Published November 29, 2012
Restaurant Inspections for Nov. 29
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. GARDNERS SEAFOOD & PASTA 111 Thurston Ave. W., Olympia Nov. 9: Routine check 0 red, 0 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. FALLS TERRACE 1065 Deschutes Drive, Olympia Nov. 7: Routine check; 0 red, 2 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue Basement area is in need of additional cleaning, specifically beneath shelving, pallets, tables, and equipment. Compliance rating: 99 percent. TRADITIONS CAFE 304 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia Nov. 2: Routine check; 10 red, 0 blue Comments: Red Two-door, reach-in refrigerator holding foods at 47-50 degrees. All cold storage/holding must be 41 degrees or colder. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 97 percent. LAS PALMAS JAROCHAS 909 Sleater-Kinney Road SE, Lacey Nov. 6: Routine check; 10 red, 5 blue Comments: Red Cut fruit in containers was 49-50 degrees. Blue Bag of white corn on floor must be stored at least six inches off of the floor. Screen door needed where door leads to hallway. Compliance rating: 95 percent. MCDONALDS 2430 93rd Ave. SW, Tumwater Nov. 6: Routine check; 0 red, 0 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. DOCKSIDE BISTRO 501 Columbia St. NW, Olympia Nov. 7: Routine check; 0 red, 0 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. LITTLE RED BARN 6222 197th Ave. SW, Rochester Nov. 7: Routine check; 10 red, 8 blue Comments: Red Pump soap and paper towels need to be placed close to bartender sink. Blue Soiled cardboard shelf covers in undercounter bar coolers need to be replaced. Bags of potatoes need to be moved off the floor. Compliance rating: 95 percent. HANNAHS II 123 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia Nov. 6: Routine check; 0 red, 0 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. CICADA RESTAURANT 700 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia Nov. 6: Routine check; 0 red, 7 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue Provide covers or shields for lamps above grill and cook area. There is water intrusion at the back of wall of the kitchen. Compliance rating: 98 percent. DOBYS GOURMET PIZZA KITCHEN 4660 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey Nov. 2: Routine check; 5 red, 8 blue Comments: Red Prep cooler is holding at 44 degrees. Cold holding/storage must maintain 41 degrees or colder. Blue Knife stored between counter tops. Back door damaged. Compliance rating: 96 percent. APPLEBEES 525 Sleater-Kinney Road SE, Lacey Nov. 6: Routine check; 25 red, 5 blue Comments: Red Baked potatoes holding at 111-129 degrees. Hot holding must maintain 140 degrees or above. Blue Dishwasher is not reaching proper temperature during final rinse. Compliance rating: 92 percent. GREAT INDIA CUISINE 116 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia Nov. 1: Routine check; 0 red, 0 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. MECONIS 1018 Capitol Way S., Olympia Oct. 24: Routine check; 0 red, 0 blue Comments: Red None noted. Blue None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent. LITTLE DA NANG 301 Fourth Ave., Olympia Oct. 22: Routine check; 25 red, 5 blue Comments: Red Approximately 80 lbs. of raw chicken being processed and repackaged for cooling. Chicken was between 57 and 62 degrees. This was too much chicken to process at one time safely. Blue Only wet towel being used at prep fridge cutting boards. Wiping towels must be used with sanitizer. Compliance rating: 92 percent.