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FLAME CATERING

23826 PACIFIC HWY S, KENT, WA 98032 · Restaurant (Caterer)

Inspection summary

FLAME CATERING has been inspected 33 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since February 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 6, 2025, found no infractions.

18 of 33 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 12 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2016. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 4, 2012. For example: 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2011. For example: 1600 - Proper cooling procedure

  • 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 August 28, 2013. For example: 3100 - Proper labeling, signage

  • 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 once on October 10, 2019. For example: 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.

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.

33 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

    • 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  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

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
      • BLUE
    • 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
      • BLUE
  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...
      • BLUE
    • 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
      • BLUE
  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
      • BLUE
  12. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  14. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  18. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  21. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    3 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  24. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  27. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  28. Return Inspection

    0 infractions

  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    7 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0500 - Proper methods used to prevent bare hand...
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
  30. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  31. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  32. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  33. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

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