EL BORRACHO
1521 1ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101
Last inspected Nov 3, 2026
Official source: Public Health — Seattle & King County (kingcounty.gov) · All data sources
Excellent. Top marks — the latest inspection found no serious issues, or few enough to earn the health department's best band.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 12 inspections on record for EL BORRACHO, spanning December 2021 to November 2026 — every one straight from Public Health — Seattle & King County.
It has held excellent across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 3, 2026
A1 violation
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
Jun 10, 2026
AJun 8, 2026
AMay 21, 2026
AFeb 23, 2026
A2 violations
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
- 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
Sep 17, 2025
A1 violation
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
Feb 10, 2025
A2 violations
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
Sep 4, 2024
A2 violations
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
- 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
Apr 2, 2024
A1 violation
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
May 1, 2023
ADec 14, 2022
ADec 13, 2021
A2 violations
- 4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
- 4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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