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WEST MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4141 81ST AVE SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 · Restaurant (School Lunch Program)

Inspection summary

WEST MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 40 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since February 14, 2006. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2026, found no infractions.

29 of 40 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2018. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2016. For example: 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on September 16, 2024. For example: 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

  • 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 once on January 21, 2011. For example: 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 5, 2012. For example: 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...

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.

40 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  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

    2 infractions

    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
      • RED
    • 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
      • RED
  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

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0900 - Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
      • RED
  13. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 2600 - Compliance with risk control plans, variances, plan of operation; valid permit; appr procedur
      • RED
  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

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used ...
      • RED
  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...
      • BLUE
  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...
      • BLUE
  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities...
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  30. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  31. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2900 - Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  32. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  33. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  35. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  36. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  37. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • Warewashing facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  38. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  39. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Food Worker Cards current for all food...
      • RED
    • Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130° F...
      • RED
  40. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

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