5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in King County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Public Health Seattle and King County posts color-coded inspection placards at restaurants countywide. Cards rate facilities Excellent, Good, OK, or Needs to Improve based on red and blue critical violation points scored over four prior inspections.
King County Board of Health Code Title 8 requires property owners to keep premises free of rat harborage and to use rodent-proof construction for refuse storage. Public Health investigates complaints in unincorporated areas and contracts with cities.
Washington landlord-tenant law and PHSKC guidance require rental property owners to investigate and treat reported bed bug infestations. Tenants must cooperate with inspections, prepare units, and avoid moving infested furniture between dwellings.
King County operates needle exchange and sharps drop sites under PHSKC. Residents may not place used syringes in curbside trash or recycling. Free puncture-resistant containers and disposal kiosks are available at health clinics and transfer stations.
Anyone working with unpackaged food, food equipment, or utensils in King County must hold a valid Washington Food Worker Card. The card is obtained by passing an online training and exam through Public Health Seattle and King County.
1 cities in King County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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