Here are Thurston County food safety inspections for April 9
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.
Whistle Stop Grocery
12745 Old Highway 99 SE, Tenino
Grocery Stores and Confectioneries
April 1: 35 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Ware washing was occurring in a hand wash sink. Hand wash sinks must be used for hand washing only.
- A three-compartment sink was not being used and needed to be fixed.
- Hot held chicken wings measured 113-120 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
Kozy’s Southbay In and Out
3425 Shincke Road NE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment (Deli)
March 31: 35 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Food workers handled raw meat and then ready-to-eat foods without removing their gloves and washing their hands.
- A soft-serve mix with dairy measured more than 41 degrees in a machine. Cold held TCS foods must measure at or below 41 degrees.
Tacos California – Downtown #3
1302 Tracey Lane SE, Lacey (Commissary)
Mobile Food Unit
April 4: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The food truck was cited for deficiencies related to proper reheating procedures for hot holding and proper cold holding temperatures. No inspection notes were provided.
Red Lion Inn and Suites Olympia
621 Capitol Way S, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 1: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Food worker cards were missing during the inspection. All employees that handle unpackaged food or wares must have current and valid food worker cards.
- A hand wash sink was not functioning.
- The back cold hold units were missing thermometers.
Biscuit House
6969 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
April 2: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for deficiencies related to the person-in-charge not being certified by an accredited program or compliance with code as well as proper cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces and utensils used for raw meat. No inspection notes were provided.
Herfy’s Burger
315 Cooper Point Road NE, Suite 105, Olympia.
Food Service Establishment
April 3: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The cold-water knob on a hand wash sink was busted, so only hot water was available. The inspector notes that extremely hot water may deter employees from washing hands adequately.
- The menu did not have an adequate consumer advisory for animal proteins that are cooked to order.
- A sanitizer solution in the back of the establishment was too weak. The front of the establishment did not have a sanitizer solution at the time of inspection.
Great India Cuisine
116 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
March 31: 0 red points; 12 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for deficiencies related to preventing potential food contamination and properly using and storing wiping cloths. The establishment was also cited for a deficiency related to properly installing, maintain and cleaning physical facilities.
Abe’s
111 Tumwater Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Mobile Food Unit
April 3: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
Rex and Rose
203 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia
Coffee Shop
March 31: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- An incorrect food worker card was present. All employees that handle unpackaged food or wares must have current and valid food worker cards.
- A thermometer in an under-counter cold hold was broken.
Westside Tavern
1815 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment and Drinking Establishment
April 3: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Hot held cooked chicken measured 116-135 degrees. Hot held foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
Subway
5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
April 2: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for deficiencies related to maintaining current food worker cards as well as properly using and storing wiping cloths. No inspection notes were provided.
Subway
698 E Sussex Ave., Tenino
Food Service Establishment
April 1: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- No certified food protection manager certificate was available. Food establishments must have at least one person on staff with this certificate.
- The back hand sink was leaking from a pipe.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
1200 Cooper Point Road SW, Suite 800, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 2: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- One food worker card was expired. All employees that handle unpackaged food or wares must have current and valid food worker cards.
La Guelaguetza LLC
3720 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia (Commissary)
Mobile Food Unit
April 2: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold held pico de gallo measured above 41 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
Mariachi Alegre
16602 106th Ave. SE, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
April 2: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Chips near a salsa bar were stored in non-food grade containers. Salsa in the walk-in cold hold was in non-food grade containers as well. All food contact surfaces must be food-grade for proper cleaning.
Old Highway 99 Saloon
12743 Old Highway 99 SE, Tenino
Food Service Establishment
April 1: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use sanitizer was too weak.
No violations
- Walmart. 5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater. Bakery, Produce Cutting Area, Deli, Meat Market. April 7.
- The Hobbit House of Coffee. 10915 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. April 7.
- Canteen at Amazon OLM1 Breakroom. 3300 Hogum Bay Road Ne, Bldg. A, Lacey. April 4.
- Buddies Grocery and Deli. 6501 Martin Way E, Olympia. Grocery/Deli. April 4.
- Tacos 2 Hermanos #2. 3720 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia. Mobile Food Unit. April 4.
- Subway. 5595 Capitol Blvd. S, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. April 3.
- Dairy Queen. 6530 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. April 3.
- Glam Boutique NW. 311 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. April 2.
- Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza. 400 Cooper Point Road SW, Ste. 9, Olympia. April 2.
- All Seasons Espresso. 9200 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia. Coffee Shop. April 2.
- Country Joe Deli Mart. 16430 Ordway Drive SE, Yelm. Grocery/Deli. April 2.
- Chevron Mini-Mart. 670 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater. Deli, Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. April 1.
- Wild Nectar. 5312 Littlerock Road SW, Suite 103, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. April 1.
