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GROCERY PLUS

9660 16TH AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98106 · Restaurant (Seating 0-12)

Inspection summary

GROCERY PLUS has been inspected 23 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since August 11, 2014. The most recent inspection, on April 23, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

11 of 23 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2026. For example: 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

  • 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2025. For example: 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

  • 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 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 29, 2024. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2026. For example: 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2026. For example: 3500 - Employee cleanliness and hygiene

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.

23 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    7 infractions

    • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
      • BLUE
    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 3500 - Employee cleanliness and hygiene
      • BLUE
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
      • RED
    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • RED
  2. Return Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
      • BLUE
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
      • RED
    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • RED
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
      • RED
  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    11 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 2700 - Compliance with variance; specialized processes; HACCP plan
      • RED
    • 0700 - Food obtained from approved source
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
      • RED
    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • RED
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  5. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    8 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • RED
    • 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
      • RED
  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    7 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
      • RED
    • 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
      • RED
  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  9. Return Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Return Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    6 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 1000 - Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives
      • RED
    • 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
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 3800 - Utensils, equipment, linens properly stored,...
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  13. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  14. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  18. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  21. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  23. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

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