Sweet Notes Cafe
12966 Se Kent Kangley Rd, Kent, WA 98030
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
- Passed 1 of 4 graded inspections since 2021.
- Last inspected Feb 24, 2026: failed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Failed Feb 24
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130°F (54°C)
- Minor Food properly labeled; proper date marking
- Minor Food safety rating placard is not posted or visible
- 2024
- Failed Jan 30
Routine Inspection
2 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45°F)
- Critical Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
- 2022
- Failed Apr 25
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Hands washed as required
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities
- Minor Employee cleanliness and hygiene
- 2021
- Perfect Aug 19
Routine Inspection
No violations
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