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BALLARD MARKET

1400 NW 56TH ST, Seattle, WA 98107 · Restaurant (Meat/Sea Food)

Inspection summary

BALLARD MARKET has been inspected 146 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since February 3, 2006. The most recent inspection, on February 17, 2026, found no infractions.

65 of 146 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 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 41 times across 37 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2024. For example: 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods

  • 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 19 times across 19 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2025. For example: 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  • 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 16 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2017. For example: 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 12 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2025. For example: 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish

  • 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 12 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2018. 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.

146 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 0900 - Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
      • RED
  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
      • BLUE
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
      • RED
  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
      • RED
  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  30. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  31. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  32. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  33. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  35. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  36. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  37. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  38. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  39. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  40. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  41. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  42. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  43. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
  44. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
  45. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
  46. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
  47. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  48. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  49. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  50. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  51. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  52. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  53. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  55. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  56. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
  58. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  59. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
  60. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  61. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  62. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  63. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  64. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  65. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
  67. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
  69. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  70. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  71. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  72. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  73. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  74. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  75. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  76. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  77. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1300 - Food contact surfaces used for raw meat...
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  78. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
  79. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
  80. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1300 - Food contact surfaces used for raw meat...
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  81. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  82. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  83. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
  84. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
  85. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  89. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  90. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  91. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  92. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  93. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  94. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  95. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellfish identification; proper parasit...
      • RED
  96. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  97. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  98. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1200 - Proper shellfish identification; proper parasit...
      • RED
  99. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  100. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  101. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  102. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  103. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  104. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  105. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  106. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  108. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  109. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  110. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  111. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  112. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  113. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  114. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  115. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  116. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  117. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  118. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  119. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  120. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  121. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  122. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  123. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  124. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  125. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Hands washed as required
      • RED
  126. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
  127. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Hands washed as required
      • RED
  128. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
  129. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  130. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  131. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
  132. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  133. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  134. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
  135. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  136. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  137. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  138. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  139. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  140. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  141. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  142. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  143. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Proper shellfish identification; proper parasit...
      • RED
  144. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  145. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  146. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Proper shellfish identification; proper parasit...
      • RED

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