Yakima County's failed health inspections for 2019
Here's a look at the failed health inspections from Yakima County for the months of January through July. We'll update them as we get new results.Â
Violations are classed as either critical or non-critical. Critical violations involve a high risk of foodborne illness.
Each violation carries a point value, with the most serious violations worth the most points. Any facility that gets 35 or more points of critical violations or 45 total points automatically fails the inspection.
Inspectors can also use their judgment, and if an inspector thinks a problem needs to be fixed, they'll order a correction and re-inspection regardless of point values. Inspector will also frequently fail a facility during a re-inspection if there's a repeat violation, regardless of the point values involved.
For more about what it takes to pass or fail an inspection, and a look at several years worth of inspection results, check out our database of inspection results and see how your favorite restaurant has scored.
8th Street Market & Deli
315 N 8th St., Yakima
Routine Inspection 7/29/2019, Failed
35 Critical Points, 45 Total Points
PIC was not knowledgeable that food for business cannot be prepared at home, missing FWC, gelatino was made at home and displayed for sale, kitchen hand wash sink did not have paper towels or soap, non-food contact surfaces are bare wood, wastewater leak under the three compartment sink
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Follow up inspection, 8/30/2019, Passed
0 Critical, 5 Total Points
Need indirect drains on the wastewater plumbing for 3 comp sink and food prep sink.
HOTEL MAISON
321 E. YAKIMA AVENUE, Yakima
Routine Inspection 7/25/19, Failed
50 Critical Points, 55 Total Points
Person in charge was not knowledgeable about the maximum cold holding temperature for potentially hazardous food, no valid food worker cards were available, cream cheese and muesli were displayed at room temperature, cheese is improperly cold held, no metal stem thermometer was available, potential food contamination during display
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Follow up inspection, 7/31/2019, Passed
0 Critical / 5 Total Points
EL RANCHERO
1103 ROCK AVE., YAKIMA
Routine Inspection 7/25/2019, Failed
75 Critical Points, 80 Total Points
Food worker did not wash hands before putting on gloves, food worker handled ready to eat food with her bare hands, rice cooling at room temperature, back splash board is bare wood
CENADURIA Y TAQUERIA EL GORDO
809 YAKIMA VALLEY HIGHWAY Sunnyside
Routine Inspection 7/18/19, Failed
60 Critical Points, 60 Total Points
PIC did not answer correctly, missing FWCs, improperly cooling PHF, room temperature storage of PHF
DEVIN'S SHELL
900 VINTAGE VALLEY PARKWAY, Zillah
Routine Inspection 7/11/2019, Failed
45 Critical Points, 53 Total Points
PIC (Person in charge) not knowledgeable about proper food safety. PIC needs to be knowledgeable about proper food safety and proper methods/procedures. Vacuum stored in front of hand washing sink, blocking access. Must have adequate hand washing sink that is not blocked and able to be used. Corrected during inspection. Raw fish stored above sauces in the walk in. Raw meats need to be stored below/or away from Ready-To-Eat foods. Corrected during inspection. Ready to eat foods in hot case were held at 127F. Ready to eat foods need to held at 135F or above. Manager instructed to turn up the temperature of the hot case. Frozen pizzas were thawing on the counter. PIC said they had been thawing on the counter for 1 hour. Thawing needs to occur in the refrigerator, under continuous running water, or in the microwave. Corrected during inspection. Buckets of chicken stored on the ground of walk in. Food must be stored 6 inches above the ground to prevent food contamination during storage. Corrected during inspection. A follow up inspection is required. A third inspection will incur a compliance fee.
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Follow-Up Inspection 7/26/2019, Passed
0 Critical / 0 TotalÂ
All violations from inspection on 07/11/2019 have been corrected and there are no concerns noted.
LA NACIONAL
506 S. 1ST STREET, Yakima
Routine Inspection 7/11/2019, Re-inspection Required
35 Critical Points, 35 Total Points
Violations: 5 - Bare hand contact with ready to eat food 21 - Improper cold holding
GREAT SHANG HAI RESTAURANT
54 W NOB HILL BLVD, Yakima
Routine Inspection 6/26/2019, Failed
60 Critical Points, 63 Total Points
Missing FWC, raw meat stored above RTE food, improperly cooling PHF, RTS of PHF, improperly thawing PHF
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Follow-up inspection, 7/17/2019, Passed
0 Critical, 0 Total Points
EXPRESS MART/SUBWAY
51 Firing Center Rd., Yakima
Routine Inspection, 6/20/2019, Failed
125 Critical Points, 160 Total Points
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Follow up inspection, 7/2/2019, Passed
This facility is currently adding additional equipment and incorporating active managerial controls to ensure all previous violations have been corrected. Ownership of this facility is adjusting floor space to accommodate separate food facilities into deli, Mexican food and pizza/burger options to ensure no cross contamination. Yakima Health District is currently working with the owner to provide additional training and guidance to ensure processes are put into place to ensure safe food practices. All violations have been corrected - additional inspections will be scheduled in July with the owner to review new equipment installation and processes.
LA FAVORITA
600 BAILEY AVENUE, Granger
Follow Up Inspection 5/16/2019, Failed
80 Critical Points, 114 Total Points
Missing FWC, improperly stocked hand wash sink, food contact surfaces for raw meats was not properly sanitized, raw meat was stored above RTE food, RTS of PHF, improperly cold holding PHF, entrance for kitchen area is not controlled, potential food contamination during storage, in-use utensil stored improperly, several areas in the kitchen are not cleanable, nonfood contact surfaces are not clean, three compartment sink plumbing is not maintained, sewage is not properly disposed, toilet facilities are not cleaned and maintained
LONGMIRE'S T & T LOUNGE
307 S. 1ST STREET, Selah
Routine Inspection 5/16/2019, Failed — Re-inspection Required
40 Critical Points, 40 Total Points
Violations: 16 - Improper cooling 21 - Improper cold holding 22 - Thermometer not available
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Follow up inspection, 6/3/2019, Passed
No repeat violations noted
EL COMPADRE
1012 E. LINCOLN AVE E, Sunnyside
Routine Inspection 5/22/19 Failed
90 Critical Points, 109 Total Points
Bare hand contact with ready to eat food (cutting tomatoes). No bare hand contact with RTE foods. Wear gloves when handling RTE foods. Inadequate hand wash facility. Hand wash sink had PHF thawing inside sink. Hand Wash sinks should be clear for use of hand washing only. Raw meat sitting on the counter, not cleaned once removed. Contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after contact with raw meat. Raw meat above beverage bottles and species not separated. Raw meat species must be separated and not stored above RTE foods. Room temperature storage of PHF. Cooked beans sitting out at 75 F. Raw meat sitting out at 67 F. All PHF's must be kept above 135 F or below 41 F. Improper cold holding of PHF's. Cut veggies in refrigerated prep table at 61 F. PHF must be cold-held 41 F or below. Improper thawing of fish in hand wash sink. PHF must be thawed in refrigerator or in cool running water. Food stored on floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off floor. Food improperly labeled. Food stored in custom packaging must be properly labeled. Utensils stored in food product (including handle). Utensils must be clean sanitized and stored in clean location. Non-Food contact surfaces not clean. Non-food contact surfaces must be clean and sanitized. All surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized on regular basis. A follow up inspection is required. Please, correct all violations immediately to avoid compliance inspection schedule.
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Follow up inspection, 6/5/2019, Passed
0 Critical Point, 8 Total Points
All red items corrected during follow up inspection. Educational handouts and training provided by YHD staff
MR TAMAL
101 1st ST S, Selah
Catering Routine Inspection, 5/18/2019, Failed
70 Critical Points, 72 Total Points
Missing FWC, hands not washed as required, BHC with RTE food, no metal stem thermometer available, no permit posted in catering facility
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Follow up inspection, 5/30/2019, Passed
15 Critical Points / 18 Total Points
Improperly stocked hand wash sink, raw meat stored above RTE food, potential food contamination during storage
NEW YORK TERIYAKI - SELAH
723 NORTH PARK CENTER, Selah
Routine Inspection, 5/20/2019, Re-inspection required
40 Critical Points, 40 Total Points
Violations: 19 - Room temperature storage 21 - Improper cold holding 22 - Thermometer not available
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Follow up inspection, 6/3/2019, Passed
0 Critical, 0 Total Points
El Ranchito Restaurant
1319 1ST AVE, Zillah
Routine Inspection 4/30/19 Failed
95 Critical Points, 98 Total Points
PIC was not knowledgeable about food safety practices, missing FWCs, hands not washed as required, BHC with RTE food, no shell tags are available for oysters, improperly cooling PHF, no metal stem thermometer was available, in-use knives are stored improperly.
Taqueria El Huarchaso
501 W. NOB HILL BLVD., Yakima
Routine Inspection 4/22/19 Failed
65 Critical Points, 65 Total Points
PIC was not knowledgeable about food safety practices, missing FWC, hands not washed as required, improperly cold holding PHF, non-compliance with plan of operation
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Other Inspection 4/23/19 Re-inspection required
Owner given stop order on using open flame burner in a building being used as a commissary kitchen. Owner told she is to contact the City of Yakima for proper permits for her remodel of the building for use a commissary kitchen.
El Porton de Pepe
15 S 5TH AVENUE, Yakima
Routine Inspection 4/15/19 Re-inspection required
65 Critical Points, 65 Total Points
Failed inspection Violations: 2-vFood worker cards 9 - Produce washing 16 - Improper cooling 17 - Improper hot holding.
El Dorado Sports Bar/Restaurant
1023 1ST ST N, Yakima
Routine Inspection 4/11/19 Re-inspection Required
70 Critical Points, 70 Total Points
Failed inspection #6 - Handwash sinks #16 - Improper cooling #19 - Room Temp storage 21 - Improper cold holding.
DENNY'S RESTAURANT #7869
2603 RUDKIN RD, Union Gap
Complaint Inspection 4/8/19 Compliance Required
Complaint received that there was surfacing sewage within the restaurant for approximately (2) days. Complaint was valid — facility voluntarily closed and was required by the Yakima Health District to conduct an in-depth repair with required pre-opening prior to opening to the public. See inspection notes from 4/8/19.
Mangoz Grill
901 W. YAKIMA AVE. SUITE# 6-B W, Yakima
Routine Inspection 4/6/19 Failed
45 Critical Points, 48 Total Points
Missing FWCs, raw meat stored next to RTE food, improperly hot holding PHF, improperly cold holding PHF, improperly thawing PHF.
Gleed Mart and Teriyaki
3361 MAPLEWAY, Yakima
Routine Inspection 3/22/19 Failed
85 Critical Points, 105 Total Points
Hands not washed as required, raw meat stored above ready to eat food, improperly cooling PHF, room temperature storage of PHF, no metal stem thermometer was available, pest control report was not available upon request, using cardboard as food contact surface repeatedly, food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces have not been cleaned thoroughly, physical facilities have not been cleaned.
Transform Meal Prep DBA La Pinche Taqueria
1203 N. 1ST STREET, Yakima
Routine Inspection 3/22/19 Failed
50 Critical Points, 50 Total Points
Improperly stocked hand wash sink, raw meat stored next to ready to eat food, room temperature storage of potentially hazardous food, improper chemical storage.
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Follow-up Inspection 4/17/19 Failed
5 Critical Points, 5 Total Points
Raw pork and raw bacon stored next to RTE food.
El Caporal
109 E. NACHES AVE., Selah
Routine Inspection 3/22/19 Re-Inspection Required
Re-inspection required - 35 Red points Violations: #16 - Improper cooling #21 - Improper cold holding.
Tacos Ariel / Cocina Ariel
807-809 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima
Routine Inspection 3/15/19 Failed -- Tacos Ariel, Mobile Food Truck
5 Critical, 28 Total Points
Raw meat stored next to RTE food, missing refrigerator thermometer, food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces are not cleanable, food contact surfaces have not been cleaned thoroughly, non-food contact surfaces have not been cleaned thoroughly, wastewater was not properly disposed. Office conference scheduled with EH Director.
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Routine Inspection 3/15/19 Failed -- Cocina Ariel, Commissary
40 Critical, 60 Total Points
Raw meat stored above RTE food, improperly cooling PHF, chemicals stored next to food, ants present in the kitchen, surfaces in the kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable, food contact surfaces are not cleaned thoroughly, non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned thoroughly, physical facilities have not been maintained.
El Asadero Bar & Grill
1107 S. 3RD STREET, YAKIMA
Routine Inspection 3/6/19 Failed
70 Critical Points, 70 Total Points
Missing FWC, hands not washed as required, BHC with RTE food, blocked hand wash sink, no soap available at the hand wash sink, raw meats stored above RTE food.
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Follow-up Inspection 3/16/19 Failed
25 Critical Points, 25 Total Points
Hands not washed as required
Taqueria Chapala
1121 FRUITVALE BLVD., Yakima
Complaint Inspection 2/28/19 Re-inspection required
Complaint received concerning overall lack of cleanliness and concerns with possible cross contamination. Inspection conducted on 2/28/19. The result of this inspection resulted in the need for a deep cleaning of the restaurant and a follow-up inspection within 14 days.
BURGER RANCH
1801 S 1ST STREET, Yakima
Follow-up Inspection 2/5/19 Failed
80 Critical Points, 93 Total Points
PIC was not knowledgeable about food safety practices, no dedicated hand wash sink, improperly cooling PHF, improperly hot holding PHF, metal stem thermometer is not operable, no risk control plan submitted for food processes, inaccurate thermometer in the cook's refrigerator, several surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable in the kitchen, mop sink drains slowly.
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Note: The follow up to the above report was undated and appeared to break the usual format the district uses for health inspections.
All Burger Ranch facilities in Yakima/Union Gap
Improvements On-Going Passed
Management has conducted significant improvements and equipment installations. All violations have been corrected with significant employee training and safe practices
CHINA BUFFET
2600 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside
Routine Inspection 1/29/19 Failed
90 critical points, 111 total points
Failed inspection which resulted in an office conference. See office conference notes for 1/31/2019 for corrective action plan.
World Bistro
2616 W. Nob Hill Blvd.
Routine Inspection 1/23/19 Failed
60 critical points, 65 total points.
Improper cooling, improper hot and cold holding. Ice machine needs a deep cleaning. Manager made aware of the concerns and requirement for a follow-up inspection.
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Follow Up Inspection 3/6/19 Failed
Failed follow-up inspection. Repeat improper cooling of cooked chicken. Manager given step-by-step instructions on proper cooling. Room temperature storage of shrimp at 57 degrees. Manager voluntarily discarded the shrimp and provided further instruction on ensuring proper temperatures. A compliance inspection will occur to ensure this facility is following safe processes.
Tieton Market
6003 TIETON DR., Yakima
Surveillance Inspection 1/15/19 Re-inspection required
They are making and selling breakfast burrito. They need to obtain a level 3 food service license to prepare and sell breakfast burritos. They are to cease making breakfast burritos until they receive a level 3 food service license from Yakima Health District.