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Whatcom County Health food safety inspection activity (May 2026)

By Staff on June 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 June 2, 2026, May 2026 inspection results available in the WCHCS database, included 11 perfect scores, 1 permit suspension, 5 requiring reinspection and 28 requiring follow-ups.

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

Facility NameAddressInspection DateTypeResult
Carl’s Jr – Blaine1300 Boblett St Blaine, WA 9823005/20/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Dominos – Sehome402 36th St Bellingham, WA 9822505/27/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Dumpling Girls – Mobile2185 Alpine Way, Ste A101 Bellingham, WA 9822505/21/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Feast – Mobile2185 Alpine Way Ste A Bellingham, WA 9822605/08/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Firs Conference Center4605 Cable St Bellingham, WA 9822905/11/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Happy Valley Elementary School1041 24th Street Bellingham, WA 9822505/27/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Irene Reither School960 E Hemmi Rd Everson, WA 9824705/14/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Nooksack Elementary School3333 Breckenridge Rd Nooksack, WA 9827605/01/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Nooksack Valley High School3326 E Badger Rd Nooksack, WA 9827605/07/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Nugents Corner Market – Deli3705 Mt Baker Hwy Everson, WA 9824705/04/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Texas Roadhouse4331 Meridian St Bellingham, WA 9822605/04/2026Followup InspectionApproved

The following were ordered to close immediately, perhaps temporarily, due to a severe health hazard or repeat violation.

Facility NameAddressInspection DateTypeResult
Sawyer and Pals – Mobile1301 Fraser St, Ste A 105-106 Bellingham, WA 9822505/26/2026Routine InspectionPermit Suspension

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

Facility NameAddressInspection DateTypeResult
Dumpling Girls – Mobile2185 Alpine Way, Ste A101 Bellingham, WA 9822505/01/2026Followup InspectionFollowup Required
Mi Mexico, Inc241 Telegraph Rd Bellingham, WA 9822605/08/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Mt Baker Lanes1788 Labounty Dr Ferndale, WA 9824805/21/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Safeway – Lynden – Oriental8071 Guide Meridian #101 # Lynden, WA 9826405/20/2026Routine InspectionFollowup Required
Thai House Restaurant187 Telegraph Rd Bellingham, WA 9822605/21/2026Routine 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
Bagelry, The1319 Railroad Ave Bellingham, WA 9822505/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Baywood Coffee & Ice Creame8036 Birch Bay Dr Blaine, WA 9823005/20/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Bellingham Food Bank – DFDO1824 Ellis St Bellingham, WA 9822505/07/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Bob’s Burger & Brew – Blaine8120 Birch Bay Square Blaine, WA 9823005/22/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Brandywine Kitchen1317 Commercial St, Ste 101 Bellingham, WA 9822505/28/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Buffalo Wild Wings6 Bellis Fair Pkwy Bellingham, WA 9822605/28/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Cedar’s2019 Main Street Ferndale, WA 9824805/01/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Cruisin Coffee – Ferndale5885 Portal Way Ferndale, WA 9824805/04/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Daytrip Cafe1400 W Holly St, Ste 102 Bellingham, WA 9822505/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Diamond Pho & Bubble Tea3212 Northwest #A1 Bellingham, WA 9822505/05/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Elk St Tavern1017 N State St Bellingham, WA 9822505/07/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Ginger Boat240 36th St Bellingham, WA 9822505/01/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Haan Tandoor & Bar2034 Main St Ferndale, WA 9824805/01/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Hela Provisions – Cornwall1305 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 9822505/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar115 N Samish Way Bellingham, WA 9822505/12/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Lombardi’s in Bellingham21 Bellwether Bellingham, WA 9822505/28/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Loomis Trail Golf Club Bar & Grill4342 Loomis Trail Rd Blaine, WA 9823005/28/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Matthew’s of Bellingham132 E Holly ST Bellingham, WA 9822505/26/2026Routine InspectionApproved
New Public LLC – Mobile1309 N State St Bellingham, WA 9822505/07/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Pho 993503 Byron St Bellingham, WA 9822505/19/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Rome Store2908 Mt Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 9822605/04/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Schooner AdventuressSqualicum Harbor – D Dock Bellingham, WA 9822505/22/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Shari’s Cafe and Pies3904 Meridian St Bellingham, WA 9822505/11/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Sol De Mexico1120 E Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA 9822905/04/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Tadeo’s Authentic Mexican Food207 E Holly St Bellingham, WA 9822505/21/2026Followup InspectionApproved
Tam Tam Pizza – Bellingham1427 Railroad Ave Bellingham, WA 9822505/13/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Westside Pizza – Cordata4260 Cordata Pkwy #107 Bellingham, WA 9822605/22/2026Routine InspectionApproved
Wiser Roots Farm & Garden Stand752 E Wiser Lake Rd Lynden, WA 9826405/07/2026Routine InspectionApproved

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