Food safety inspection scores for April 5
Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667.
Report restaurant, grocery store, deli or bakery complaints 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 establishment 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.
If red points exceed 45, the county will require a reinspection within 10 business days.
If red points exceed 100 and there’s a lack of managerial control, the county will shut down the establishment for at least 72 hours. The establishment may reopen after management and employees complete retraining and demonstrate corrective action during a reinspection.
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.
Tacos Gabby
307 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
Mobile Food Unit
March 27: 10 red points; 0 blue.
Comments:
- They were cited for improper cold-holding temperatures.
Bob’s Bar and Grill
108 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
March 27: 5 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- They were cited for improper cold-holding temperatures.
- The inspector noted inadequate equipment for temperature control.
- There was a deficiency having to do with properly maintaining and using ware-washing facilities.
Tacos 2 Hermanos
4520 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey
Mobile Food Unit
March 27: 10 red points; 0 blue.
Comments:
- Foods in a cold hold unit were above 41 degrees rather than at or below that temperature.
Farrelli’s Pizza Yelm
813 Yelm Ave. W., Yelm
March 28: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- They were cited for inadequate hand-washing facilitates.
Don Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
4660 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey
March 28: 10 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- Some food worker cards had expired.
- Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods.
- Some food items were held between 41-45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
- Ceviche item on the menu lacked a consumer advisory.
- Cooked meat was thawing at room temperature.
Starbucks Coffee
1301 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
March 28: 5 red points, 0 blue points.
Comments:
- One jug of milk was held at 43 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
The Cove
311 Capitol Way N., Olympia
April 3: 40 red points; 0 blue.
Comments:
- Shellfish tags were not available upon request.
- Clam chowder was observed cooling at a depth of more than 2 inches at 52 degrees.
- Cooked potatoes and raw fish were observed between 48-50 degrees in the bottom drawer of a prep unit.
No violations
- Sonic (1303 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia)
