Here are Thurston County food inspection scores for Feb. 12
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.
Aliberto’s Jr. Fresh Mexican Food Inc.
1015 College St. SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Feb. 5: 35 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- Three food workers did not have valid and up-to-date food worker cards.
- A food worker did not properly wash their hands after touching a garbage container.
- Raw chicken in a walk-in-cooler was stored over mixed vegetables. Raw animal products must be stored below and away from ready-to-eat food items.
- TCS food items stored in a walk-in cooler were not datemarked.
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
23 Kitchens
2440 Marvin Road NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Feb. 4: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cooked peppers in a walk-in cold hold cooled while covered with visible condensation. TCS foods must be cooled uncovered in 2-inch depths or less until they reach 41 degrees or below.
- A menu item for cooked-to-order tri-tip steak lacked a consumer advisory.
Super Chix
2390 Marvin Road NE, Suite A, Lacey
Feb. 4: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The handwash sink in the front was blocked by parts from a soft-serve machine during cleaning.
- Hot-held queso measured 130-135 degrees. Hot-held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
- Cold-held sliced tomatoes measured more than 41 degrees. Cold-held TCS foods must at or below 41 degrees.
Pacific Road Chevron
3200 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
Grocery/Deli
Feb. 6: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Raw, whole-shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in a one-door reach-in and walk-in cold hold areas. Raw animal products must be stored under ready-to-eat foods.
- A large bag of potatoes was stored on the ground adjacent to and below open, non-food-grade chemicals. An unlabeled bottle of chemicals was stored next to a handwashing sink. Toxic substances must be properly marked, identified and stored away from food.
State House Cafeteria
416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia
Feb. 5: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- There were no written procedures for using time as a control.
- A ware washer did not register chlorine sanitizer.
Ramada Inn
4520 Martin Way E, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Feb. 4: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The facility did not replace a three-compartment sink or submit a risk control plan for an existing sink within 60 days as required. The facility also did not submit a risk control plan for produce washing in a three-compartment sink within 60 days as required.
No violations
- Applebee’s. 2500 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Feb. 6.
- State Senate Dining Room. 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Feb. 5.
- Short Stop Mart. 905 North Street SE, Tumwater. Grocery/Deli. Feb. 5.
- IHOP. 2390 Marvin Road NE, Suite E, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Feb. 4.
- Farrelli’s Pizza Hawks Prairie. 8825 Tallon Lane NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Feb. 3.
- Lady of the Lake. 4000 120th Ave. SE, Tenino. Food Service Establishment. Feb. 1.
