Red Hot Dog Cart

Is Red Hot Dog Cart still open?

No — Red Hot Dog Cart in International District, Seattle closed June 15, 2026, according to King County Public Health.

Closure Details

Closure date

June 15, 2026

Reason

Operating without a valid permit; Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment; Failure to receive approval to operate; 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 with no water available; Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available; Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities

Sources

1

Evidence Trail

1. ¹King County Health DeptJul 22, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Operating without a valid permit; Mobile Food Unit is not using an approved commissary kitchen for food preparation/cleaning equipment; Failure to receive approval to operate; 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 with no water available; Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available; Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities”

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