Restaurant inspections for Nov. 10
Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports, which are available at each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website at co.thurston.wa.us/health/ehfood. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667.
Report restaurant complaints, including violations related to COVID-19 restrictions, online via the complaint form here: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/eh-problem.aspx.
Reading inspection scores:
- Attention should be given to the type of violation (red versus blue) and whether the restaurant has a history of red violations or repeat violations.
- 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. Example: not keeping food at the right temperature.
- 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.
- Example: a worn floor that needs replacing. Some common abbreviations: PHF/TCS is potentially hazardous food/time control for safety; RTE is ready to eat; PIC is person in charge; FWC is food worker card; CDI is corrected during inspection.
Hissho Sushi at Haggen
1313 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
Oct. 27: 0 red; 3 blue.
Comments: An in-use/between use knife was held in room temperature water rather than in ice. This was corrected on site.
Safeway #1407
Grocery Store
705 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater
Nov. 1: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The inspector found eggs surrounded with an ambient temperature of 46-48 degrees.
Produce Cutting Area
Nov. 2: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Deli meat in the grab-and-go section was surrounded with ambient temperature between 54-57 degrees and had an internal temperature of 50 degrees.
Bakery
Nov. 2: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Dessert grab-and-go cooler had some foods between 42-47 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
The Oly Grind
2030 Mottman Road SW, Tumwater
Nov. 1: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Milk was stored at 45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Walmart #3850
Bakery
5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater
Nov. 2: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: A hand sink lacked hand soap. This was corrected on site.
Corner Store at The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia
Nov. 3: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Both handwashing stations lacked drying provisions.
The Greenery at The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia
Nov. 3: 30 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The inspector found hot dogs in hot holding water at 120-125 degrees rather than 165 degrees as required. Turkey and ham deli meat in a self-serve line and black beans were stored between 42-45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Character’s Corner Bar
6620 Sexton Drive NW, Olympia
Nov. 3: 0 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Multiple food equipment containers did not meet thickness and durability criteria for reusable material.
7-Eleven
1022 Crosby Blvd. SW, Tumwater
Nov. 10: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The external ambient thermometer for a cold holding area showed 46.1 degrees rather than below 41 degrees.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
5312 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater
Nov. 4: 30 red; 5 blue.
Comments: A food worker tried to handle food without washing their hands after preparing raw eggs for cooking. The inspector found cabbage at 130 degrees rather than above 135 degrees. Sanitizer test strips could not be located during inspection.
New York Vinny’s Pizza
8205 Martin Way E., Lacey
Nov. 4: 5 red; 12 blue.
Comments: A food thermometer and test strips for warewashing sanitizer was absent from the facility. Sanitizer and wiping cloths were improperly used. The inspector found light visible under a rear door and the ceiling was not smooth or easily cleanable.
Ramirez Mexican Store and Tortilla Factory
Meat Market
5105 Capitol Blvd., Suite C-1, Tumwater
Nov. 4: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: A mop bucket blocked a hand washing station near a preparation table.
Subway
8205 F Martin Way E., Lacey
Nov. 4: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The employees on site did not have their food worker cards available.
Revel Lacey
333 Hoh St. SE, Lacey
Nov. 4: 15 red; 10 blue.
Comments: Employees had invalid or absent food worker cards. Some seafood was held at temperature greater than 41 degrees. There was no device to validate the temperature at the thermal dish machines. The ice machine had a mold-like substance inside.
Row
208 State Ave. NW, Olympia
Nov. 4: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Shellfish lacked dated tags as required.
No violations:
- Haggen (1313 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia)
- Charlie’s Bar & Grill (620 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia)
- Burger King #3463 (400 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia)
- AFC Sushi at Albertsons #1407 (705 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater)
- Safeway #1407, Meat Market, Deli (705 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater)
- World Market (2401 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia)
- Walmart #3850, Grocery Store, Meat Market, Deli, Produce Cutting Area (5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater)
- Einstein Brothers Bagels (The Evergreen State College, Seminar II Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia)
- Ramirez Mexican Store and Tortilla Factory, Grocery, Tavern (5105 Capitol Blvd., Suite C-1, Tumwater)
- Chevron Mini-Mart #1105 (670 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater)
- Mercato Ristorante (111 Market St. NE, Olympia)
- Locust Cider and Brewing Company (222 Capital Way N., Olympia)
