PIER 88 SEAFOOD in TUKWILA, WA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25

TUKWILA, WA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at PIER 88 SEAFOOD in an inspection dated 08/14/2025.

Located at 17380 SOUTHCENTER PKWY in the Southcenter area, the establishment serves the local community. The Southcenter neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: 1200 - Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Public Health - Seattle & King County. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Public Health - Seattle & King County. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Washington State Retail Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.