General Food Services · King County, WA

Sheng Yan Hot Pot

13433 Ne 20th St

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sheng Yan Hot Pot last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 25).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 20, 2025 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Sheng Yan Hot Pot ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 20, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 6, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 25 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 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 problems

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 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

criticalCode 2600Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

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, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 31, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 3 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 20, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 23 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 3000Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper thawing methods used

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

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 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 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

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 problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source