Chinese restaurant scores 50 red points. Here are Thurston food safety reports for Nov. 20
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. The establishment may reopen after the person-in-charge develops a written course of action to correct all violations and demonstrates corrective action during a pre-opening inspection. Closures also may occur if there is an imminent health hazard, regardless of the total inspection points. The length of a closure may vary depending on the violation and timeframe for corrective actions.
- 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.
Main Chinese Buffet
5580 Martin Way E, Lacey
Nov. 6: 50 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- Food workers at the sushi bar and cookline did not wash their hands after disposing of their gloves and starting a new task.
- TCS food items cooked in-house were not date marked.
- Raw chicken was stored over squid and raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Raw foods must be arranged according to a hierarchy of storage that factors in cooking temperatures. Ready-to-eat foods must be stored above and away from the raw foods.
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
- Utensils were improperly stored with handles on the bottom of a rack.
Golf Club at Hawks Prairie
8383 Vicwood Lane NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 20 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A certified food protection certificate was not available during the inspection.
- A food worker card was not available upon request.
- The bar handwashing sink lacked paper towels.
- A ware-washing chlorine sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
312 Sussex Ave. W, Tenino
Nov. 13: 20 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Various TCS foods were warmer than 41 degrees.
- The consumer advisory disclosure statement lacked a reminder.
- A kitchen sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
IHOP
3519 Martin Way E, Olympia
Nov. 12: 15 red point; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Products in a west reach-in cold hold measured 42-43 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- Workers rehydrated hashbrowns in a manner that did not follow an approved written procedure.
Simple and Delicious
7914 Martin Way E, Olympia
Bakery
Nov. 14: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Tamales on sale were not approved for sale and the product source was unknown.
McDonald’s
505 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm
Nov. 13: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold held breakfast burritos measured warmer than 41 degrees.
Arco AM/PM
1105 Marvin Road NE, Lacey
Deli
Nov. 13: 5 red points; 8 blue points.
Comments:
- A foods in a condiment refrigerator measured 42-45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- An ice scoop was stored on top of an ice machine rather than in a covered scoop holder.
- A spray alcohol sanitizer needed to be verified as approved for food service use.
Starbucks
340 Cleveland Ave. SE, Tumwater
Nov. 13: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Three food worker cards were expired.
Shop Fast (Darbar Petroleum Inc.)
2020 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia
Grocery Stores and Confectioneries
Nov. 13: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The walk-in cooler lacked an accurate thermometer.
Starbucks
1020 Kingham St. NE, Olympia
Nov. 14: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A milk fridge lacked proper thermometers.
Yummy Crab
3540 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
Nov. 13: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use chlorine sanitizing solution was too weak as prepared.
Chevron Food Mart
826 Union Ave. SE, Olympia
Grocery Stores and Confectioneries
Nov. 13: 0 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- An ice scoop was stored inside an ice bin rather than on a dry, clean surface. In-use utensils must be stored properly to prevent contamination.
No violations
- Chevron Food Mart. 826 Union Ave. SE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment.
- National Fish and Oyster Co. 5028 Meridian Road NE, Olympia. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
- Arco AM/PM. 1105 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
- Offut Lake Resort. 4005 120th Ave. SE, Tenino. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
- Golf Club at Hawks Prairie. 8383 Vicwood Lane NE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
- Loc-Oly Grown Commercial Kitchen. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment.
- Beat Drop Kitchen and Event Center Co. 1225 Ruddell Road SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment.
- Lacey Grocery Outlet. 8221 Martin Way E, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.