15 restaurants, food truck and more fail food safety inspections in Tri-Cities area

The Benton Franklin Health District gave 15 failing grades in food safety inspections of restaurants and other establishments selling food in the Tri-Cities area Dec. 14-20.

The health district’s food safety team gave passing grades on 73 inspections, with 42 of those earning 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 or cold food cold enough, inadequate 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.

For questions or complaints about food safety in Benton or Franklin counties, email contactusfoodsafety@BFHD.WA.GOV.

To participate in the health district’s food safety topics survey, go to bit.ly/BFHDfoodsafetysurvey.

Failed inspections

Bangkok Restaurant, 8318 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (15 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, improper cold holding temperatures.

Carniceria La Cabana (Food Service), 5426 N. Road 68, Pasco, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Inadequate handwashing facilities (no paper towels at handwashing station).

Casa Mia, 2541 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (35 Red 5 Blue)

Notes: Inadequate handwashing facilities (large bucket of water in handwashing sink); room temperature storage (noodles voluntarily discarded).

Dallas Gasoline, 5151 Trowbridge Blvd., Richland, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Lack of conformance with approved procedures (no permit to cook and cool meat and beans — food discarded).

El Tacorriendo (Mobile), 311 Van Giesen Richland, Follow-Up Dec. 17 (20 Red 5 Blue)

Notes: Not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food(no dates on ham and cream cheese); improper cold holding temperatures (cabbage discarded).

Fraternal Order/Eagles, 1205 Bennett Ave., Prosser, Routine Dec. 17 (40 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff; improper cooling procedures (refried beans discarded); lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Lee’s Tahitian Restaurant, 1342 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine Dec. 19 (45 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, food worker cards not 100%; improper use of noncontinuous cooking (breaded chicken discarded); lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Metro Mart, 1 Eagle Crest Drive, Connell, Routine Dec. 19 (55 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff; food worker cards not 100%; hands not washed as required (contaminated hands not washed before putting on gloves to work with ready-to-eat-food); not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (no date on ham for pizza); lack of conformance with approved procedures.

The Original Pancake House, 424 Keene Road, Richland, Routine Dec. 17 (45 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Improper use of noncontinuous cooking (corned beef hash browns discarded); improper cold holding temperatures; lack of conformance with approved procedures (corn brisket beef cooked overnight with no one in building).

Round Table Pizza, 3300 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (45 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Hands not washed as required (contaminated hands not washed before putting on gloves to work with ready-to-eat-food); inadequate handwashing facilities; not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (sliced ham removed from packaging had no date).

Ruben’s Pupuseria Restaurante, 3330 W. Court St., Pasco, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (20 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff; improper cold holding temperatures; lacking proper “Consumer Advisory” posted for raw or undercooked foods (no advisory on menu for undercooked eggs).

Subway, 210 Merlot Drive, Prosser, Routine Dec. 17 (50 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Food not in good condition (moldy tomatoes); improper use of time as a control (food left out to thaw); improper reheating procedures for hot holding.

Three City Sports Bar, 900 W. Columbia Drive, Kennewick, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (20 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Inadequate handwashing facilities (no soap at one handwashing sink); not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (no date on deli turkey).

Uncle Jay’s Grocery and Deli, 305 N. Spokane Ave., Connell, Follow-Up Dec. 19 (20 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Inadequate handwashing facilities (sink blocked); not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (milk 10 days past “use by” date and hot dogs without date).

Urban Grounds, 412 Riverstone Drive, Richland, Routine Dec. 20 (55 Red 0 Blue)

Notes: Lack of active managerial control; food worker cards not 100%; hands not washed as required (employee did not wash hands when switching from taking cash and washing dishes to preparing coffee); not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (milk past “best by” date appeared spoiled); improper cold holding temperatures (refrigerator not keeping dairy products stored at in its bottom cold enough).

Passed inspections

A & A Mini Mart (Store), 919 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Afghan Store, 3180 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Avennia Estate Tasting Room, 19410 E. Private Road 583 N.E. Benton City, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Best Western Premier Pasco Inn And Suites, 2811 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Bruchi’s, 1402 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Ciao Trattoria, 112 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Circle K, 22 S. Gum St., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Circle K, 1401 George Washington Way, Richland, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Country Mercantile, 5015 Ava Way, Richland, Routine Dec. 20 (5 Red 5 Blue) (Bakery 0 Red 5 Blue) (Kiosk/IceCream/Espresso 0 Red 0 Blue) (Store 0 Red 0 Blue)

D&A Servicios Latinos, 810 S. 10th Ave., Pasco, Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Daisy Ranch Saloon, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland, Follow-Up Dec. 19 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Desserts By Kelly, 1312 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine Dec. 19 (10 Red 5 Blue)

Domino’s Pizza, 3802 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine Dec. 18 (30 Red 0 Blue)

Dovetail Joint Restaurant, 1368 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine Dec. 19 (10 Red 0 Blue)

El Pollo Sabroso, 1623 W. Lewis St., Pasco, Routine Dec. 19 (20 Red 0 Blue)

Emerald Of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Ethos Bakery, 2290 Keene Road, Richland, Routine Dec. 17 (5 Red 0 Blue)

Euro-Market, 3101 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (15 Red 0 Blue)

Fairfield Inn By Marriott, 7809 W. Quinault Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 19 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Family Garden Sushi & Chinese, 1340 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine (20 Red 0 Blue)

Fraternal Order/Eagles, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco, Follow-Up Dec. 15 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Frichette Winery, 39412 N. Sunset Road, Benton City, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Frida’s Mexican Grill, 325 E. Columbia Drive, Pasco, Routine Dec. 14 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Gold’s Gym, 2909 Duportail St., Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Great Harvest Bread Co., 8378 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (10 Red 5 Blue)

Grocery Outlet, 2901 W. Queensgate Drive, Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Guardian Angel Event Center, 245 Van Giesen St., Richland, Routine Dec. 19 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Hedges Family Estate, 53511 N. Sunset Road, Benton City, Routine Dec. 20 (20 Red 0 Blue)

Hielo La Esperanza (Food service), 1427 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Hot Mess Burgers & Fries, 204 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (30 Red 0 Blue)

Island View Market & Deli, 1607 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Jack In The Box, 7214 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Follow-Up Dec. 18 (15 Red 0 Blue)

Jacksons, 10799 Ridgeline Drive, Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Jersey Mike’s Subs, 2729 Queensgate Drive, Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Juanitos Grill, 4812 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Juanitos Prime Meats, 4812 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (5 Red 0 Blue)

Kiona Vineyards Winery, 44612 N. Sunset Road, Benton City, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

The Kozy Kup, Richland, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

La Maison Dana, 5453 Ridgeline Drive, Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (15 Red 5 Blue)

Maharaja Taste of India, 8110 Gage Blvd., Kennewick, Follow-Up Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Martinez & Martinez Winery, 357 Port Ave., Prosser, Routine Dec. 17 (5 Red 3 Blue)

MaxMart Truckstop, 528 S. Ely St., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Metro Mart, 1015 W. Lewis St., Pasco, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 5 Blue)

The Mobile Bean, 1204 Horne Road, Benton City, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (0 Red 0 Blue)

MyFroYo, 2841 Duportail St., Richland, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Parkade Bar & Grill, 207 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (10 Red 3 Blue)

Pasco High Basketball Concessions, 1108 N. 10th Ave., Pasco, Routine Dec. 17 (20 Red 0 Blue)

Perez Tacos, 4611 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 16 (15 Red 0 Blue)

Pizza Station, 238 N. Columbia Ave., Connell, WA 99326, Follow-Up Dec. 19 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Sammy’s Meat Market, 201 N. 3rd Ave., Pasco, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Seoul Fusion, 5011 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (5 Red 0 Blue)

Shaka Café, 1230 Meade Ave., Prosser, Routine Dec. 17 (10 Red 13 Blue)

Smokin’ Boar Sausages, 212 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Smokin’ Boar Sausages, 10 E. Bruneau Ave., Kennewick, Routine Dec. 18 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Starbuck’s Coffee, 2725 Queensgate Drive, Richland, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Streetz Hibachi, 6481 W. Skagit Ave., Kennewick, Follow-Up Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Sushi House, 6627 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Follow-Up Dec. 16 (10 Red 5 Blue)

Tacos Garcia (Mobile), 3680 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland, Follow-Up Dec. 19 (5 Red 5 Blue)

Taqueria La Esperanza (Mobile), 1427 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Thrive Youth Café, 613 Sixth St., Prosser, Routine Dec. 17 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Tucannon Cellars, 40504 Demoss Road, Benton City, Routine Dec. 20 (0 Red 0 Blue)

Two Bits & A Bite, 1424 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine Dec. 16 (0 Red 5 Blue)

Viera’s Bakery & Espresso, 430 W. Lewis St., Pasco, Routine Dec. 20 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Xpress Mart, 1724 W. Clark St., Pasco, Routine Dec. 19 (10 Red 0 Blue)

Yoke’s Fresh Market, 4905 Road 68, Pasco, Routine Dec. 19 (Bakery 0 Red 0 Blue) (Coffee 0 Red 0 Blue) (Kiosk 0 Red 0 Blue) (Meat 0 Red 0 Blue) (Store 0 Red 0 Blue)

Yoke’s Fresh Market (Deli), 1401 Bombing Range Road, West Richland, Follow-Up Dec. 19 (0 Red 0 Blue)