Unpermitted Red Cart (Hot Dog Vendor)

Is Unpermitted Red Cart (Hot Dog Vendor) still open?

No — Unpermitted Red Cart (Hot Dog Vendor) in SoDo, Seattle closed April 10, 2026, according to King County Public Health.

Closure Details

Closure date

April 10, 2026

Reason

Operating without a valid permit; Failure to receive approval to operate; Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment; Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe; Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available; Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage

Sources

1

Evidence Trail

1. ¹King County Health DeptJul 22, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Operating without a valid permit; Failure to receive approval to operate; Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment; Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe; Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available; Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage”

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