General Food Services · King County, WA

Secret Congee

6301 Seaview Ave Nw

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Secret Congee last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 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?: 6 inspections on record, from Mar 15, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Secret Congee ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 15, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 4, 2026

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 problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 13, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

criticalCode 2500Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 23, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 issues

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 16, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 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 issues

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 problems

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 finding

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 14, 2024

Satisfactory

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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 problems

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 problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 15, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 2900Food temperature

Official Wording

Adequate equipment for temperature control

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 2120Food temperature