Restaurant inspections for March 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.
Wendy’s
2427 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Feb. 24: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Lettuce and tomatoes were held between 44-45 degrees rather than below 41 degrees as required.
Capitol Market and Asian Deli
2419 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Feb. 24: 35 red; 8 blue.
Comments: The hand washing sink in the preparation area lacked hand towels. Pho broth was held at 122-135 degrees on a stove top without temperature control. This was reheated and maintained under temperature control onsite. The warewashing machine did not dispense sanitizer. The grill top brush was stored in room temperature water rather than in a dry, clean location.
Blue Heron Bakery
4419 Harrison Ave. NW, Suite 108, Olympia
Feb. 24: 0 red; 5 blue.
Comments: The sanitizer solution was not strong enough to register on a test strip.
Tugboat Annie’s
2100 West Bay Drive NW, Olympia
Feb. 28: 15 red; 0 blue.
Comments: Two employees had expired food worker cards. Multiple foods, such as lettuce and beef, were held at 42-46 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
Panda Express #708
575 Trosper Road SW, Suite A, Tumwater
Feb. 28: 5 red; 0 blue.
Comments: One employee had an expired food worker card. Another employee did not have a Washington state issued food worker card.
Burger King #7782
5252 Capital Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Feb. 28: 10 red; 0 blue.
Comments: There was no waste receptacle near the primary hand wash station.
Hash
1807 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
March 2: 45 red; 3 blue.
Comments: The paper towel dispenser at the handwash station was empty. Eggs were observed at room temperature. Multiple foods at the preparation table were above 45 degrees. Multiple utensils, such as a rice paddle, were kept in water at room temperature. In-use utensils must be kept in ice below 41 degrees, in water above 135 degrees or cleaned to sight and touch.
No violations:
- Best Western Tumwater Inn (5188 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater)
- Steamboat Grill and Greens (6325 Sunrise Beach Road NW, Olympia)
- Café Au Lait (2925 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia)
This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 5:45 AM.
