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General Food Services · King County, WA

Star

538 Broadway E

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Star last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (official score 18).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Dec 21, 2023 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Star ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 21, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 29, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 18 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 3300Contamination

Official Wording

Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

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 contamination
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
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 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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Jun 9, 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, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 18, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 2, 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, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 26, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 0200Other

Official Wording

Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

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
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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Dec 21, 2023

Satisfactory

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 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 problems
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
minorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment

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 3700Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-use utensils properly stored

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 issues

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source

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