Here are Thurston County food safety scores for July 24

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) 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. A reinspection also is required if total red and blue points exceed 65.
• 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.

Tumwater Taco Company

4242 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater

July 19: 40 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• A food worker card was expired and others were not available upon request.
• A food worker did not wash their hands before wearing gloves and changing tasks.
• The temperature in a walk-in cooler was 53 degrees after reportedly being repaired. TCS food items measured 45-53 degrees.
• An in-use sanitizing solution was too weak as prepared.

Bayview Market Place

516 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia

July 18: 30 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• A whole roast chicken with a depth of more than 5 inches had been improperly cooled. Chicken must be cooled properly by cutting it into small pieces so it can cool uncovered at a depth of 2 inches or less.
• Broccoli crunch, chicken samosa and crunch claw salad were at 44-45 degrees in a deli cold case. The food items were reconditioned to 41 degrees or less in a walk-in cooler.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

Coffee Shop

July 19: 5 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Milk and dairy products measured between 44-45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

Cascadia Grill

200 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia

July 18: 25 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• The person-in-charge did not demonstrate food safety knowledge.
• Gravy and sauces were observed reheating on a steam table rather than on a stove. Previously cooled foods must be rapidly reheated to 165 degrees before holding them at 135 degrees or above.
• Under-cooked steak was offered on a children’s menu. No raw or under-cooked food items can be offered on children’s menus.
• An in-use sanitizer solution for food contact surfaces was too strong as prepared.
• Sanitizer test strips were not available during the inspection.

Wild Man Brewing Gastropub

414 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

July 16: 30 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were not available during the inspection.
• A hand-washing sink was not accessible due to piles of objects hindering its accessibility.
• A cheese and meat slicer had evidence of food debris build up.

7-Eleven

4044 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Deli

July 17: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• A food worker did not change their gloves after changing tasks.

Plaza Jalisco

5212 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater

July 12: 20 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were not available during the inspection.
• Raw chicken was stored above raw shrimp. A hierarchy of storage must be followed to prevent contamination.
• Containers of cooked chicken, ground beef and seafood stew were not date marked.
• Two spoons were stored over ice cream. The inspector directed the establishment to use a properly stored ice scoop.
• An in-use chlorine sanitizing solution was too strong as prepared.

Buddies Grocery and Deli

6505 Martin Way E., Olympia

Deli

July 12: 0 red points; 8 blue points.

Comments:

• No test paper was available for monitoring the concentration of a sanitizer solution.
• The restroom lacked a covered waste receptacle and the door did not self-close.

Pizza Time

112 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia

July 17: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• One employee had an expired food worker card.

No violations

• Tea Leaf II. 4646 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey.
• Buddies Grocery and Deli. 6505 Martin Way E., Olympia. Grocery Stores and Confectionaries.
• Soba Oriental Cuisine. 700 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Olympia Farmers Market Booth.
• Hong’s Boba. 855 Trosper Road SW, Suite 109, Tumwater.
• 7-Eleven. 4044 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
• Locust Cider and Brewing Company. 222 Capitol Way N., Suite 11, Olympia.
• Bayview Market Place. 516 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries, Meat Market, Bakery.