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ZOBEL ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
1219 E JEFFERSON ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98122
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 25
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-16; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source
5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-16), including 2 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-07-16: Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 25. Good · Unsatisfactory
- Critical: RED — 1000 - Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives
- Critical: RED — 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
- Not Critical: BLUE — 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
- Not Critical: BLUE — 4300 - Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
- Not Critical: BLUE — 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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