MERCHANTS CAFE

109 YESLER WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98104 · Restaurant (Seating 51-150)

31 inspections

1. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewSep 10, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
     • RED
2. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 12, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
     • RED
   • 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans and required written procedure
     • RED
   • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
     • RED
3. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 20, 2024

   0 infractions

4. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 28, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
     • BLUE
   • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
     • BLUE
   • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
     • BLUE
   • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
     • RED
   • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
     • RED
   • 2300 - Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
     • RED
5. Return InspectionAug 4, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJul 5, 2023

   13 infractions

   • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
     • BLUE
   • 5000 - Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
     • BLUE
   • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
     • BLUE
   • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
     • BLUE
   • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;
     • BLUE
   • 4500 - Sewage, waste water properly disposed
     • BLUE
   • 0400 - Hands washed as required
     • RED
   • 1300 - Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
     • RED
   • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
     • RED
   • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
     • RED
   • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
     • RED
   • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
     • RED
   • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
     • RED
7. Consultation/Education - FieldJan 9, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewOct 28, 2022

   8 infractions

   • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
     • BLUE
   • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
     • BLUE
   • 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
     • BLUE
   • 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
     • BLUE
   • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
     • BLUE
   • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
     • RED
   • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
     • RED
   • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
     • RED
9. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 14, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
     • RED
10. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewSep 4, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 2300 - Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
11. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 21, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
      • BLUE
12. Return InspectionApr 18, 2018

    0 infractions

13. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJan 30, 2018

    8 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
      • BLUE
    • 4500 - Sewage, waste water properly disposed
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
14. Consultation/Education - FieldSep 12, 2017

    0 infractions

15. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 18, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
16. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 22, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 3600 - Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
17. Consultation/Education - FieldOct 5, 2016

    0 infractions

18. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewSep 24, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2300 - Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
19. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 17, 2015

    0 infractions

20. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 8, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
21. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 18, 2014

    0 infractions

22. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 28, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
23. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 22, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
24. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 12, 2013

    7 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
25. Consultation/Education - FieldMar 16, 2013

    0 infractions

26. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 8, 2012

    0 infractions

27. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 23, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 0500 - Proper methods used to prevent bare hand...
      • RED
28. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewFeb 9, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
29. Return InspectionSep 6, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
30. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 25, 2011

    0 infractions

31. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 21, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED