What is Chef Liao's health inspection score?

Chef Liao has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chef Liao last inspected?

Chef Liao was last inspected on March 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chef Liao have?

Chef Liao has 29 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chef Liao safe to eat at?

Yes, Chef Liao has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chef Liao serve?

Chef Liao serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chef Liao

Name: Chef Liao
Address: 6012 PHINNEY AVE N, Seattle, 98103
Rating: 88

6012 PHINNEY AVE N , Seattle

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Fremont

Ranked #289 of 381 in FremontBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

6012 PHINNEY AVE N , Seattle, WA 98103

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

7 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan

Mar 2023

2 inspections

9 high priority

2 intermediate

May 2023

1 inspections

7 high priority

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

Jan

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Routine Inspection/Field Review1 Consultation/Education - Field2 Return Inspection

Mar 25

Routine Inspection/Field Review InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Routine Inspection/Field Review InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Consultation/Education - Field InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

3 High

3 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (3)

−15 pts

IVUX861OV3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, displayRisk Factor−5
IVY0UD8TO3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentrationRisk Factor−5
IVGZCZYFT1500 - Proper preparation of raw shell eggsRisk Factor−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 23

Return Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

7 High

7 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

IVQL5NI034200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitizedRisk Factor−5
IVYW8NDDA4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanableRisk Factor−5
IVDCHQ4RC3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, displayRisk Factor−5
IVHNNJLPC0900 - Proper washing of fruits and vegetablesRisk Factor−10
IVMXDWWAU2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)Risk Factor−10
IVIPFT5WK1600 - Proper cooling procedureRisk Factor−25
IV9BSUOMB2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans and required written procedureRisk Factor−10

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

Mar 23

Return Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

9 High2 Med

11 total9 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−101 pts

High Priority (9)

−95 pts

IVKWYYKKU3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.Risk Factor−5
IV0H0N99B3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, displayRisk Factor−5
IVC5HJYHD3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentrationRisk Factor−5
IVUFUBROZ4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitizedRisk Factor−5
IVYYFWB8U4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanableRisk Factor−5
IVFBNBPTX1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a controlRisk Factor−25
IVZOVPD6S0400 - Hands washed as requiredRisk Factor−25
IVMWFOWYV1300 - Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contaminationRisk Factor−15
IV4YL6T0L2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)Risk Factor−5

Intermediate (2)

−6 pts

IVNXCHSW73500 - Employee cleanliness and hygiene−3
IVM0IE5VJ4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean−3

Base deductions−101 pts

Risk factor bonus (9× +5)−45 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

7 High1 Med

8 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (7)

−55 pts

IV13RYOHL3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, displayRisk Factor−5
IV2H1GQXU3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.Risk Factor−5
IVXD28CJR3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentrationRisk Factor−5
IVAN0KPJK4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanableRisk Factor−5
IVS6C6MII4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;Risk Factor−5
IV4F6W4HJ1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a controlRisk Factor−25
IVOKPKOXX0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trainedRisk Factor−5

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

IVPNY1IUK4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean−3

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

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Data source: Seattle/King County · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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