Lacey cantina at the top of Thurston food safety violations list. Here are the scores for Aug. 28

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.

The Port Taco Truck & Cantina

2521 Marvin Road NE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Aug. 16: 70 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• The person in charge did not actively manage risk factors, such as cold holding and hand-washing procedures.
• The establishment was cited for deficiencies related to workers hand-washing as required and having adequate hand-washing facilities. Food workers must wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
• The establishment was cited for improper cold holding temperatures.
• The menu lacked a proper consumer advisory for animal products that may be served raw or cooked to order.
• The menu had unapproved changes and additions.
• No sanitizer solution was made at the time of inspection.

Mountain Grind LLC

304 Binghampton St. SE, Rainier

Coffee Shop

Aug. 21: 40 red points; 15 red points.

Comments:

• The person in charge did not perform duties to maintain active managerial control of risk factors.
• The hand sink was inaccessible because the basin was occupied.
• Cold-held foods were measured at warmer than 41 degrees.
• Thermometers were not used to evaluate food temperatures.
• Some equipment and procedures were changed without proper approval.
• A cold-hold unit under the counter was undersized and unable to keep required temperatures. A merchandiser door was broken and the glass was cracked.
• A sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
• Sanitizer test strips were not available during the inspection.
• Workers did not use a third basin to properly sanitize wares after washing and rinsing.

Crumbl Cookies Lacey

8160 Freedom Lane NE, Lacey

Aug. 20: 35 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• An employee did not wash their hands after a sales transaction.
• A water supply valve for hot water at both hand sinks were turned off.

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. The person in charge was directed to take a food safety course and train food workers accordingly.
• The inspector observed improper hand washing. Food workers must wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
• A can opener had evidence of food debris build up.

Olympia Seafood

4242 Capitol Blvd. SE, Olympia

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

Comments:

• Clam chowder and lobster pasta were observed cooling in covered containers. TCS food items must be cooled uncovered in shallow containers until they reach 41 degrees or less.

Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters

4211 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

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

Comments:

• One food worker card was expired.
• The counter around the mop sink needed to be replaced. The inspector highly recommended the establishment install a splash guard between the mop sink and ice machine. Additionally, the inspector noted that the floor in front of the preparation area needed to be replaced.

Pat’s Café

6011 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Aug. 13: 15 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Raw chicken was stored over raw eggs and ready-to-eat food items.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
• The establishment needed a new mop sink that meets required specifications.
• A can opener had evidence of solid food debris on it.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1309 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia

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

Comments:

• Sliced tomatoes were measured at 45-51 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

Papa John’s Pizza

408 Cleveland Ave. SE, Olympia

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

Comments:

• Test strips were not available to verify the concentration of a sanitizer solution.
• A can opener has evidence of food debris build up.

Pit Stop

1734 Boulevard Road SE, Olympia

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

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

Comments:

• The refrigerators that store TCS food items did not have an ambient thermometer.

Jay’s Farmstand

4315 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

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

Comments:

• A walk-in cooler had evidence of an opening along the bottom frame.

No violations

• Trader Joe’s. 1530 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
• McDonald’s. 1325 Marvin Road NE, Lacey.
• Nocturnal Hound LLC. 324 Custer Way SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment.
• MiSo. 2539 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment.
• Flaming Pig BBQ. 111 Tumwater Blvd. SE, Tumwater. Mobile Food Unit.
• Ay-Chihuahua Dawgs. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Mobile Food Unit.
• Whistle Stop Grocery. 12745 Old Highway 99 SW, Tenino. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
• Rivers Edge. 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment.