County closes sushi restaurant for repeated violations


January 27, 2012 · 11:59 AM

Genki Sushi, located in the Factoria Mall, has been closed by King County officials Thursday.

According to King County Public Health, the business has failed to correct previous violations, and stored sushi and ingredients that needed to be kept in a cold environment in room-temperature storage.

The establishment will be reopened when officials deem the violation to be corrected.

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