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General Food Services · King County, WA

The Charter Hotel

1610 2nd Ave

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Charter Hotel last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 15).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from May 6, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has The Charter Hotel ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Oct 21, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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
criticalCode 1100Contamination

Official Wording

Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria

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, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Jun 8, 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 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 6, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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 3500Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Employee cleanliness and hygiene

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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Educational Inspection

Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 5, 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, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 30, 2025

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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 problems
criticalCode 1100Contamination

Official Wording

Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria

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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Sep 23, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 30 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 2700Other

Official Wording

Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 0900Other

Official Wording

Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 1000Contamination

Official Wording

Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

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, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 6, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 15 · 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
criticalCode 0900Other

Official Wording

Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

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, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

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