Sushi place tallies most violations. Here are Thurston food inspection scores for Jan. 29

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.

Nori Sushi and Teriyaki

2915 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

Jan. 22: 65 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Produce washing was conducted in a handwashing sink. Establishments must use designated sinks to avoid potential cross contamination.
• White rice was observed cooling in a walk-in cold hold while covered and at a depth greater than 2 inches. The rice measured 48 degrees. TCS foods must be cooled uncovered in 2-inch depths or less until it reaches 41 degrees or lower.
• Sushi rice was not time marked with 4-hour limit as required when using time as a control.
• A kitchen sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites

1620 74th Ave. SW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Jan. 23: 50 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• No person in charge was present. Food workers did not know proper cooling procedures and did not demonstrate active managerial control of risk factors.
• Raw bacon was stored above ready-to-eat foods in a three-door unit. Raw animal products must be stored below and away from ready-to-eat foods.
• Sausage gravy and oatmeal were cooled while covered with visible condensation in 2-inch depths inside a three-door unit. TCS foods must be cooled uncovered in 2-inch depths or less until it reaches 41 degrees or lower.
• No thin-tip thermometer was present in the facility.
• Ready-to-eat apples on a breakfast line required a placard. The facility could have also installed a prep sink as a condition at pre-opening inspection. The inspector directed the establishment to cease serving apples until a prep sink is installed or only serve pre-washed apples.
• No in-use sanitizer was prepared at the time of the inspection.

Super Buffet

1390 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey

Jan. 22: 30 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• A person in charge failed to instruct a food worker to monitor hot-holding temperatures.
• Prawns and bacon-wrapped chicken were found below the proper hot-holding temperature of 165 degrees.
• Wiping cloths were not regularly used on food contact and hand contact surfaces.

Souru Teriyaki

4820 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey

Jan. 22: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Two food worker cards were expired.
• The hot water valve on a hand-washing sink did not work.
• Cold-held salad bowls measured 48-51 degrees in a one-door cooler. Cold held TCS foods must at or below 41 degrees.

Far East

218 Fourth Ave. W, Olympia

Jan. 24: 20 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Two food worker cards were expired.
• The temperature in a prep cold hold unit was 44 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
• An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
• A sheet pan of cashews was stored on the floor.

Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito

7265 Martin Way E, Olympia

Jan. 23: 15 red points; 8 blue points.

Comments:

• A dish machine did not provide any sanitizer.
• A sanitizer solution in spray bottles was too weak as prepared.
• Utensils for rice were stored in water at room temperature. These utensils must be kept in ice and water or within a rice cooker.

The Viking Lounge

6318 Martin Way E, Lacey

Jan. 23: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• One food worker card was expired.
• An in-use chlorine sanitizer was too strong as prepared.
• Containers of deli turkey were not date marked.

Dutch Bros Coffee

7225 Martin Way E, Olympia

Jan. 22: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• A paper towel dispenser by a handwash sink was empty.

GA Espresso

209 Lilly Road NE, Olympia

Jan. 22: 5 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were not available upon request.
• An ice machine has build-up inside. The inspector directed the establishment to wash, rinse and sanitize the machine within seven days.

Starbucks

4775 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey

Jan. 24: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• A food worker card was expired.

Cutters Point Coffee

1340 Marvin Road NE, Lacey.

Jan. 22: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were not available upon request.

No violations

• Akashic. 600 Franklin St. SE, Olympia. Mobile Food Unit. Jan. 27.
• Quality Food Centers. 4775 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey. Bakery. Jan. 24.
• Costco Wholesale. 5500 Littlerock Road, Tumwater. Food Sampling. Jan. 23.
• Walgreens. 4540 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Jan. 23.
• Tacos 2 Hermanos. 3726 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia. Mobile Food Unit. Jan. 22.
• Sidewalk Café. 601 Capitol Way N, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Jan. 22.
• The Old School Pizzeria. 108 Franklin NE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Jan. 22.
• NW Harley Davidson. 8000 Freedom Lane NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Jan. 22.
• Dollar Tree. 606 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Jan. 22.
• Saint Martin’s Parson’s Espresso. 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Coffee Shop. Jan. 22.