Called A Chicken
4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
The official rating comes from Public Health – Seattle & King County, which looks at the trend of the last few routine inspections, so it can differ from the BiteKarma score. The BiteKarma score works the same way in every city we cover.
At a glance
- Last inspected Feb 4, 2026: perfect, no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Jan 28, 2026.
- Keeps coming up: Hands washed as required, cited 4 times, plus 10 other repeat issues.
- #76 in Seattle's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- Passed 2 of 9 graded inspections since 2022.
- 12 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 11 visits
- 2026
- Perfect Feb 4
Return Inspection
No violations
- Failed Jan 28
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 5 critical
- Critical Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130°F (54°C)
- Critical PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45°F (7°C)
- Critical Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
- Critical Hands washed as required
- Minor Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
- Minor Sewage, wastewater properly disposed
- 2025
- Failed Nov 18
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- Critical Food worker cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
- Minor Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
- Minor Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
- Minor Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
- Minor Proper thawing methods used
- Visit Mar 26
Return Inspection
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