12 restaurants, stores and more fail food safety checks in Tri-Cities area

The Benton Franklin Health District gave 12 failing grades in food safety inspections of restaurants and other establishments selling food in the Tri-Cities area April 20-26.

The health district’s food safety team gave passing grades on 61 inspections, with 22 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 improper temperature control of food, 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

Amor Ala Mexicana, 1308 Lee Blvd., Richland, Routine April 22 (50 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (candy garnish handled with bare hands), not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (no date marked on hot dogs and crema), lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Apollo Greek Restaurant, 620 Cullum Ave., Richland, Routine April 22 (60 Red, 2 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (no date marking on thawed deli meat), improper cooking temperatures or unattended cooking and hot holding, improper cold holding (>45°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Bern’s Tavern, 618 Sixth St., Prosser, Routine April 25 (60 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: Lack of active managerial control (too many red points), improper hand washing, inadequate handwashing facilities, not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (no dates marked on sliced ham and on half and half), improper cold holding (>45°F).

Buffalo Wild Wings, 8551 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, Routine April 24 (35 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: Food worker cards not 100%. inadequate handwashing facilities (no towels at one handwashing sink), improper cold holding (>45°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Dust Devils Stadium-Fry Shack, 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (35 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: Food not in good condition (rotten cut lettuce with a piece of unknown paper), improper hot holding (<130°F).

El Tacorriendo (Mobile), 311 Van Giesen Richland, Follow-up April 23 (30 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, improper hot holding (<130°F).

La Posada Mexican Grill, 3150 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 22 (40 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control, lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Maverik, 4306 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Follow-up April 23 (25 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: Improper hot holding (<130°F).

One Stop Mart, 1903 Jadwin Ave., Richland, Routine April 23 (75 Red, 3 Blue)

Notes: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (employee handled rinsed produce with bare hands), inadequate handwashing facilities (produce was washed in handwashing sink), not properly disposing of potentially unsafe food (pastrami and roast beef were past use by date), improper hot holding (<130°F), improper cold holding (42-45°F).

Pacific Pasta & Grill, 603 Goethals Drive, Richland, Routine April 22 (40 Red, 11 Blue)

Notes: Inadequate handwashing facilities (bucket blocking sink), improper produce washing (unwashed onions being cut), improper cold holding (>45°F), improper chemical use.

Taqueria 3 Pueblos, 2446 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 23 (55 Red, 0 Blue)

Notes: Lack of active managerial control (no certified food protection manager on staff), improper hot holding (<130°F), room temperature storage or improper use of time as a control.

Xpress Mart, 1724 W. Clark St., Pasco, Routine April 24 (55 Red, 7 Blue)

Notes: No certified food protection manager on staff, inadequate handwashing facilities (dirty cooking pots in handwashing sink), food obtained from unapproved source (purchased from restaurant without a wholesale permit), improper hot holding (130°F-134°F), improper cold holding (>45°F), lack of conformance with approved procedures.

Passed inspections

Aliona’s Euro-Bake, 4525 Road 68, Pasco, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Applebee’s, 606 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, Routine April 25 (15 Red, 3 Blue)

Azteca II, 2807 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 23 (15 Red, 0 Blue)

Baja Seafood, 1500 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Best Western Plus Kennewick Inn, 4001 W. 27th Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 26 (30 Red, 5 Blue)

Birrieria El Sazon, 3115 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 22 (25 Red, 5 Blue)

Blossom Cups & Cakes, 6501 Crosswind Blvd., Kennewick, Routine April 25 (15 Red, 0 Blue)

Burger King, 102 Merlot Drive, Prosser, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 2 Blue)

CBC Food Pantry, 2600 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

CBC Outdoor Concessions, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, Routine April 24 (20 Red, 0 Blue)

Chapala Express II, 7704 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 24 (5 Red, 5 Blue)

CoffeeNow, 2504 Manufacturing Lane, Richland, Follow-up April 23 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Delicias Raspados, 2019 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Dollar Tree, 1309 Meade Ave., Prosser, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Dream Dinners, 6501 Crosswind Blvd., Kennewick, Routine April 25 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Dust Devils Stadium 1st Base, 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 3 Blue)

Dust Devils Stadium 3rd Base, 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Dust Devils Stadium BBQ Patio, 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 5 Blue)

Dust Devils Stadium Hot Corner, 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Dust Devils Dippin Dots (Mobile), 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Dust Devils Grill Cart (Mobile), 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Dutch Bros, 2601 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine April 24 (25 Red, 10 Blue)

El Padrino Bakery, 615 W. Columbia Drive, Kennewick, Routine April 23 (20 Red, 8 Blue)

Family Fresh Sushi, 454 Keene Road, Richland, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Francisco’s Bakery, 5300 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 25 (30 Red, 3 Blue)

Fresh Picks, 8378 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Routine April 24 (25 Red, 0 Blue)

Frost Me Sweet, 710 The Parkway, Richland, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Grand Central Coffee Station (Restaurant), 2205 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine April 24 (30 Red, 5 Blue)

Great Harvest Bread Co., 8378 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Routine April 24 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Grocery Outlet, 1309 Meade Ave., Prosser, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Hampton Inn, 486 Bradley Blvd., Richland, Routine April 23 (5 Red, 0 Blue)

Helados La Michoacana, 402 N. Ely St., Kennewick, Routine April 23 (5 Red, 5 Blue)

Henry’s Catering, 591 Stevens Drive, Richland, Routine April 26 (15 Red, 0 Blue)

Juvenile Detention Center, 5606 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick, Routine April 23 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

KFC/A&W, 2631 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 23 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Kindred Spirits, 430 George Washington Way, Richland, Routine April 23 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

La Cocina, 720 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, Routine April 26 (5 Red, 0 Blue) (Kiosk 15 Red, 0 Blue)

Las Torres Snacks, 122 W. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Lil Firehouse Coffee, 3708 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Follow-up April 23 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Lil’ Orbits West Coast, 6200 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

McDonald’s, 2700 S. Quillan St., Kennewick, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

MV West Star (Commissary Use), 458 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, Routine April 26 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Panda Express, 1525 W. Court St., Pasco, Routine April 25 (25 Red, 0 Blue)

Papa John’s Pizza, 6303 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 23 (5 Red, 5 Blue)

Pinches Botanas, 490 Wellsian Way, Richland, Routine April 26 (30 Red, 0 Blue)

Rocco’s Pizza, 6415 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Routine April 23 (0 Red, 8 Blue)

Salsitas Tacos Grill, 4311 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Routine April 23 (20 Red, 0 Blue)

Shakey’s, 4525 Road 68, Pasco, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Starbuck’s Coffee, 1759 George Washington Way, Richland, Routine April 23 (0 Red, 8 Blue)

Super Mex El Pueblo Market, 720 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, Routine April 26 (Bakery 5 Red, 0 Blue) (Meat 0 Red, 0 Blue)

The Pacific Clinic Desk Concessions, 1350 N. Grant St., Kennewick, Routine April 23 (5 Red, 5 Blue)

Tierra Vida Recreation Center, 3525 E. A St., Pasco, Routine April 25 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Towne Place Suites By Marriott, 591 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, Routine April 23 (15 Red, 2 Blue)

Tri City Taps, 5236 Outlet Drive, Pasco, Routine April 23 (10 Red, 0 Blue)

Tumbleweeds Mexican Flair, 894 Stevens Drive, Richland, Routine April 26 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Wendy’s, 930 George Washington Way, Richland, Follow-up April 23 (0 Red, 0 Blue)

Yoke’s Fresh Market, 454 Keene Road, Richland, Routine April 26 (Bakery 10 Red, 0 Blue) (Deli 5 Red, 10 Blue) (Meat 0 Red, 0 Blue)