Every month, a group of us go try a new restaurant that we have all never been to. Today, we tried Sangam Indian Cuisine in Hazel Dell and it was FANTASTIC! This upcoming month it's my turn to choose. I'm looking for some suggestions. Any ideas for somewhere quirky with an interesting menu? Somewhere with just plain old amazing food? A great menu of international foods that are an uncommon find? Anything helps. We just don't want to get stuck in a rut of pain old boring foods. TYIA

Thank you to The Colombian for breaking this news last week. KOIN has new information.

Wow. It's October already. The year is going by quickly. It's Friday and time for the weekly triple-D. Let's find out what the inspectors found this week shall we?

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The NICE list

First up is The NICE list. These are the places that had ZERO violations. They are really doing a good job at keeping their kitchens clean. These places are going all out to do things right and they deserve your support.

Name	Address	Inspection Date
72nd Market	11811 NE 72ND AV STE A, VANCOUVER, WA 98686	9/30/2026
Camas Farmers Market Chef Demo	625 NE 4th AV, CAMAS, WA 98607	9/30/2026
Canteen #3 Charter Communications	521 NE 136th AV, VANCOUVER, WA 98684	9/30/2026
Canteen #5 DSHS	800 NE 136th AV, VANCOUVER, WA 98684	9/30/2026
Canteen #8 Dollar Tree	8400 S Union Ridge PKWY, RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642	9/30/2026
Destination 339	339 NE Cedar ST, CAMAS, WA 98607	9/30/2026
El Changarrito y Mas	325 NE Lechner ST UNIT 327, CAMAS, WA 98607	9/30/2026
Foode Cafe - Tech Center	16415 SE 15th ST STE 104, VANCOUVER, WA 98683	9/30/2026
Outback Steakhouse 4620	8700 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE #121, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/30/2026
Urban Air Adventure Park	7809 NE Vancouver Plaza DR STE 100, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/30/2026
Wild Tiger	1825 SE 164th AV STE 101, VANCOUVER, WA 98683	9/30/2026
Chicky Play Museum	8109 NE Vancouver Mall DR STE A, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/29/2026
Lake Shore Athletic Club	2401 NW 94TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98665	9/29/2026
Bibim Time	8700 NE Vancouver Mall DR STE 281, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/28/2026
Canteen #1 Costco	19610 SE 1st ST, CAMAS, WA 98607	9/28/2026
Cherry Grove Friends Church	9100 NE 219th ST, BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604	9/28/2026
Messiah Lutheran Church	905 NW 94th ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98665	9/28/2026
Sidelines MVP Suite	15 E Main ST, BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604	9/28/2026
Bi-Zi Farms	9504 NE 119th ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/26/2026
ARCO AM/PM 7054	10314 SE Mill Plain BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98664	9/25/2026
Los Coquis Puerto Rican Eats	Various locations	9/25/2026
Vick's Market	4903 E Fourth Plain BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98661	9/25/2026
Alex's Pilipino Store	2700 NE Andresen RD STE a1b, VANCOUVER, WA 98661	9/24/2026
Amboy Middle School	22115 NE Chelatchie RD, AMBOY, WA 98601	9/24/2026
Evoke Winery	550 WATERFRONT WY, VANCOUVER, WA 98660	9/24/2026
Fred Meyer #208	11325 SE Mill Plain BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98684	9/24/2026
Green Mountain School	13105 NE GRINNELL RD, WOODLAND, WA 98674	9/24/2026
Lucky's Market	3200 E Fourth Plain BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98661	9/24/2026
Star Mart	2517 NE Andresen RD, VANCOUVER, WA 98661	9/24/2026
Supreme Produce @ Fred Meyer #208	11325 SE Mill Plain BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98684	9/24/2026
Yacolt Primary School	406 W Yacolt RD, YACOLT, WA 98675	9/24/2026

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The NAUGHTY List

And now... The NAUGHTY List - Let's face it. This is why you are really reading this. What horrible things did the local inspectors find this week? I've arbitrarily chosen 35 demerits as the cutoff so anyone that gets less than 35 demerits isn't going to make the list. I don't want to ding a place unless they got at least a couple major violations or a lot of minor ones. Click on the name if you want to see the inspector's report.

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Name	Address	Inspection Date	Dirty Demerits
Señor Taps	3600 NW 119TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98685	9/30/2026	60
Don Angel Taqueria	11817 NE 117TH AV, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/30/2026	50
Pita House	715 W Main ST, BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604	9/29/2026	68
Country Coffee Hazel Dell	6202 NE Hwy 99, VANCOUVER, WA 98665	9/29/2026	40
Chipotle Mexican Grill	4311 NE Thurston WY Ste 200, VANCOUVER, WA 98662	9/28/2026	52
Muchas Gracias Mexican Food	5207 E Mill Plain BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98661	9/25/2026	50
Rubber Duck Concessions	1125 NE 22nd AV, Doc Harris Stadium, CAMAS, WA 98607	9/25/2026	35
Panda Express #1094	408 NE 78th ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98665	9/24/2026	60

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The Clark County inspection site is where this information originates. It's a nice community resource. Kudos to the county for making it this easy to check up on things.

Check it out for yourself here: https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/clarkcountywa

Demerit points are issued as follows:

Each violation is given a numerical value (2-30) based on its risk of causing food borne illness. Blue violations should be corrected immediately when possible, but generally do not impose an immediate risk to the public. Red violations involving food safety must be corrected immediately. There are 360 possible red points and 88 possible blue points for a total of 448 points. A facility found with 40 or more red violation points is subject to an automatic follow-up inspection. A facility found with 65 or more red violation points is subject to an automatic closure. A facility with 100 or more total red and blue points is also subject to automatic closure.

src - https://clark.wa.gov/public-health/restaurant-inspection

   

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Well, that's all I got for now. Stay happy and healthy and have a nice week. I'll see you all next time but of course I'll leave you with the weekly bonus video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf75SDhfwdg

Till next time....

My peds office (evergreen) doesn’t expect to have covid and flu vaccines until mid October. With covid and flu A circulating, I’m hoping to get these asap.

What other clinics do pediatric flu / covid clinics?

I need 18 months, 4 & 6 year olds. I know most pharmacies do 6+ year olds but where do you take younger kiddos?

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Happy October! I am hoping someone knows of a less busy, but still fun, pumpkin patch/farm/harvest festival. I've been to two on Sauvie and have seen Bizi farms, but they're so very busy. The things I'm looking for include: most obviously, pumpkins. Also, I'm hoping for some good food vendors with at least apple cider donuts or other fall treats along with more lunch type food vendors. A farm/gift store would be nice as well.

I'm willing to drive, and would be interested in places at the coast as well. I just don't want to be so crowded. Thanks in advance.

Just a heads up for anyone who’s new to the area, voter pamphlets are delivered to everyone in our district they will be arriving in mailboxes starting today.

Good morning!! My husband (39nb) and myself (30f) are looking for couples to be couple's friends with!

I love to host a weekly craft/game night at my house with dinner.

We both are into rock climbing, paddleboarding, hiking, board games, video games, crafts, camping, and are open to many other stuff. Neither of us drink alcohol.

I'm a witch who loves thrift shopping, local events, farmers markets, doing anything with friends. The only thing I'm not really into is clubbing but I'll make an exception for a themed party! I am an extremely bubbly and extroverted person! It's hard for me not to like someone :D I love adopting introverts

My husband is very much into the board game community and attends Vault 31's meetup every week. They are interested in foraging, time in nature, and eating/sipping to just hang out. They are more introverted and a little shy but open up quickly :)

If you're looking for friends like us, feel free to send me a DM and let's meet up for coffee or something!

ETA: I have tourettes and am neurospicy so please don't be offended if I call you a cunt

Hi, we are starting a free tool library.

Our next in-person meetup is Sunday, October 11th, 1pm-3pm.

This meetup is extra special because we will begin unpacking tools to prep for inventory.

This is a great opportunity for newbies to get involved. No experience necessary.

We welcome all people, all backgrounds, all skill levels. This is a safe space. No jerks!

Never created a tool library before? Neither have we! Join us and we’ll figure it out together.

Also, free coffee and snacks. 🙂

For more info, visit our events page at www.VanWATL.org

In the Vancouver area - My gutters are super old, probably need some fascia boards replaced, have pooling and sloping issues here and there.

All I see are like 50 companies that all promise 10-20 years of service in the area, but strangely all of their company pages are only 1-2 years old with no old reviews

Does any one know ow of a reputable breeder and or someone who’s blue/ red heelers having puppies? I’m asking for me I lost my blue comming up on eight months ago now and I genuinely have trained, lived with and genuinely only ever had blues in my life… my house is so quiet and I’ve never had a closer connection to an animal breed in my life, I just need to know that anyone is still doing that kinda work or if anyone has info on someone locally who’s puppies are pregers. Thank you please no hate or problems with this post I know how Reddit can get but I’m pretty low lately not comming home unlocking the door and hearing the nails on the hard wood…. I’m 31 and basically sense 11 I’ve had that , also tid bit on my dog history. I’ve had 3 blues my whole life and everyone of them lived like kinda/ queens getting every single day of there lives because there too damn good and deserve it. They get the work outs in they get hikes around st. Helens and mt hood , I’m just curious if anyone has a tip or info on something along these lines please lni