Board orders restaurant to install mop sink
Bellingham's Board of Health ordered a longtime pizza restaurant to install a separate mop sink after inspectors found dirty mop water was being dumped into its only hand-washing sink.
Board of Health · Meeting of October 6, 2026
Bellingham's Board of Health ordered a longtime pizza restaurant to install a separate mop sink after inspectors found dirty mop water was being dumped into its only hand-washing sink. Food Inspector Molly Graham warned of "a major cross" contamination risk; the owner argued the setup had passed inspection for 16 years and could cost $4,000 to $5,000 to fix. Member Richard J.
Martinelli's bid for a three- to six-month grace period failed for lack of a second, and he said, "I just don't understand. By not understanding, I can't vote yet," before the board approved the requirement. Separately, the board approved a septic variance for 31 Irene Court, closed out a compliance case at 327 Bonham Street with Martinelli recusing over a landlord relationship, and authorized $375,000 and $85,000 in Title V betterment loan reimbursements covering eleven Bellingham properties.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of October 6, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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