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Whatcom County Health food safety inspection activity (March 2026)

By Staff on April 2, 2026

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – The following information is pulled from food safety inspection public records provided by the Whatcom County Health & Community Services (WCHCS). WCHCS inspects restaurants, food trucks, coffee shops, bars and grocery stores.

According to WCHCS, there are 4 types of inspection results.

  • Approved – When there were no or very few safety violations found, leaving no need for a follow-up.
  • Follow-Up Inspection Required – When some violations are found but do not rise to the level of needing to be re-inspected. High-risk violations are to be corrected right away. Another inspection can be expected within 60 days.
  • Reinspection Required – When there are many high-risk or repeat violations. All high-risk violations are to be corrected immediately. Inspectors will increase the frequency of inspections, and another inspection can be expected within 60 days.
  • Permit Suspension – When ordered to close immediately, but temporarily, due to a severe health hazard or repeat violation. Severe health hazards include things like an outbreak of illness, sewage backup or lack of water. When a permit is suspended, the person who operates the establishment must attend a hearing, correct all violations and the establishment must be re-inspected before the permit can be reinstated.

As of April 2, 2026, March 2026 inspection results available in the WCHCS database included 39 perfect scores, 0 permit suspension, 7 requiring reinspection and 30 approved.

The following received perfect scores with no violations during their most recent inspections.

Facility NameAddressInspection DateTypeResult
A Que Taco’s – 1 – Mobile117 W Main St Everson, WA 9824703/09/2026Inspection – Permit ReinstateApproved
A Que Tacos – 3 – Mobile5044 Guide Meridian Bellingham, WA 9822603/05/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Avenue Bread and Deli – Lynden444 Front St Lynden, WA 9826403/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Barleans Fishery – Roeder2551 Roeder Ave Bellingham, WA 9822503/24/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Beach Store Cafe2200 North Nugent Road Lummi Island, WA 9826203/06/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Bernice Vossbeck Elementary School1301 Bridgeview Dr Lynden, WA 9826403/10/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Blaine Elementary School836 Mitchell Ave Blaine, WA 9823003/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Blaine High School Culinary Arts Room1055 H Street Blaine, WA 9823003/19/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Blaine Primary School820 Boblett St Blaine, WA 9823003/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Bordertown Mexican Grill #21055 N State St Bellingham, WA 9822503/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Carl Cozier Elementary School1330 Lincoln St Bellingham, WA 9822903/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Community Food Co-Op – Cordata – Deli315 Westerly Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Community Food Co-Op – Cordata – Fish315 Westerly Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Community Food Co-Op – Cordata – Meat315 Westerly Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Community Food Co-Op Bakery405 E Holly Bellingham, WA 9822503/06/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Cordata Elementary School4420 Aldrich Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/24/2026Routine InspectionApproved
El Rinconcito2416 Yew St Bellingham, WA 9822903/30/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Farm Store, The8584 Northwood Rd Lynden, WA 9826403/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Fisher Elementary501 N 14th St Lynden, WA 9826403/10/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Grounded In Life Coffee � Cart2625 S Harbor Loop Dr Bellingham, WA 9822503/20/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Harmony Elementary School5060 Sand Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/03/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Hey Dumplin’1263 Barkley Blvd #102 Bellingham, WA 9822603/25/2026Routine InspectionApproved
IGA – Blaine – Sea/Meat1733 H St, Ste 100 Blaine, WA 9823003/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Los Cabos Latin Mart – Meat Kitchen2185 Alpine Way, Ste A101 Bellingham, WA 9822503/12/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Mountaineer Mt. Baker Lodge19999 Mount Baker Hwy Glacier, WA 9824403/21/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Mt Baker Jr & Sr High Schools4936 Deming Rd Deming, WA 9824403/13/2026Routine InspectionApproved
North Fork6186 Mt Baker Hwy Deming, WA 9824403/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Options High School2020 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 9822503/24/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Papa Murphy’s – Ferndale #1431730 Labounty Rd Ferndale, WA 9824803/30/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Paradise Market6476 Mt Baker Hwy Deming, WA 9824403/26/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Queen Tide Oyster Co1301 Fraser St, Bldg A 105-106 Bellingham, WA 9822603/27/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Safeway � Sunset � Bakery1275 E Sunset Dr Bellingham, WA 9822603/03/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Shakedown1212 N State St Bellingham, WA 9822503/18/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Super Mario’s – #2 – Mobile3008 Northwest Ave Bellingham, WA 9822503/06/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Taco Bell – Lynden8169 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 9826403/04/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Tacos Alejandra – Mobile508 Carolina St Bellingham, WA 9822603/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Trader Joe’s #1512410 James St Bellingham, WA 9822903/03/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Trader Joe’s #274 – Meridian4255 Meridian St Bellingham, WA 9822603/09/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Twin Sisters Creamery6202 Portal Way Ferndale, WA 9824803/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved

None were ordered to close immediately, perhaps temporarily, due to a severe health hazard or repeat violation.

The following were found to have high-risk or repeat violations and determined to require an increase of frequency of inspections.

Facility NameAddressInspection DateTypeResult
Bellis Inn3710 Meridian Street Bellingham, WA 9822503/06/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
CJ’s Beach House7878 Birch Bay Drive #A Birch Bay, WA 9823003/27/2026Followup InspectionFollowup Required
CJ’s Beach House7878 Birch Bay Drive #A Birch Bay, WA 9823003/27/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Espresso Avellino Inc.1329 Railroad Ave Bellingham, WA 9822503/18/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Luna’s Bistro3004 Cinema Place Bellingham, WA 9822603/09/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Nori Sushi & Teriyaki520 Cherry St Sumas, WA 9829503/10/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Subway #578923011 Cinema Pl #103 Bellingham, WA 9822603/03/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required

The following were found with some violations, but none rose to the level of needing to be frequently re-inspected.

Facility NameAddressInspection DateTypeResult
Ambo Ethiopian Cuisine – State902 N State St, Ste #104 Bellingham, WA 9822503/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Avenue Bread and Deli – Fairhaven1135 11th St Bellingham, WA 9822503/25/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Banter114 Prospect St Bellingham, WA 9822503/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Blaine High School1055 H Street Blaine, WA 9823003/19/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Blaine Middle School975 H St Blaine, WA 9823003/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Busara Thai Cuisine404 36th Bellingham, WA 9822503/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Carniceria Los Hermanos8082 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 9826403/27/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Community Food Co-Op – Cordata315 Westerly Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Deming Quick Stop4985 Mt Baker Hwy Deming, WA 9824403/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Dominos – Lynden – 70738195 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 9826403/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Guisos de Mexico1538 Birchwood Ave, Ste B Bellingham, WA 9822503/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
In & Out Food Mart2219 Douglas Ave Bellingham, WA 9822503/25/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Kendall Elementary School7547 Kendall Rd Sumas, WA 9829503/03/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Locus – Holly St120 W Holly St, Ste H Bellingham, WA 9822503/19/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Mediterranean Specialties505 32nd St # 109 Bellingham, WA 9822503/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Millet Bakery2500 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 9822503/21/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Nopal Family Restaurant & Bar6104 Portal Way Ferndale, WA 9824803/18/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Northern Heights Elementary School4000 Magrath Rd Bellingham, WA 9822603/03/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Northwood Market1501 E Badger Rd Lynden, WA 9826403/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #14874276 Guide Meridian Bellingham, WA 9822603/27/2026Routine InspectionApproved
On Rice Thai Cuisine & Spirits2200 Rimland Dr # 100 Ste Bellingham, WA 9822603/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Plantage LLC2138 Grant St, Ste 101 Bellingham, WA 9822503/27/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Ramen and Bowl105 E Chestnut Bellingham, WA 9822503/10/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Raspberry Ridge Golf Course6827 Hannegan Rd Everson, WA 9824703/09/2026Routine InspectionApproved
ROAM Coffee & Beer1205 Washington Street Bellingham, WA 9822503/19/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Sabor Latino5687 3rd Ave Ferndale, WA 9824803/30/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Southside1323 11th St Bellingham, WA 9822503/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Valley Market & Deli1945 Lake Whatcom Blvd Bellingham, WA 9822903/31/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Wade King Elementary School2155 Yew Street Rd Bellingham, WA 9822903/10/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Waterfront521 W Holly St Bellingham, WA 9822503/03/2026Routine InspectionApproved

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