Restaurant inspections for Nov. 24
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.
Pat’s Café
6011 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Nov. 8: 55 red; 13 blue.
Comments: Workers had expired food worker cards. The café used two sinks for both hand washing and warewashing rather than separate sinks to prevent contamination. Ware washing facilities were improperly installed too. The inspector noted improper handling of whole shell raw eggs, no preparation table as required by operational plan, and inadequate equipment for temperature control. There were several foods held at room temperature such as raw whole eggs, uncooked bacon and link sausage. The inspector also found hash browns improperly thawing at room temperature rather than in a refrigerator or under running water as required.
Subway
1401 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey
Nov. 8: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Sliced tomatoes were held at 43 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Tea Leaf II
4646 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Nov. 8: 95 red; 10 blue.
Comments: An employee improperly rinsed gloved hand at the rinse basin of the dish washing machine. Employees also washed their hands for less than the 20 second minimum. They also used food contact surfaces and utensils with raw meat but without properly cleaning first. The inspector noted raw meat was improperly stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Leafy spinach greens were held on a counter at 53 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees. The inspector found an in-use wiping cloth stored on the counter rather than in sanitizer. The interior of the ice machine was dirty with a mold-like substance.
Bulgogi Hustle
5718 Pacific Ave. SE, Suite D, Lacey
Nov. 8: 35 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Some foods were improperly held hot at 95-120 degrees rather than at or above 135 degrees. Some foods were improperly held cold at 54 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Safeway #1464
3215 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Produce Cutting Area
Nov. 9: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Guacamole was observed at 46 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Meat Market
Nov. 9: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The inspector found shrimp stored at 45 degrees in a new cooler unit rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Firehouse Subs
1110 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey
Nov. 9: 25 red; 5 blue.
Comments: An employee on shift did not have their food worker card at the time and another had an expired card. The inspector noted inadequate hand washing facilities because a pitcher blocked the hand washing basin. Lettuce was found at 54 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees. The establishment also did not have sanitizer ready at the time of inspection.
Jack in the Box #8343
8215 Martin Way E., Lacey
Nov. 9: 35 red; 3 blue.
Comments: There was no hot water in the sink for the women’s restroom. The inspector noted a timer was not used for room temperature items as a health control. An ice scoop was stored in contact with ice where it may be contaminated.
Oyster House
320 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia
Nov. 9: 15 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Shellfish were not tagged with a “last sold or discarded” date as required. Not all cold holding units had thermometers as required. The menu did not have a consumer advisory for some foods that may be served raw or undercooked. Used oyster shells were being reserved rather than discarded.
Rainbow Cloud Café
2727 Westmoor Court SW, #300, Olympia
Nov. 16: 0 red; 5 blue.
Comments: The inspector found jars of kimchi with missing food labels.
Capital Mall
624 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia
Nov. 16: 0 red; 5 blue.
Comments: A warewashing machine needed service because it only reached 150 degrees rather than 160 degrees.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
600 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
Nov. 17: 25 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Multiple employees had expired food worker cards. Three hand-washing stations lacked hand-drying provisions. The inspector observed beef patties at 48-49 degrees near the grill rather than stored at or below 41 degrees in a refrigerator. The warewashing machine did not dispense the proper sanitizer concentration.
AFC Sushi at Safeway #1464
3215 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Nov. 17: 5 red; 3 blue.
Comments: There were two missing food worker cards. The ice melted for in-use utensil storage.
A Hill of Beans Espresso
7002 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater
Nov. 17: 5 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Multiple employees had missing or expired food worker cards. The establishment lacked proper chlorine testing strips.
Brewery City Pizza
5150 Capitol Way S., Olympia.
Nov. 19: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Tomatoes that were sliced and diced on a preparation table were found at 49-50 degrees and there was no timer control. The tomatoes were discarded because they were likely there for more than 12 hours.
No violations:
- Taco Bell #35321 (5650 Martin Way E., Lacey)
- Safeway #1464, Deli, Bakery, Grocery and Confectioneries, Espresso (3215 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia)
- Domino’s Pizza (1140 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey)
- Higuchi Family Catering (209 Lilly Road NE, Olympia)
- McDonald’s (2611 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia)
- Canteen @ Costco #64 Breakroom (5500 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater)
- Safeway Fuel Station #4616, Grocery and Deli (3205 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia)
- Steamboat Coffee Shop (3403 Steamboat Island Road NW, Olympia)
- Hickory Farms #40054 (625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia)
- Capital Daily Grind (3900 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia)
