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Food establishment closures in King County

Public Health lists the reason the establishment was closed, whether it has been reopened, and the date it reopened. Reasons for closing a food establishment can vary and include such issues as failure to follow the permit process and unsafe food handling.
Closure information remains online for a period of 7 days after establishment is reopened.

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Found operating at 43529 228th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022

  • Closed: December 4, 2019 at 12:15 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
    • Food from an unapproved source
    • No handwashing facilities
  • Status: Closed

310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

  • Closed: November 27, 2019 at 4:45 pm

  • Reasons:
    • Imminent health hazard: Investigation of possible foodborne illness outbreak

      Since November 27, 2019, 30 people from 5 meal parties reported becoming ill after consuming food and drinks from Brave Horse Tavern on November 23 and 24, 2019. We identified at least 11 employees who experienced symptoms consistent with norovirus dating back to November 24, 2019. At least 2 employees had 2 total household members with symptoms dating back to November 20, 2019.

  • Status: Reopened November 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm

1175 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 2, Issaquah, WA 98027

  • Closed: November 14, 2019 at 12:00 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without approved plans and permit
  • Status: Closed

Found operating at a construction site located at 17211 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

  • Closed: November 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit—vending food from personal car
  • Status: Closed

46918 244th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022

  • Closed: November 13, 2019 at 10:10 am
  • Reasons:
    • Operating without a valid permit
  • Status: Closed

3380 146th Place SW, Bellevue, 98007

  • Closed: May 31, 2019 at 11:50 am
  • Reasons:
    • Operating a mobile food unit without a valid permit
    • Failure to submit plans for review and approval
  • Status: Closed
  • Please note: This establishment is for vehicle license plate number C39468D. Tacos El Güero has another mobile food establishment by the same name that is legally operating in the county.