PURPLE CAFE & WINE BAR

1225 4TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101 · Restaurant (Seating 151-250)

43 inspections

1. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 20, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
     • BLUE
   • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;
     • BLUE
2. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 24, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 7, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;
     • BLUE
   • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
     • RED
4. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 3, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
     • BLUE
   • 0900 - Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
     • RED
5. Consultation/Education - FieldFeb 29, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 9, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
     • RED
   • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
     • RED
7. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJan 5, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 20, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
     • BLUE
   • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
     • RED
9. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 1, 2018

   2 infractions

   • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
     • BLUE
   • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
     • BLUE
10. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 5, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
11. Consultation/Education - FieldDec 22, 2017

    0 infractions

12. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewSep 1, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
13. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 17, 2017

    0 infractions

14. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJan 27, 2017

    0 infractions

15. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewOct 24, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
16. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 23, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 4400 - Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
17. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 14, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 3600 - Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
      • BLUE
    • 1500 - Proper handling of pooled eggs
      • RED
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
18. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMay 13, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
19. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 27, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
20. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 15, 2013

    0 infractions

21. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 22, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130° F...
      • RED
22. Consultation/Education - FieldDec 31, 2012

    0 infractions

23. Consultation/Education - FieldDec 26, 2012

    0 infractions

24. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewSep 13, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
25. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewApr 4, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
26. Return InspectionJan 4, 2012

    0 infractions

27. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 16, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
28. Consultation/Education - FieldMay 31, 2011

    0 infractions

29. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewFeb 16, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
30. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 17, 2010

    1 infraction

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
31. Consultation/Education - FieldAug 10, 2010

    0 infractions

32. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewFeb 17, 2010

    1 infraction

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
33. Consultation/Education - FieldDec 23, 2009

    0 infractions

34. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJul 16, 2009

    0 infractions

35. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewFeb 17, 2009

    0 infractions

36. Return InspectionJun 20, 2008

    0 infractions

37. Consultation/Education - FieldJun 20, 2008

    0 infractions

38. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewJun 6, 2008

    7 infractions

    • Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • Hands washed as required
      • RED
    • Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Raw meats below and away from RTE food
      • RED
    • Proper methods used to prevent bare hand...
      • RED
39. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewMar 10, 2008

    4 infractions

    • Posting of permit; mobile establishment name...
      • BLUE
    • In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • Proper methods used to prevent bare hand...
      • RED
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
40. Consultation/Education - FieldNov 28, 2007

    0 infractions

41. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewNov 28, 2007

    5 infractions

    • Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • Proper methods used to prevent bare hand...
      • RED
42. Routine Inspection/Field ReviewDec 20, 2006

    4 infractions

    • Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
      • BLUE
    • Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • Posting of permit; mobile establishment name...
      • BLUE
    • Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
43. Consultation/Education - FieldOct 17, 2006

    0 infractions