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BALLARD MANDARIN CHINESE RESTAURANT

5500 8TH AVE NW , Seattle, WA 98107

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

48/100

Inspections

5

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

5

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

26 total

other
1038%
contamination
727%
temperature
415%
pest
312%
chemical
28%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on

CriticalTemperature

Hot cooked food wasn't being cooled down quickly enough to prevent bacterial growth.

CriticalTemperature

Hot cooked food wasn't being cooled down quickly enough to prevent bacterial growth.

CriticalOther

0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on

MinorContamination

3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

MinorChemical

3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration

MinorOther

Foods were not properly labeled or didn't have dates showing when they were prepared or when they expire.

MinorContamination

3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

MinorChemical

3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration

MinorOther

Foods were not properly labeled or didn't have dates showing when they were prepared or when they expire.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.