Taqueria El 5 De Mayo
17017 Se 270th Pl, Seattle, WA 98042
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.
At a glance
- Passed 0 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
- Last inspected Sep 24, 2025: failed with no violations. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
- 6 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2025
- Failed Sep 24
Return Inspection
No violations
- Failed Sep 9
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 6 critical
- Critical No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control
- Critical PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities
- Critical Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans and required written procedure
- Critical Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures (42°F to 45°F)
- Minor In-use utensils properly stored
- Minor Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
- Visit Aug 22
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