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SAFEWAY #1993

2201 E MADISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112 · Restaurant (Seating 0-12)

Inspection summary

SAFEWAY #1993 has been inspected 51 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since March 24, 2006. The most recent inspection, on March 30, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

23 of 51 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 42 times across 24 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2026. For example: 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

  • 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 12 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2021. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  • 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 January 13, 2025. For example: 0400 - Hands washed as required

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2026. For example: 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 14, 2012. For example: 3100 - Proper labeling, signage

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.

51 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0400 - Hands washed as required
      • RED
  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  5. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
      • RED
  8. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  16. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  17. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1800 - Proper cooking time and temperature; proper use of non-continuous cooking
      • RED
  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  24. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
  25. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  29. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  30. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  31. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  32. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  33. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    7 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
  35. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  36. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  38. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from RTE food
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  39. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  40. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  41. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    6 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  42. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  43. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  44. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
  45. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
  46. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  47. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
  48. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  49. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
      • RED
    • Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130° F...
      • RED
  50. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  51. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • Proper hot holding temperatures (less than 130° F )
      • RED
    • Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • Proper cooking time and temperature
      • RED

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