Restaurant inspections for Feb. 9
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.
Sunshine Scoop Ice Cream
8640 Martin Way E., Suite H, Lacey
Jan. 25: 0 red; 8 blue.
Comments: They used an in-adequate, non-commercial refrigerator to store open TCS foods. The bathroom lacked a sanitary napkin receptacle.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
1401 Marvin Road NE, Suite 102, Lacey
Jan. 26: 10 red; 7 blue.
Comments: A slicer was not properly cleaned. The back room lacked ceiling tiles. The person in-charge wasn’t knowledgeable about proper cooking temperatures for chicken. An on-shift worker did not have their food worker card upon request.
Little Caesars
704 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater
Jan. 26: 25 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Pizza timers were not set for pre-made uncooked pizzas at room temperature. The inspector observed excellent handwashing by two on-shift workers.
Plaza Jalisco
5212 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Jan. 26: 50 red; 8 blue.
Comments: There was no clear person in-charge on duty. An employee designated as cook and server did not wash their hands after returning to the kitchen. The hand sink near the kitchen lacked a hand drying provision. Chicken and eggs were stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Chicken in the hot holding container was above the container. In-use ice scoops were improperly stored in room temperature water. Chip containers and the ice machine were not cleaned to sight and touch per food code.
Axis Mead LLC
2633 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey
Jan. 29: 5 red; 5 blue.
Comments: A worker lacked a food worker card. The facility lacked thermal dish machine test strips.
Aya Sushi Restaurant
1540 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
Jan. 31: 25 red; 3 blue.
Comments: Chicken at the sushi bar was improperly cooled using ice. In-use utensils were not properly stored either below 41 degrees, above 135 degrees or cleaned and placed on a food contact surface. The inspector noted there was excellent use of time as a control for rice.
Grabajava Espresso
9121 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Feb. 1: 25 red; 12 blue.
Comments: Improper cold holding temperatures. No accurate thermometer provided for potentially hazardous foods. Improper compliance with risk control plan, variance, plan of operation. Warewashing and physical facilities were improperly maintained. Plumbing was improperly maintained too.
Canna Cabana Subs and Shakes
193 Marvin Road SE, Lacey
Feb. 1: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The inspector noted there were expired food worker cards.
Eagan’s Westside Drive-In
1420 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Feb. 1: 25 red; 0 blue.
Comments: The inspector observed no handwashing between tasks for multiple staff.
Top Rung Brewing Company
8343 Hogum Bay Lane NE, Lacey
Feb. 1: 15 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Foods in cold holding were above 41 degrees rather than below as required. An accurate thermometer was not used to monitor food temperatures.
Jimmy John’s #2356
4530 Martin Way E., Olympia
Feb. 1: 35 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Employees did not wash their hands properly. Some donned gloves without properly washing hands. Some washed their hands for less time than required. Items were stored in a hand sink basin.
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
7265 Martin Way E, Olympia
Feb. 2: 5 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Items on the menu were not properly marked as raw or cooked to order. The hand sink lacked splash guards.
Buddies Grocery
6501 Martin Way E., Olympia
Grocery
Feb. 2: 0 red; 2 blue.
Comments: Some products were stored on the floor rather than at least 6 inches above the ground.
Deli
Feb. 5 red; 10 blue.
Comments: There was no food thermometer. There were improper protections from potential food contamination. The sink lacked splash guards and food was prepped near the sink. Test strips for the sanitizer were absent.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1177 Marvin Road NE, Lacey
Feb. 2: 25 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Food was improperly held under 135 degrees instead of at or above that temperature.
Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar
2103 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Feb. 2: 0 red; 5 blue.
Comments: The sanitizer concentration levels were inadequate.
Outback Steakhouse Restaurant
2615 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia
Feb. 3: 0 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 160 degrees as required.
Applebee’s
2500 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia
Feb. 4: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Temperature controlled salsa was at 52-58 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia
Feb. 4: 5 red; 5 blue.
Comments: Diced tomatoes were at 45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees as required. The dishwasher did not dispense sanitizer.
No violations:
- Zoe Juice Bar (1851 State Ave. NE, Olympia)
- Subway (5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater)
- Basil Leaf Restaurant (235 Division St. NW, Olympia)
- Phoebe’s Pastry Café (1800 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia)
- Subway (9335 Martin Way E., Olympia)
- Ranch House BBQ (10841 Kennedy Creek Road SW, Olympia)
- Park Side Café (1909 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia)
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries (1200 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (625 Black Lake Blvd, J-22, Olympia)
This story was originally published February 9, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
