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ARBAT INT'L FOOD MARKET

12053 124TH AVE NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 · Restaurant (Seating 0-12)

Inspection summary

ARBAT INT'L FOOD MARKET has been inspected 37 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since February 1, 2006. The most recent inspection, on March 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

19 of 37 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2025. For example: 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2018. For example: 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2017. For example: 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2017. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2009. For example: 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities

About this data

These results come from Public Health – Seattle & King County, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

37 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
      • RED
  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 3900 - Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
      • BLUE
  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 0700 - Food obtained from approved source
      • RED
  13. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 2700 - Variance obtained for specialized processing ...
      • RED
  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 2700 - Variance obtained for specialized processing ...
      • RED
  18. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance...
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
  22. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • BLUE
    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
  28. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 2300 - Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
  30. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  31. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  32. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  33. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
  35. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  36. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  37. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED

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