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SAFEWAY STORE #459

20830 108TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98031 · Restaurant (Seating 0-12)

Inspection summary

SAFEWAY STORE #459 has been inspected 121 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since March 24, 2006. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

87 of 121 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 26 times across 22 separate inspections, most recently on March 25, 2026. For example: 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2014. For example: 0400 - Hands washed as required

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2013. For example: 3100 - Proper labeling, signage

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2018. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer

  • 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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2018. For example: 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...

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.

121 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 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

    0 infractions

  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

    2 infractions

    • 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  20. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  21. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  22. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  23. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 degrees F to 134 degrees F
      • RED
  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 degrees F to 134 degrees F
      • RED
  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  30. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  31. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  32. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  33. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  35. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  36. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  37. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  38. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  39. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
  40. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  41. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  42. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  45. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  46. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  47. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  48. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  49. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  50. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  51. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  52. Return Inspection

    0 infractions

  53. Return Inspection

    0 infractions

  54. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  55. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 0400 - Hands washed as required
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  56. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  57. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 0400 - Hands washed as required
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  58. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  59. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  60. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  61. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  62. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
  63. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 1710 - Proper hot holding temperatures (less than130 degrees)
      • RED
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
  64. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  65. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  66. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  67. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  68. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  69. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  70. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  71. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  72. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  73. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  74. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  75. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  76. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  77. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  78. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
  79. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated area...
      • BLUE
  80. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  81. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  82. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  83. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  84. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
  85. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
  86. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  87. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  88. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  89. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  90. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  91. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2000 - Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
      • RED
  92. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2000 - Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
      • RED
  93. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
  94. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  95. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  96. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  97. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  98. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  99. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3100 - Proper labeling, signage
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  100. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  101. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  102. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  103. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  104. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  105. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  106. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  107. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  108. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  109. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  110. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  111. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  112. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  113. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  114. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  115. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  116. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  117. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  118. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  119. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  120. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130° F...
      • RED
  121. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130° F...
      • RED

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