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FRED MEYER INC #701-053

16735 SE 272ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 · Restaurant (Seating 13-50)

Inspection summary

FRED MEYER INC #701-053 has been inspected 111 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since January 19, 2006. The most recent inspection, on September 25, 2026, found no infractions.

76 of 111 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, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 18 times across 18 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2025. For example: 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

  • 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 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2025. For example: 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

  • 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 10 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2023. For example: 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 7, 2010. For example: 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2022. For example: 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored

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.

111 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  5. 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
  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  8. 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
  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • RED
  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  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

    2 infractions

    • 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  18. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 degrees F to 134 degrees F
      • RED
  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 degrees F to 134 degrees F
      • RED
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  22. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  23. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  31. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  32. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  33. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  40. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  42. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  43. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  44. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  45. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  46. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  47. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  48. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  50. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  51. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  52. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  53. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  54. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  55. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  56. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  58. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  59. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  60. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  63. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  64. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  67. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  68. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  69. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  70. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  71. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  72. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  73. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  74. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  75. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  76. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  77. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  78. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  79. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  80. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  81. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  82. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  83. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  84. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  85. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  86. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  87. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  88. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  89. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  90. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  91. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  92. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  93. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  94. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  95. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  96. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
  97. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
  98. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  99. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  100. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  101. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  102. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  103. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  104. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  105. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  106. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  107. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  108. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  109. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  110. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED

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