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 360-867-2667.
Red 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.
Teriyaki Delight
Sept. 16
Routine Check
10 red 8 blue
855 Trosper Road S.W., Tumwater
Comments: Red — Still no food handler cards for all three employees. No refrigerator thermometer. Blue — Rice scoop stored in 60 degree water. Refrigerator nearest counter was at 44 degrees. All cold holding and storage must be 41 degrees or colder. Compliance rating: 95 percent.
Arby’s
Sept. 20
Routine Check
35 red 5 blue
532 Sleater-Kinney Road S.E., Lacey
Comments: Red — Roast beef was 165 degrees in the center, but 122-129 degrees on edges. All hot holding must be 140 or above. Blue — Meat slicer needs additional cleaning. Compliance rating: 92 percent.
Nammy’s Deli Sandwich
Sept. 20
Routine Check
0 red 5 blue
513 Capitol Way, Olympia
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — Hot water valve on sink in restroom needs repair. Compliance rating: 98 percent.
Wendy’s
Sept. 20
Routine Check
5 red 5 blue
526 Sleater-Kinney Road S.E., Lacey
Comments: Red — Several employees had missing or expired food handler cards. Blue — Loose faucet at front handwash sink. Compliance rating: 97 percent.
McDonalds
Sept. 20
Routine Check
5 red 22 blue
520 Sleater-Kinney Road S.E., Lacey
Comments: Red — Several employees had missing or expired food handler cards. Blue — Back handwash sink faucet is corroded and needs to be replaced. Several in-use wiping clothis not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Disposable cups, lids, take-out containers, and bags were stored on the floor in downstairs store room. They need to be at least six inches off the floor. Gap at bottom of back door needs a seal. Wall damage at bottom of walls from water leaks needs repair. Compliance rating: 93 percent.
Main Chinese Buffet
Sept. 19
Routine Check
10 red 3 blue
5580 Martin Way, Olympia
Comments: Red — Food in Coca-Cola cases was above 41 degrees. Blue — Rice spoon was being stored in 95 degree water. Compliance rating: 96 percent.
Taco Bell
Sept. 19
Routine Check
0 red 0 blue
5650 Martin Way, Lacey
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent.
Bonsai Teriyaki
Sept. 21
Routine Check
30 red 3 blue
408 Cleveland Ave., Tumwater
Comments: Red — Two pans of par-cooked chicken heaped to a height greater than three inches and covered. Solid meats must be cooled in single layer and loosely covered. Blue — Mixing pitcher and wire wisk must be replaced with new cleaned and sanitized ones when used to scramble eggs. Compliance rating: 92 percent.
Sorrento Italian Restaurant
Sept. 28
Routine Check
0 red 7 blue
430 Legion Way, Olympia
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — Sanitizer solution not prepared. Lamps in light fixtures must be covered or shielded. Compliance rating: 97 percent.
El Nopal
Sept. 27
Routine Check
0 red 5 blue
3002 Harrison Ave., Olympia
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — Several pans of cooled food inside walk-in not covered. Compliance rating: 98 percent.
Subway
Sept. 27
Routine Check
0 red 3 blue
2405 Harrison Ave., Olympia
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — Mop sink area had mildew and is in need of cleaning. Compliance rating: 98 percent.
Vics Pizza
Sept. 27
Routine Check
0 red 0 blue
233 Division St. S.W., Olympia
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent.
Sertino’s Cafe
Sept. 28
Routine Check
0 red 0 blue
Westfield Capital Mall, Olympia
Comments: Red — None noted. Blue — None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent.
