ORIGINAL PHILLY'S

3019 M L KING JR WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98144 · Restaurant (Seating 13-50)

Inspection summary

ORIGINAL PHILLY'S has been inspected 50 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since October 25, 2007. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

18 of 50 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 22 times across 18 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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 19 times across 17 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
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 17 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2026. 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2023. For example: 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. 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.

50 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field ReviewSep 21, 2026
5 infractions
- 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
  - BLUE
- 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
  - BLUE
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
  - BLUE
- 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
  - BLUE
- 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
  - RED
Educational InspectionSep 18, 2026
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewFeb 26, 2026
1 infraction
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 28, 2025
1 infraction
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 21, 2024
3 infractions
- 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
  - BLUE
- 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 28, 2023
2 infractions
- 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
  - BLUE
- 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
  - BLUE
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 7, 2023
2 infractions
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 27, 2022
3 infractions
- 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
  - BLUE
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewAug 13, 2021
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJul 25, 2019
4 infractions
- 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
  - BLUE
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldMar 8, 2019
0 infractions
Consultation/Education - FieldDec 12, 2018
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewOct 31, 2018
5 infractions
- 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
  - RED
- 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
  - RED
- 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 25, 2018
1 infraction
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldMar 19, 2018
0 infractions
Consultation/Education - FieldDec 19, 2017
0 infractions
Return InspectionMay 11, 2017
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 9, 2017
7 infractions
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
  - BLUE
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
  - BLUE
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
  - RED
Return InspectionAug 29, 2016
0 infractions
Consultation/Education - FieldAug 26, 2016
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 11, 2016
4 infractions
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
  - BLUE
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 31, 2015
8 infractions
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 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
- 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...
  - BLUE
- 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
  - RED
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewFeb 17, 2015
8 infractions
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.
  - BLUE
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
  - BLUE
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
- 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
  - RED
- 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldOct 21, 2014
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 7, 2014
6 infractions
- 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
  - RED
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJan 21, 2014
4 infractions
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
  - RED
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 13, 2013
2 infractions
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldJul 23, 2013
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 25, 2013
3 infractions
- 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance...
  - BLUE
- 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
  - BLUE
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
  - RED
Return InspectionJan 28, 2013
0 infractions
Consultation/Education - FieldDec 27, 2012
0 infractions
Consultation/Education - FieldDec 26, 2012
0 infractions
Return InspectionJun 18, 2012
8 infractions
- 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
  - BLUE
- 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance...
  - BLUE
- 4500 - Sewage, waste water properly disposed
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
  - RED
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 1300 - Food contact surfaces used for raw meat...
  - RED
- 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
  - RED
Return InspectionJun 4, 2012
2 infractions
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 0400 - Hands washed as required
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 25, 2012
6 infractions
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130° F...
  - RED
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
  - RED
- 0400 - Hands washed as required
  - RED
- 1300 - Food contact surfaces used for raw meat...
  - RED
- 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 16, 2012
4 infractions
- 4500 - Sewage, waste water properly disposed
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 0400 - Hands washed as required
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 20, 2011
4 infractions
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 4500 - Sewage, waste water properly disposed
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
  - BLUE
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewAug 18, 2011
2 infractions
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldApr 29, 2011
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJan 19, 2011
6 infractions
- 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
  - BLUE
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldJul 8, 2010
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 1, 2010
5 infractions
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
  - BLUE
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 1, 2009
8 infractions
- 4600 - Toilet facilities properly constructed, supplil...
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
  - BLUE
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
  - RED
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED
Consultation/Education - FieldJul 9, 2009
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 18, 2009
3 infractions
- 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
  - BLUE
- 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewOct 22, 2008
6 infractions
- Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
  - BLUE
- Potential food contamination prevented during ...
  - BLUE
- Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- Sewage, waste water properly disposed
  - BLUE
- Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
Consultation/Education - FieldApr 7, 2008
0 infractions
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 6, 2008
5 infractions
- Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
  - BLUE
- Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- Potential food contamination prevented during ...
  - BLUE
- Proper thawing methods used
  - BLUE
- Single use and single service articles properly...
  - BLUE
Routine Inspection/Field ReviewOct 25, 2007
4 infractions
- Physical facilities properly installed,...
  - BLUE
- Proper labeling, signage
  - BLUE
- Sewage, waste water properly disposed
  - BLUE
- Adequate handwashing facilities
  - RED

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ORIGINAL PHILLY'S

Inspection summary

What these findings mean

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Food temperature controlHigher risk

Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

PestsHigher risk

About this data

50 inspections

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