EL PAISANO TAMALES

2012 S 320TH ST, F, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Excellent. Top marks — the latest inspection found no serious issues, or few enough to earn the health department's best band.

Excellent

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Inspection history

Jun 16, 2026
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1 violation
- 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
Mar 9, 2026
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Nov 17, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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May 6, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025
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3 violations
- 5000 - Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
- 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
- 0400 - Hands washed as required
Feb 4, 2025
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Jul 23, 2024
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Mar 13, 2024
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2 violations
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
- 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
Jul 26, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023
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Nov 7, 2022
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1 violation
- 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
Jul 25, 2022
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