General Food Services · King County, WA

The Usual

1414 E Yesler Way

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Usual last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 1, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Satisfactory” (official score 7).
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?: 2 inspections on record, from Jun 30, 2025 to May 1, 2026.
Has The Usual ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 30, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

May 1, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 7 · 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 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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jun 30, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

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