Published February 10, 2010
Restaurant inspections for Feb. 10
THE OLYMPIANRed violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately if feasible or according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Blue violations relate to the overall cleanliness and condition of operation and must be corrected according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Any establishment receiving more than 45 red demerit points or more than 65 total demerit points will be automatically reinspected in 10 days. If an establishment exceeds those limits twice in a calendar year, the permit will be suspended immediately. Comments are taken directly from latest county inspection reports, which are available at each food establishment and at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-786-5490. APPLEBEE’S Dec. 30 Routine Check 30 red 3 blue 525 Sleater-Kinney Road S.E., Lacey COMMENTS: Red — Cheese sauce was at 112 degrees cooling in walk-in a six-inch pan. Food must be cooled in a pan with depth of no more than two-inches. Blue — One dipper well for in-use utensil storage on cook’s line had the water turned off. Compliance rating: 92 percent. SIZZLER Dec. 30 Routine Check 0 red 0 blue 3315 Pacific Ave., Lacey COMMENTS: Red — None noted. Blue — None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. CICADA Jan. 14 Routine Check 0 red 2 blue 700 Fourth Ave., Olympia COMMENTS: Red — None noted. Blue — Food debris build-up on back storage area floors. Compliance rating: 98 percent. O’MALLEY’S Jan. 13 Routine Check 20 red 7 blue 2200 Garfield Ave., Olympia COMMENTS: Red — Several employees had missing or expired food handler cards. No towels and soap to hand sink in restroom. Waitress refrigerator was at 45 degrees. All cold holding must be 41 degrees or below. Blue — Open beverage above prep cooler table. Walls and covering need maintenance and repair throughout the kitchen. Compliance rating: 93 percent. SAGE’S BRUNCH HOUSE Jan. 13 Routine Check 15 red 5 blue 903 Rogers St., Olympia COMMENTS: Red — Employees had expired food handler cards, including the owner/manager. Prep refrigerator as at 48-50 degrees. Cold holding and storage must be 41 degrees or below. Blue — Inside walk-in ceiling in poor condition, and no longer cleanable. Compliance rating: 95 percent. BAVARIAN CORNER Dec. 15 Routine Check 45 red 0 blue 8910-D Martin Way E., Lacey COMMENTS: Red — One food worker was handling ready-to-eat food with no gloves. Potato salad made the previous night was left partially covered over night in display case. Blue — Breaded meats on table to be cooked were at 52 degrees. Compliance rating: 89 percent. STARBUCK’S Nov. 22 Routine Check 0 red 0 blue 4250 Martin Way, Lacey COMMENTS: Red — None noted. Blue — None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. PASSAGE TO INDIA Jan. 16 Routine Check 0 red 10 blue 810 Sleater-Kinney Road S.E., Lacey COMMENTS: Red — None noted. Blue — Wiping cloths not all stored in sanitizing solution. Several bags of rice, potatoes, onions were stored on floor in store room. Compliance rating: 97 percent. COOPER CREEK COFFEE Jan. 22 Routine Check 15 red 2 blue 4120 Martin Way E., Lacey COMMENTS: Red — Food handler cards were not available for inspection. Front hand wash sink out of soap. Blue — Unfinished wood in dish area needs to be sealed and all junctures caulked and sealed. Compliance rating: 94 percent. DENNY’S Jan. 21 Routine Check 15 red 7 blue Address COMMENTS: Red — Several employees were missing or had expired food handler cards. Ground beef in drawers on cook’s line was 51-55 degrees. All cold storage should be 41 degrees or below. Blue — Equipment along cook’s line, specifically between the grills and shelves need cleaning. Walk-in freezer floor filthy. Light shield above cook’s line is in poor condition. Compliance rating: 94 percent.