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Food Service Inspections offered by Public Health in Seattle & King County's Environmental Health Services

Food Service Inspections offered by Public Health in Seattle & King County's Environmental Health Services

Inspects public facilities such as schools and water recreation facilities (pools and spas). Plans, reviews and inspects certain commercial facilities (massage parlors, tattoo parlors and public bathhouses). Provides routine inspection of food service establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, taverns and ice cream vendors. Responds to citizens' complaints and has enforcement authority. Also inspects and certifies red meats, fish and poultry. Investigates consumer fraud through misrepresentation in product advertising, improper dating or pricing, etc.

Physical Address

401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

M W F, 8am-3pm Tu Th, 10:30am-3pm.

Application process

Call for information or to report a complaint. Call or visit website to report unsafe food handling activity.

Fee

No fees for complaint investigations. Fees vary for permits and inspections.

Eligibility

King County facilities.

Agency info

Public Health - Seattle & King County's Environmental Health Services

Inspects and regulates the safety of facilities and conditions which could have a significant impact on the health of the public. Regular inspection programs enforce health standards required of commercial establishments. Business licenses may be denied, suspended or revoked if these standards are not met and maintained.