Here are Thurston County food safety inspections for Sept. 11
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.
Bonsai Wok Teriyaki
408 Cleveland Ave. SE, Tumwater
Aug. 28: 35 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The person in charge and cook did not demonstrate basic food safety knowledge such as cold and hot holding temperatures, proper cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures.
- Raw chicken was stored over fresh mushrooms. Raw foods must be stored below read-to-eat items.
- Fried rice was observed cooling in a covered container. TCS food items must be cooled in a shallow, uncovered container.
- Boxes of raw chicken were stored on the floor of a walk-in cooler. Food items must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
Evergreen Valley Espresso
9347 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia
Aug. 29: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Milk and other dairy items in an under-counter cold-hold unit were at 47 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees as required.
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
- The establishment did not address several items from a previous compliance assessment.
The Reef
212 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
Aug. 30: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Shell tags were not properly dated.
- Potatoes were observed cooling at depths greater than 2 inches. TCS foods must be cooled at depths of less than 2 inches in an uncovered container until the food reaches 41 degrees or below.
7-Eleven
1022 Crosby Blvd. SW, Tumwater
Aug. 29: 25 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- An employee at the register did not wash their hands before donning gloves to package pizza slices.
- A sanitizer solution in a spray bottle was too weak as prepared.
- A three-compartment sink did not indirectly drain to a sewer line.
IHOP
1520 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
Aug. 26: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- An employee did not remove their gloves and wash their hands after cracking eggs. Instead, they continued washing utensils and food containers.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
5312 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater
Aug. 23: 10 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- Garlic butter in a container on ice was measured at 45-55 degrees. The mixture needs to be at 41 degrees or lower.
- An in-use sanitizer was too strong as prepared.
- A dish-washing sanitizer was too strong as prepared.
Courtyard by Marriott
2301 Henderson Park Lane SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 28: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Food workers did not demonstrate basic food safety knowledge such as required temperatures for cold- and hot-holding food items and reheating and cooling processes. The person in charge had an expired food worker card.
- An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
Curry House Cuisine of India
8765 Tallon Lane NE, Lacey
Aug. 22: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong.
Denny’s
108 College St. SE, Lacey
Aug. 29: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for a deficiency having to do with proper cold-holding temperatures. No inspection notes were provided.
Arco AM/PM Lacey
402 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 29: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- String cheese and a burrito in an open-air cold-hold unit were at 45-55 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
Wendy’s
526 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey
Aug. 29: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Food workers did not demonstrate basic food safety knowledge, such as minimum required cooking temperature for burgers and cold- and hot-holding temperatures.
- Two food worker cards were expired.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
4521 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey
Aug. 21: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Food workers did not demonstrate basic food safety knowledge such as required temperatures for cold- and hot-holding food items, date-marking food items and using time as a public health control procedure.
- Fried chicken in hot holding were not time marked as required.
Wendy’s
7530 Martin Way E., Olympia
Aug. 21: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use contact sanitizer was too weak as prepared.
Meconi’s Italian Subs
5221 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey.
Aug. 29: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Food workers did not demonstrate basic food safety knowledge, such as adequate cold- and hot-holding temperatures and reheating temperatures.
- An in-use sanitizer bucket was not available and set up.
Original House of Donuts
3813 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Aug. 29: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A calibrated probe thermometer was not available to verify food temperatures.
- Chlorine test strips were not available.
Capital Perks Espresso
3302 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Aug. 30: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Milk in a mini-fridge was at 44 degrees.
Julia’s Bakery
7209 Martin Way E., Olympia
Aug. 27: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Items packaged for sale were not properly labeled with product name, ingredients and business name.
Double Tree / Press NW
415 Capitol Way N., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 27: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
No violations
- Sea Blossoms Seafoods. 700 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Olympia Farmers Market Booth.
- Eastside Club Tavern. 410 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Drinking Establishment.
- Ikonic Wings. 1110 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment.
- Barnes and Noble Booksellers. 1530 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment.
- Jack in the Box. 1635 Mottman Road SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment.