Circle Chinese Cuisine
1734 Central Ave S, 98032
NIScore: 47
Last inspected: July 30, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
July 30, 2026
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Unsatisfactory
NIScore: 47
1100Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
1200Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
1300Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
3200Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
3700In-use utensils properly stored
4000Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
4800Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
4900Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
April 21, 2025
Return Inspection
Satisfactory
EScore: 0
April 7, 2025
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Unsatisfactory
NIScore: 99
1100Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
1300Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
1400Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
1600Proper cooling procedure
2110Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
3000Proper thawing methods used
3100Food properly labeled; proper date marking
3200Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
3400Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
3700In-use utensils properly stored
3900Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
4100Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
4200Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
December 5, 2024
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Unsatisfactory
NIScore: 47
0100PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
0900Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
1300Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
3100Food properly labeled; proper date marking
3200Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
3400Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
4800Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
July 17, 2024
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Unsatisfactory
NIScore: 38
0100PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
0200Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
0600Adequate handwashing facilities
2110Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
3100Food properly labeled; proper date marking
3700In-use utensils properly stored
December 6, 2023
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Unsatisfactory
NIScore: 30
1300Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
3300Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
3400Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
4100Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used