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JACK IN THE BOX #8428

2840 S 188TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98188 · Restaurant (Seating 51-150)

Inspection summary

JACK IN THE BOX #8428 has been inspected 28 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since May 15, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 28, 2026, found no infractions.

17 of 28 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 and Protecting food from contamination.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 29, 2020. For example: 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...

  • 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 once on May 10, 2018. For example: 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2018. For example: 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2025. For example: 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 8, 2019. For example: 5000 - Posting of permit; mobile establishment name...

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.

28 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • 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

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    2 infractions

    • 5000 - Posting of permit; mobile establishment name...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  14. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
  16. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  20. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    2 infractions

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
  25. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  28. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

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