Helping food trucks stay in the safe lane

April 10, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

By Becky Elias, Food Program Manager Food trucks are a popular way to eat out in King County. And Public Health is doing its part to keep them rolling out their tasty dishes to you. Last weekend, the Seattle Food Truck Alliance (SFTA) kicked off its first annual “Spring Cleaning” event for food trucks in the area, […]

Why I love family-run restaurants: Insights from a food inspector

February 19, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

By Eyob Mazengia, PhD, RS, Food Protection Program When I started as a food inspector, I was assigned to the International District. And I liked it. It was almost like walking into a new culture, a new era. What humbled me was that as a public health worker, when I went into restaurants to ensure food safety […]

Food inspection grades: A – B – C, easy as 1 – 2 – 3 … or is it?

December 19, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

New York City has them, so does L.A. Even Toronto has them. So why aren’t there food safety inspection grades posted outside of restaurants in King County? The answer? Food safety performance placarding is coming, and when it does, it will give patrons and establishments alike information that is meaningful, clear, and motivating. Diners need […]

Eating out over the Thanksgiving weekend? What you might not think about as a Seattle foodie

November 26, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Seattle is known as a restaurant town, with an abundance of choices. While I don’t consider myself a true Seattle foodie, I do enjoy the variety of restaurants available throughout our community. With the long weekend looming, I know I will hit that inevitable point where I can’t eat one more meal of turkey leftovers. It’s then […]