Restaurant inspectors spent much of their time on follow-ups

It was a big week for follow-up inspections by the food safety team at the Benton-Franklin Health District.

The team regularly inspects more than 1,000 licensed food service establishments in the Mid-Columbia, scrutinizing them for food handling procedures, worker training and overall sanitation.

Those earning 25 or more red points on routine inspections or 10 or more on a follow-up rate an additional visit.

For the week ending Aug. 4, the team conducted 32 inspections, including 15 follow-ups.

Past inspections can be viewed at bfhd.wa.gov/food/index/php.

Direct questions or concerns to 509-460-4205.

Establishments requiring re-inspection

ACE Sushi, 4905 N. Road 68, Pasco, Aug. 1, first follow-up to July 7 routine (20 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Food worker cards not 100 percent, raw animal products stored above ready-to-eat foods, improper cold holding.

Baan Khun Ya, 94 Lee Blvd., Richland, July 28, first follow-up to July 5 routine (35 red, 5 blue)

Notes: Room temperature storage, improper cold holding.

Desert Food Mart LLC (Restaurant), 10806 E. Kennedy Road, Benton City, Aug. 1, routine (25 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Improper hot holding.

Gaslight Bar & Grill, 99 Lee Blvd., Richland, July 28, second follow-up to June 20 routine (25 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Improper hot holding.

Hermiston Melon Co. (Demo), Pasco Farmers Market, July 27, first follow-up to July 14 routine (25 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Room temperature storage.

Inca Mexican Restaurant II, 1813 Leslie Road, Richland, Aug. 3, routine (40 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Food worker cards not 100 percent, improper hot holding, improper cold holding.

Kagen Coffee & Crepes, 270 Williams Blvd., Richland, Aug. 4, routine (35 red, 5 blue)

Notes: Room temperature storage, improper cold holding.

Lulu Craft Bar & Kitchen, 606 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, July 28, routine (130 red, 13 blue), Aug. 3 follow-up (40 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Person in charge not controlling food safety risks, food worker cards not 100 percent, bare hand contact, shellstock tags not properly dated, improper cooling procedures, improper cooking temperatures, room temperature storage, improper cold holding, consumer advisory not complete. Follow-up: Room temperature storage, improper cold holding, consumer advisory not complete.

McDonald’s, 1922 N. Steptoe St., Kennewick, Aug. 3, routine (25 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Bare hand contact.

Papa Kikis BBQ dba T&C Events (Caterer), Flat Top Park, West Richland, Aug. 1, routine (40 red, 0 blue)

Notes: Person in charge unable to answer food safety questions, room temperature storage, improper cold holding.

Sandoval’s Market (Deli), 6930 Road 170, Basin City, Aug. 2, routine (100 red, 5 blue), Aug. 4 follow-up (95 red, 0 blue)

Notes: No active control, food worker cards not 100 percent, raw animal products stored above ready-to-eat foods, improper cooling procedures, improper hot holding, room temperature storage, improper cold holding. Follow-up: No active control, raw animal products stored above ready-to-eat foods, improper cooling procedures, improper hot holding, room temperature storage, improper cold holding.

Sandoval’s Market (Meat), 6930 Road 170, Basin City, Aug. 2, routine (25 red, 18 blue)

Notes: Improper hand washing.

Tumbleweed Café & Lounge, 516 Ninth St., Benton City, Aug. 3, first follow-up to July 6 routine (15 red, 5 blue)

Notes: Person in charge unable to answer food safety questions, improper cold holding.

Establishments not-requiring re-inspection

Café Areva, 2101 Horn Rapids Road, Richland, Aug. 3, routine (10 red, 0 blue)

Courtyard by Marriott, 480 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, Aug. 3, first follow-up to June 29 (5 red, 0 blue)

Dupus Boomers, 502 Swift Blvd., Richland, July 28, second follow-up to June 26 routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Family Gardens Sushi & Chinese, 1340 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Aug. 4, first follow-up to July 12 routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Golden Wok, 5024 Road 68, Pasco, Aug. 1, first follow-up to July 11 routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Greek Islands Cuisine, 600 Gage Blvd., Richland, Aug. 3, routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Hampton Inn, 486 Bradley Blvd., Richland, Aug. 3, second follow-up to June 23 (0 red, 0 blue)

Hot Diggity Dogs (Cart), John Dam Plaza, Richland, July 29, routine (20 red, 5 blue)

Longship Cellars, 404 Bradley Blvd., Richland, Aug. 4, routine (5 red, 0 blue)

Meals on Wheels, 510 14th St., Benton City, Aug. 3, routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Miranda’s Treats Sno Shack (Mobile), Water Follies, Pasco, July 29, routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Miranda’s Treats Sno Shack (Mobile), Columbia Park, Kennewick, July 29, routine (5 red, 0 blue)

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 1332 Jadwin Ave., Richland, July 28, first follow-up to June 30 routine (10 red, 0 blue)

Red Lion Hotel, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, Aug. 3, first follow-up to June 14 routine (5 red, 0 blue)

Sandoval’s Market (Bakery), 6930 Road 170, Basin City, Aug. 2, routine (0 red, 0 blue)

Seven Eleven, 4313 W. Court St., Pasco, Aug. 1, routine (15 red, 0 blue)

This story was originally published August 20, 2017 at 11:04 AM with the headline "Restaurant inspectors spent much of their time on follow-ups."