Food safety rating on a curve: How it’s done and why it matters

January 22, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

We recently launched our first-of-its kind food safety rating system, and we look forward to rolling it out over the course of the next year. One unique component of our approach to providing residents with easy-to-use signage is our adoption of a rating “curve,” or adjustment of ratings by zip code. This new system has raised questions among some […]

Drum roll! And the winner is… Option C!

January 17, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Look for new food safety ratings in restaurant windows! Starting today, January 17th, restaurants will begin receiving their new food safety rating and window sign as they are routinely inspected. You may not see window signs in your neighborhood restaurant right away since restaurants will be rolled into the new system in four phases throughout […]

Seattle Restaurant Alliance weighs in on our new food safety rating system

January 13, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Public Health-Seattle & King County is launching a new Food Safety Rating System next week, on January 17th. As the launch date draws near we spoke with the Seattle Restaurant Alliance to see what they think about the new system. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what the Seattle Restaurant Alliance does? […]

With the new year comes a new way to rate food safety: A Q&A with Becky Elias and Damarys Espinoza

December 19, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

We’ve been hard at work developing a new food safety rating system that gives King County residents the information they need to remain safe while eating out. Restaurants will now receive one of four food safety ratings that will be posted on restaurant window signs.

Lights out and somebody’s home? Stay safe!

October 13, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

The weather forecast is calling for two storms, one tonight (10/13) and then possibly a whopper of a storm on Saturday (10/15). That means fallen trees and branches will likely cause power outages in our area. Power outages can create health hazards–some of them even life-threatening! Follow our tips to stay safe. What should I […]

Public Health investigates Salmonella outbreak (updated 7/20)

July 18, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis (caused by Salmonella bacteria) associated with a Good Vibe Tribe Luau held on 7/3/16 from 6:00-11:00 PM at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle. You can read more details about what we know about the ongoing investigation here. Some questions you may have: Who got sick? UPDATED 7/20 […]