct 21, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 53 · 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 3900Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
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 issuescriticalCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode 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 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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Dec 23, 2024
Satisfactory
Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source