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Here are Thurston County food safety scores for Aug. 21

By The Olympian staff

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.

Little Caesars

805 College St. SE, Lacey

Aug. 16: 30 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge and food workers did not demonstrate basic knowledge of food safety.
  • Food workers did not properly wash their hands.
  • A can opener had evidence of food debris build up.

Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes

8765 Tallon Lane NE, Lacey

Aug. 9: 35 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Untested TCS products were held at room temperature.
  • Items in the front cold-hold display were 50 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees as required.
  • Grab and go items were not properly labeled as grab and go items.

Northwest Grind

9241 Burnett Road SE, Yelm

Coffee Shop

Aug. 9: 30 red points; 8 blue points.

Comments:

  • The shop was cited for improper use of time as a public health control.
  • TCS foods in under-counter units were warmer than 41 degrees.
  • The shop was cited for potential contamination during storage, refrigeration and food wares.
  • In-use utensils were improperly stored. Scoop handles touched food products.

Café Elite

706 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm

Coffee Shop

Aug. 9: 25 red points; 17 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge did not demonstrate active managerial control while performing duties.
  • A hand-wash sink was used as a dump sink and for ware washing.
  • Food in back stock units were cold held at above 41 degrees.
  • Food contact surfaces were improperly constructed and an ice machine was improperly repaired. Cardboard was used as an inadequate surface.
  • Sanitizer test strips were unavailable.
  • Plumbing appeared to be leaking.
  • Ware washing facilities were improperly installed and wood shelving was not smooth and absorbent.

Rivers Edge

4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, Tumwater

Aug. 14: 25 red points; 15 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge and food workers did not demonstrate basic knowledge of food safety, including cold and hot holding temperatures, danger zones and sanitizer concentration ranges.
  • TCS foods pulled out from the freezer were not properly date marked.
  • Cold-held shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, blue cheese and cooked pulled chicken measured above 41 degrees.
  • A cooler needed to be repaired or replaced.
  • A ware washer did not dispense chlorine during a rinse/sanitizing cycle.
  • An ice machine had evidence of a biofilm of slime.

Olympia Seafood

4242 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater

Food Service Establishment

Aug. 14: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Clam chowder soup and pasta lobsters were found cooling in covered containers. TCS foods must be cooled in uncovered, shallow containers.

Domina Dairy and Creamery

700 Capitol Way N., Olympia

Olympia Farmers Market Booth

Aug. 10: 20 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • No food worker cards were available on-site.
  • All products measured warmer than 41 degrees.
  • No thermometers were present.

Gravity Coffee

3520 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia

Aug. 9: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Some food worker cards were expired.
  • A sanitizer chlorine solution was too strong as prepared.
  • Chlorine bleach test strips were not available during the inspection.

Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters

4211 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Food Service Establishment

Aug. 14: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A food worker card was expired.
  • The counter around a mop sink needed to be replaced. The floor in front of the preparation area needed to be replaced as well.

Chehalis Valley Farm

700 Capitol Way N., Olympia

Olympia Farmers Market Booth

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

Comments:

  • No valid food worker cards were present.
  • No thermometer was present.

Sea Blossom Seafoods

700 Capitol Way N., Olympia

Olympia Farmers Market Booth

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

Comments:

  • The booth was cited for inadequate hand-washing facilities.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1309 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia

Aug. 14: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Cold-held sliced tomatoes were measured between 45-51 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees as required.

Papa John’s

408 Cleveland Ave. SE, Olympia

Aug. 15: 0 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

  • Test strips were not provided to verify the concentration of sanitizer solutions.
  • A can opener had evidence of food debris build up.

Bastard Pies

4520 Intelco Loop SE, Building 4, Lacey (Commissary)

Mobile Food Unit

Aug. 9: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A sanitizing solution was too strong as prepared.

Pit Stop

1734 Boulevard Road SE, Olympia.

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Aug. 15: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • The refrigerator that stores TCS food items did not have an ambient thermometer.

Jay’s Farm Stand

4315 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia

Aug. 16: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • The walk-in cooler had an opening along the bottom frame.

Rite Aid

905 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Aug. 12: 0 red points; 2 blue points.

Comments:

  • The facility lacked proper shelving. Some foods were stored on the floor.

Dollar Tree

906 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Aug. 12: 0 red points; 2 blue points.

Comments:

  • The facility lacked proper shelving. Some foods were stored on the floor.

No violations

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill. 5116 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey.
  • Walgreens. 8333 Martin Way E., Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
  • Espresso Stop Yelm, LLC. 1008 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm. Coffee Shop.
  • Haggen. 1313 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia. Deli.
  • Bittersweet Chocolates LLC. 210 State Ave. NW, Olympia. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
  • McDonald’s. 1325 Marvin Road NE, Lacey.
  • Nocturnal Hound, LLC. 324 Custer Way SW, Tumwater.
  • MiSo. 2539 Marvin Road NE, Lacey.
  • Ay-Chihuahua Dawgs. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Mobile Food Unit (Cart).
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