Unpermitted Red Cart

Is Unpermitted Red Cart still open?

No — Unpermitted Red Cart in Downtown, Seattle closed March 5, 2026, according to King County Public Health.

Closure Details

Closure date

March 5, 2026

Reason

Operating without a valid permit; Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage; Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe; Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities; Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available

Sources

1

Evidence Trail

1. ¹King County Health DeptJul 22, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Operating without a valid permit; Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage; Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe; Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities; Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available”

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