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Food establishment closures by area in King County
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/closures
Food inspections and safety rating system
Our food inspection reporting system and one-of-a-kind food safety rating system give King County residents the information they need to remain safe while dining out.
Food safety in your home kitchen
Food safety in your home kitchen is just as important as food safety in restaurant kitchens. In fact, as much as 60% of foodborne illness may be from home kitchens.
Food safety resources for businesses
Educational resources to help restaurants prevent food-borne illnesses.
Food safety resources for consumers
Educational resources to help prevent food-borne illnesses.
Raw (unpasteurized) milk and raw milk products
Consuming raw milk and raw milk products can pose health risks.
Report a possible foodborne illness
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/foodborne
Safe food handling practices for food establishments
At each step in the flow of food through a food service establishment, there are general food safety procedures that should be followed. These procedures will help prevent mishandling and contamination of food, and will reduce the risk of foodborne illness at your establishment. The following are basic procedures to help keep you safe.
Search restaurant safety ratings
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/foodsafety/ratings
Trans fat ban requirements
Learn about the requirements to eliminate artificial trans fat for King County food businesses.
Unpermitted food businesses
Public Health urges you not to purchase food from unpermitted food vendors: only buy food from businesses that have a food safety rating sign (green smiley face sign) Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/unpermitted-food