Here are Thurston County food safety scores for Aug. 14

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.

El Pulgarcito II

4509 Lacey Blvd. SW, Lacey

Aug. 6: 30 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• The person in charge and food workers did not demonstrate basic food safety knowledge, such as reheating and cooling procedures.
• Refried beans and pork fat were improperly cooled.
• An ice-scoop holder had evidence of soil and slime build up.
• An in-use chlorine sanitizing solution was too weak as prepared.

El Portal LLC

404 First St. S., Yelm

Meat Market

Aug. 1: 25 red points; 20 red points.

Comments:

• Hand sinks lacked paper towels and soap.
• Whole shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food.
• Yard maintenance equipment was stored on a prep table.
• Dirty dishes were stored in front of a prep sink. A three-compartment sink must be used for ware washing.
• Light was visible at the base of a door. Entrances must be properly sealed to prevent potential contamination.
• A sanitizer solution was prepared at the time of inspection.
• Food worker cards were not available upon request.
• An internal food thermometer was absent.

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Aug. 1: 10 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Raw, whole eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods.
• Cold held cheese was warmer than 41 degrees.
• The establishment did not verify they were receiving TCS food items at proper temperatures.
• Non-food items, hygiene products and chemicals were stored above food on a shelf.

Leaning Maple

111 Washington St. NE, Olympia

Aug. 2: 30 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Arugula and cut leafy greens were held in room temperature storage.
• Two cold hold units had food items that were 43-44 degrees. Cold held TCS items must be at or below 41 degrees.

Arby’s

532 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey

Aug. 1: 15 red points; 7 blue points.

Comments:

• There was low pressure for hot water in a hand-washing sink.
• Chopped and shredded lettuce in the cookline was at 42 and 45 degrees for less than 12 hours. The person in charge restored the food items in a walk-in cold hold to bring the temperature down to 41 degrees or below.
• Boxes of potato fries were stored on the freezer floor. TCS foods must be at least 6 inches off the ground.
• The lights in a freezer did not work properly.

Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.

2824 Capitol Blvd. SE, Olympia

Coffee Shop

Aug. 6: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• A food worker card was expired.
• Milk and oat milk were measured at 47 degrees and 53 degrees respectively after four hours in a small fridge. The person in charge restored the milk and oat milk in a two-door reach-in cooler. All cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

Dollar General

401 Myer St. SE, Rainier

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Aug. 7: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• TCS foods and salads in an open display were warmer than 41 degrees.
• The thermometer on hand was inaccurate.

Hilton Garden Inn

2101 Henderson Park Lane SE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Aug. 7: 10 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Cases of deli bread and whole raw chicken were stored on the freezer floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as initially prepared.
• Salad bowls and yogurt in a cold case display were 44-45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

Oyster House

320 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia

Aug. 8: 10 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Halibut and various raw fish were cold held at 47-49 degrees in a fish prep unit. All cold held TCS food must be at or below 41 degrees. The person in charge adjusted the unit.
• A ware-washing unit reached 157 degrees rather than 160 degrees.

Coffee Caboose

15201 Vail Road SE, Yelm

Aug. 7: 10 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Shelving and coolers were placed in front of a hand sink, making it inaccessible.
• A three-compartment sink was used incorrectly.

Cutters Point Coffee

1340 Marvin Road NE, Lacey

Aug. 5: 10 red points; 2 blue points.

Comments:

• An in-use hand sanitizer was too strong as prepared.
• Light was visible from the bottom of a back door. A door sweep must be installed to prevent potential contamination.

Fourth Avenue Tavern

210 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Aug. 6: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Products in the prep cold hold unit were at 47 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

Heritage Distilling Company

4200 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater

Food Service Establishment

Aug. 6: 5 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were not available upon request.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

Tumwater Taps

4242 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater

Drinking Establishment

Aug. 7: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Test strips for a sanitizer solution were not available during the inspection.

Rhythms Coffee LLC

210 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia

Aug. 6: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• A ware washer did not display chemicals properly and needed to be serviced.

Grocery Outlet

1000 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Aug. 1: 0 red points; 2 blue points.

Comments:

• Shelving lacked 6 inches of clearance from the floor.

No violations

• MOD Super Fast Pizza. 5128 Yelm Highway SE.
• Diamond Head Shave Ice. Multiple locations. Mobile Food Unit (Cart).
• Sofie’s Scoops on State. 510 State Ave. NE, Olympia.
• Worthy Coffee Co. 14511 Herbert Lane S., Yelm.
• Ember Goods. 422 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Coffee Shop.
• Glenda’s. 901 Binghampton St., Rainier. Coffee Shop.
• Revel Lacey. 333 Hoh St. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment.