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This restaurant has had several unsafe food handling practices over the last four inspections.
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Merchants Cafe

SEATTLE, WA 98104 109 YESLER WAY (206) 624-1515
16
14
47 avg.
  • 10/28/2022
    FAIL
  • 7/5/2023
    FAIL
  • 6/28/2024
    FAIL
  • 3/12/2025
    FAIL
Inspections
  • Unsatisfactory 3/12/2025
    Routine Inspection/Field Review
    Violations
    • Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans and required written procedure
    • PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45 degrees F)
  • Unsatisfactory 6/28/2024
    Routine Inspection/Field Review
    Violations
    • Physical facilities properly installed,...
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
    • Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
    • PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
    • Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
    • Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
  • Unsatisfactory 7/5/2023
    Routine Inspection/Field Review
    Violations
    • Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
    • In-use utensils properly stored
    • Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;
    • Sewage, waste water properly disposed
    • Hands washed as required
    • Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
    • PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45 degrees F)
    • Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
  • Unsatisfactory 10/28/2022
    Routine Inspection/Field Review
    Violations
    • Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration
    • Plumbing properly sized, installed,...
    • Food and non-food surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
    • Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
    • Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
    • Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods