Comments are taken directly from latest Thurston 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.
Vic’s Pizza
233 Division St., Olympia
Dec. 18: Routine check (0 red; 0 blue)
Comments: Red – None noted. Blue – None noted.
Compliance rating: 100 percent.
Acqua Via
500 Capitol Way S, Olympia
Dec. 19: Routine check (5 red; 5 blue)
Comments: Red – Two employees were without food handler cards. Blue – Grease precipitate on wall surfaces around stove and on surfaces of exhaust hood. Finish and sealant of concrete kitchen floor is worn away.
Compliance rating: 97 percent.
Curry House of India
8765 Tallon Lane NE, Lacey
Dec. 20: Routine check (0 red; 0 blue)
Comments: Red – None noted. Blue – None noted.
Compliance rating: 100 percent.
El Puerto De Angeles
312 Sussex Ave. W., Tenino
Dec. 20: Routine check (0 red; 10 blue)
Comments: Red – None noted. Blue – Bowls of lemons stored in ice bin need to be stored in refrigerator. Grease container is open. Repair light in hallway.
Compliance rating: 97 percent.
Rainier Pizza & Espresso
207 Binghampton St., Rainier
Dec. 19: Routine check (15 red; 7 blue)
Comments: Red – No automatic fire extinguisher seen. Cook not sanitizing utensils when washing. Blue – Install plastic bulb covers above espresso and customer cooler. Post customer advisories near menus. Clean grease on ceiling near fryers and nearby windows.
Compliance rating: 94 percent.
Ramblin’ Jack’s
520 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
Dec. 20: Routine check (0 red; 0 blue)
Comments: Red – None noted. Blue – None noted.
Compliance rating: 100 percent.
McMenamin’s Spar Cafe & Bar
114 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia
Dec. 20: Routine check (0 red; 0 blue)
Comments: Red – None noted. Blue – None noted.
Compliance rating: 100 percent.
Littlerock Tavern
6520 128th Ave. SW, Littlerock
Dec. 21: Routine check (5 red; 0 blue)
Comments: Red – The evening cook and the bartender have no food handler card. Blue – None noted.
Compliance rating: 98 percent.
Maytown Tavern
2820 Maytown Road SW, Olympia
Dec. 21: Routine check (5 red; 3 blue)
Comments: Red – Present bartender does not have food handler card. Blue – Vinyl flooring near men’s restroom needs repair.
Compliance rating: 98 percent.
Indian Summer Golf & Country Club
5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia
Dec. 28: Routine check (15 red; 2 blue)
Comments: Red – Several employees have expired or missing food handler cards. Hot water for hand sinks are too hot when faucet left on at auto chemical dispenser at mop sink. Blue – Additional cleaning is needed on floors, corners, edges, etc.
Compliance rating: 96 percent.
Cebu Restaurant
9410 Martin Way E., Olympia
Dec. 28: Routine check (0 red; 0 blue)
Comments: Red – None noted. Blue – None noted.
Compliance rating: 100 percent.
Anthony’s Hearthfire
1675 Marine Drive NE, Olympia
Dec. 31: Routine check (5 red; 5 blue)
Comments: Red – Employees expired and invalid food handler cards. Cards obtained through e-foodhandler.com are not valid. Blue – Dishwasher not releasing proper sanitizing solution in the rinse.
Compliance rating: 97 percent.
Pints & Quarts
1230 College St. SE, Lacey
Dec. 28: Routine check (5 red; 12 blue)
Comments: Red – Several employees had missing or expired food handler cards. Blue – Ice machine needs cleaning. Additional cleaning needed under equipment, corners, edges and dish area. Gap under back door needs new seal.
Compliance rating: 96 percent.
Happy Teriyaki #4
8205 Martin Way SE, Lacey
Dec. 28: Routine check (40 red; 6 blue)
Comments: Red – Deep fried chicken was 59-60 degrees in 4-6-inch deep pans. This is improper cooling method. Milk and eggs in bottom of make case were 45-47 degrees. Cold holding must be 41 degrees or colder. Blue – Knives stored between make case and work table. The floors in the kitchen, storage area, and walk-in refrigerator are black with debris.
Compliance rating: 89 percent.
Mini Saigon
111 Columbia St. NW, Olympia
Dec. 21: Routine check (5 red; 2 blue)
Comments: Red – One employee had expired food handler card. Blue – Overall cleanliness needs improvement.
Compliance rating: 98 percent.
