General Food Services · King County, WA

Taqueria El Rinconsito

4619 Ne Sunset Blvd

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Taqueria El Rinconsito last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (official score 8).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 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 Jan 23, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Taqueria El Rinconsito ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 28, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 7, 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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Dec 18, 2025

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, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Mar 3, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

minorCode 4400Contamination

Official Wording

Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 1, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 25 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4400Contamination

Official Wording

Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

In Plain English

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

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 2110Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

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 1, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review