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ESPRESSO ELEGANCE

122 ELLIOTT AVE W, Seattle, WA 98119 · Restaurant (Seating 0-12)

Inspection summary

ESPRESSO ELEGANCE has been inspected 43 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since June 22, 2006. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2026, found no infractions.

30 of 43 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 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.

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2015. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2024. For example: 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

  • 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 February 4, 2020. For example: 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2010. For example: 3100 - Proper labeling, signage

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2008. For example: Toxic substances properly identified,...

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.

43 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  3. 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
  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  10. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  13. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  15. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
  18. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  21. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  24. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  27. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  30. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  31. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
  33. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  35. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  36. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
  37. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Single use and single service articles properly...
      • BLUE
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
  38. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  39. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  40. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
  41. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  42. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
  43. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED

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