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.
Sorrento Italian Restaurant
March 13: routine check
30 red 0 blue
430 Legion Way, Olympia
Comments: Red — Chef did not wash hands after handling raw chicken and fish. Cutting board prep surface was not cleaned and sanitized after being contaminated with raw meats. Blue — None noted.
Compliance rating: 92 percent.
The Lemon Grass
March 13: routine check
30 red 0 blue
212 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
Comments: Red — Medium-sized plastic tub filled with rice cooling at three-inch depth and uncovered. Medium-sized pan of noodles cooling and covered. Foods must be covered loosly and filled no further than a two-inch depth. Blue — None noted.
Compliance rating: 92 percent.
Basil Leaf
March 13: routine check
5 red 15 blue
235 Division St., Olympia
Comments: Red — Raw meat on same shelf as ready-to-eat food. Blue — Several items of food uncovered and not protected. Back wall against three-compartment sink has black mildew accumulating. The single sink to the right of the ice machine should only be used for food preparation. Dishwasher sanitizer not working. Outside equipment sticky and has signs of food residual.
Compliance rating: 95 percent.
