Mexican food truck scores 70 red points. Here are Thurston food inspection reports for March 26

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 may 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.

Taquería la Esquinita III

422 Legion Way SE, Olympia (Commissary)

Mobile Food Unit

March 17: 70 red points; 27 blue points.

Comments:

• The person in charge did not demonstrate active managerial control.
• The mobile food unit lacked hot water because a hot water heater was not functioning properly. This represents an imminent health hazard.
• TCS foods on a grill measured less than 135 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
• Some TCS foods were stored at room temperature rather than properly hot or cold held.
• The mobile food unit did not have a thin-tipped food thermometer on hand.
• A sanitizer solution was too weak when examined. A sanitizer cloth was improperly stored on a counter rather than in a container.
• The mobile food unit lacked proper test strips for measuring chlorine sanitizer solutions.
• A wood cutting board at the stove was covered with foil. This surface was deemed not easily cleanable or properly constructed.
• Knives stored between a prep unit and a drain board appeared dirty with visible food debris.
• Wastewater from hot holding foods was improperly disposed of onto the ground.
• The mobile food unit was cited for having an improper ventilation system that lacked grates and appeared excessively dirty.

Casa Catrina

318 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 18: 55 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Active managerial control was not established in the facility.
• Workers washed their hands while donning gloves. Bare hands must be washed after contamination and before putting on new gloves.
• Rice in a hot hold steam well measured 115 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must measure at or above 135 degrees.
• There was no in-use sanitizer solution in the kitchen. Another in-use sanitizer solution had no disinfectant.
• A sanitizer solution in a ware washer was too weak when examined.

Plaza Jalisco

5212 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater

Food Service Establishment

March 20: 45 red points; 3 blue points.

Comments:

• Hand sinks in the back were both blocked and one lacked paper towels. A hand sink in the bar was broken. Hand sinks must be properly stocked and easily accessible.
• Hot-held cooked beans on a stove measured 83-125 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
• Salsa made in-house and stored on ice measured 44-47 degrees. TCS foods in a merchandiser measured warmer than 41 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
• Non-food contact surfaces had visible build-up. Tile in the kitchen was missing and had pooled water.

Denny’s

108 College St. SE, Lacey

Food Service Establishment

March 19: 35 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Hot-held mashed potatoes measured 116-150 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
• Cold-held, raw, whole-shell eggs and liquid eggs measured warmer than 41 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must at or below 41 degrees.
• A warewash sanitizer solution was too weak when examined.

Hampton Inn and Suites

4301 Martin Way E, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 21: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Hot-held sausage and cooked potatoes measured 115-130 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must measure at or above 135 degrees.

Perkins Family Farm LLC

8624 Libby Road NE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 15: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.

Jack in the Box

1001 Yelm Ave. E, Yelm

Food Service Establishment

March 17: 5 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• The facility was unable to present food worker cards for multiple employees.
• An in-use shake mixing machine appeared visibly dirty at the time of the inspection.

Mother’s Roots Kitchen

700 Capitol Way N, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 15: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Rice and grains in a rice cooker measured 130 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.

Camp Solomon Schechter

1627 73rd Ave. SE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 20: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• More than three eggs whites appeared frozen in a freezer. Four or more eggs or egg whites cannot be pooled unless they will be used immediately or in a batter.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Ste. J-22, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 20: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• A chlorine sanitizer solution for a dishwasher was too weak when examined.

No violations

• Cost Plus World Market. 2401 Fourth Ave. W, Olympia. Food Sampling. March 20.
• Total Wine and More. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Drink Sampling. March 20.
• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Frozen Dessert. March 19.
• Prairie Lanes. 202 Yelm Ave. E, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. March 19.
• Bite Me Catering. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Catering. March 19.
• Season’s Teriyaki. 1401 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. March 19.
• Le Voyeur Cooperative. 404 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. March 15.