The Benton Franklin Health District gave 21 failing grades in food safety inspections of restaurants and other establishments selling food in the Tri-Cities area June 22-28.
A grocery store deli was closed after an inspector saw cockroaches, but was allowed to reopen within 24 hours after treating the infestation.
The failed inspections also included three senior living centers.
The health district’s food safety team gave passing grades on 48 inspections, with 21 of those awarded perfect scores.
In the district’s routine inspections, businesses or organizations that receive at least 35 points for the more serious red violations are required to have additional inspections and must meet a tougher standard on those.
To pass followup inspections, they must have fewer than 25 red points and fewer than 10 repeat red points for previous issues.
Scores of 85 or more red points result in establishments remaining on probation until they pass two follow-up inspections, the first one within 72 hours.
Red violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illnesses, such as not keeping hot food hot enough and not keeping cold food cold enough, lack of adequate handwashing or bare-hand contact with foods.
Blue violations are low risk factors related to the cleanliness and physical condition of an establishment.
No notice is given before the inspections.
Businesses may have separate inspections of business lines with different health safety risks, such as grocery sales and a deli that prepares food.
Inspection results are posted online so residents can look up the status and the details of any violations of individual restaurants or check other businesses.
Go to bit.ly/BFHDinspections . Click on the business name and then on the date of the inspection on the right half of the next page. Look for the “Violations” tab.
Failed inspections
1derful Food Park , 6494 W. Skagit Ave., Kennewick, Follow-up June 26 (25 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Improper cooling procedures.
AD Tacos y Mas , 214610 E. Highway 397, Kennewick, Routine June 25 (75 Red, 5 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control (too many red violations), improper handwashing, inadequate handwashing facilities (water not hot, only one sink, pipes to sink closed when inspector arrived), improper hot holding (<130°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Ameristar Deli , 101 Merlot Drive, Prosser, Routine June 22 (55 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, food worker cards not 100%, improper hot holding (<130°F), improper cold holding (>45°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Ann’s Best Creole & Soul Food , 1901 Terminal Drive, Richland, Routine June 25 (65 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, improper handwashing (did not wash hands before putting on new gloves), improper hot holding (<130°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Arby’s , 1310 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, Routine June 28 (40 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Food worker cards not 100%, improper hot holding (<130°F — curly fries discarded), improper cold holding (>45°F).
Azteca , 6505 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick, Follow-up June 26 (35 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control, improper cold holding (>45°F).
Bonaventure of Tri-Cities , 1800 Bellerive Drive, Richland, Routine June 28 (95 Red, 3 Blue)
Notes: Improper handwashing (worker did not wash hands between handling sanitizing bucket with towel and preparing food), improper cooling procedures, room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control, improper cold holding (>45°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Ciel Senior Living of Tri-Cities , 7255 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Routine June 26 (65 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (deli meats opened more than seven days earlier), room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control, improper cold holding (>45°F), not following highly susceptible population regulations (eggs and steaks should not be cooked to order), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Ethos Bakery , 2290 Keene Road, Richland, Routine June 22 (55 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control (staff training required on high risk factors), inadequate handwashing facilities (handwashing sink used to wash dishes), room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control, improper cold holding (42-45°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Fiesta Foods (Deli), 115 S. 10th Ave., Pasco, Routine June 27 (35 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Improper cooling procedures, lack of conformance with approved procedures (cockroaches seen and the deli was closed to deal with infestation, reopening within 24 hours).
Hellfired Pizza , 4862 W. Hildebrand Blvd., Kennewick, Routine June 24 (70 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control (too many red points), food worker cards not 100%, improper hot holding (<130°F — queso dip discarded), room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control, improper cold holding (>45°F).
Hot Mess Burgers & Fries , 204 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 26 (65 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: No certification available as proof of food protection manager on staff, improper handwashing (hand soap bottle was unopened, indicating soap was not being used), inadequate handwashing facilities, room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control.
Juniors Tacos , 530 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine June 27 (70 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Food not in good condition (water fountain nozzle was soiled with food debris and mold), improper cooling procedures, improper hot holding (<130°F), improper cold holding (>45°F — some food discarded).
King City Truck Stop , 2100 East Hillsboro St., Pasco, Follow-up June 25 (50 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Improper handwashing (employee did not wash hands after entering food prep area and using tongs to move food), improper hot holding (<130°F).
Parkade Bar & Grill , 207 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 24 (90 Red, 2 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control, food worker cards not 100%, improper handwashing, inadequate handwashing facilities (two sinks lacked paper towels), not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (deli turkey past expiration date and some vegetables not date marked), improper cooling procedures (some meat discarded), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Richland Dugout Bar & Grill , 99 Lee Blvd., Richland, Follow-up June 27 (60 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (thaw date of deli meats not marked), improper hot holding (<130°F), room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control.
Ron’s Food Mart, 1821 S. Washington St., Kennewick, Routine June 27 (65 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, food worker cards not 100%, improper handwashing (employees should not wash hands in food prep sink), inadequate handwashing facilities, improper reheating procedures for hot holding, improper cold holding (42-45°F — door to walk-in fridge does not completely close and repair was required).
Solstice Senior Living At Kennewick , 8264 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Routine June 27 (40 Red, 3 Blue)
Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, food worker cards not 100%, inadequate handwashing facilities (no paper towels at one sink), not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (deli meat and diced ham had no dates marked), not following highly susceptible population regulations (eggs must not be cooked to order).
Subway , 4033 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland, Routine June 28 (55 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control, improper handwashing (hands not washed before putting on gloves), improper hot holding (<130°F).
Sylvester Food Mart , 1504 W. Sylvester St., Pasco, Routine June 25 (70 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control (person in charge required to do more food safety training), improper handwashing (worker used water and hand sanitizer instead of soap and water), inadequate handwashing facilities, improper hot holding (<130°F — mini tacos discarded), accurate thermometer not provided or used.
Tease-N-Tan & Espresso , 316 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, Routine June 25 (45 Red, 0 Blue)
Notes: Improper handwashing (worker handled soiled equipment and cash and then did not wash hands before handling cups and straws), inadequate handwashing facilities (water not hot enough), lack of conformance with approved procedures.
Wok King , 7011 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick, Follow-up June 25 (50 Red, 5 Blue)
Notes: Lack of active managerial control, inadequate handwashing facilities (handwashing station used to rinse silverware), not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (salads, ceviche and melon in one fridge had no dates marked), improper cooling procedures.
Passed inspections
Baby J’s , 2243 Stevens Drive, Richland, Routine June 25 (15 Red, 5 Blue)
Baskin Robbins , 140 Gage Blvd., Richland, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 3 Blue)
Casa Rosita (Mobile), 104 S. Tacoma St., Pasco, Follow-up June 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
CoffeeNow , 2504 Manufacturing Lane, Richland, Routine June 27 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Daily Donuts , 1131 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine June 27 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
DQ Grill & Chill , 3250 Duportail St., Richland, Routine June 27 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Dutch Bros , 3918 Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 25 (15 Red, 0 Blue)
El Fat Cat Grill , 539 N. Edison St., Kennewick, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
El Flaco Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs , 6481 W. Skagit Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 25 (20 Red, 0 Blue) (Commissary use 0 Red, 0 Blue)
El Mirador , 1315 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, Routine June 25 (30 Red, 5 Blue)
Fiesta Foods , 115 S. 10th Ave., Pasco, Routine June 27 (Bakery 25 Red, 5 Blue) (Kiosk 10 Red, 0 Blue) (Meat 5 Red, 0 Blue)
Firehouse Subs , 6255 Keene Road, West Richland, Routine June 27 (15 Red, 0 Blue)
Friends Corner , 3210 44 Road, Pasco, Routine June 24 (Food service 10 Red, 0 Blue) (Grocery 5 Red, 0 Blue)
Horse Heaven Hills Brewery , 1118 Meade Ave., Prosser, Routine June 22 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Imbibe , 104 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Follow-up June 28 (10 Red, 0 Blue)
Indulgences Espresso , 5449 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland, Routine June 27 (10 Red, 0 Blue)
Jamba Juice , 7425 Sandifur Parkway, Pasco, Follow-up June 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Jochos Tacos , 202 W. Lewis St., Pasco, Routine June 24 (15 Red, 7 Blue)
Kona Ice Of Tri-Cities , 300 Wellhouse Loop, Richland, Routine June 22 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Lazy River Taphouse , 4033 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland, Routine June 28 (0 Red, 7 Blue)
Lil’ Moon Diner , 3790 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland, Routine June 28 (0 Red, 5 Blue)
Little Caesar’s , 234 Symons St., Richland, Routine June 27 (15 Red, 5 Blue)
Meals On Wheels (Caterer), 1824 Fowler St., Richland, Routine June 27 (10 Red, 0 Blue)
Mocha Express , 5203 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Novel Coffee , 950 George Washington Way, Richland, Follow-up June 27 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Panera Bread , 2768 Duportail St., Richland, Follow-up June 22 (5 Red, 0 Blue)
Papa John’s Pizza , 2187 W. Van Giesen St., Richland, Routine June 27 (5 Red, 7 Blue)
Parkade Bar & Grill , 207 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Follow-up June 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Parkview Estates Community , 7820 W. Sixth Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 27 (10 Red, 3 Blue)
Pasco High School , 1108 N. 10th Ave., Pasco, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Powells Inferno , 110 S. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Routine June 27 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Red Lion Inn & Suites , 5616 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 25 (20 Red, 0 Blue)
Safeway , 690 Gage Blvd., Richland, Routine June 27 (Bakery 0 Red, 0 Blue) (Deli 25 Red, 5 Blue) (Meat 15 Red, 0 Blue)
Shooters Sports Bar , 214711 E. Highway 397, Kennewick, Routine June 25 (10 Red, 3 Blue)
Somer Bakery (Food service), 5601 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Follow-up June 24 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Subway , 2801 Duportail St., Richland, Routine June 27 (0 Red, 5 Blue)
Summer’s Hub of Kennewick (Commissary Kitchen), 6481 W. Skagit Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
The Five Stars Grill , 221 S. 10th Ave., Pasco, Follow-up June 28 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Uptown Bar & Grill , 1373 George Washington Way, Richland, Follow-up June 27 (10 Red, 6 Blue)
Urban Grounds , 217 Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Whats the Scoop? , 3902 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine June 22 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
Whittier Elementary School , 616 N. Wehe Ave., Pasco, Routine June 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)
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