Here are Thurston County food safety inspection scores for July 23
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.
Souru Teriyaki
4820 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 16: 40 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- The person in charge did not demonstrate active managerial control of risk factors and was directed to obtain certified food protection manager training.
- A hand-wash sink was not operational and had evidence of broken valves.
- Cold-held cut lettuce measured 51 degrees; cooked, diced chicken measured 47 degrees, and raw chicken 48 degrees. Cold-held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.
- An in-use sanitizer chlorine solution was too strong as prepared.
- A two-door and reach-in cooler measured 49-51 degrees.
- A diced, cooked chicken was not labeled for datemarking.
Super Chix
2390 Marvin Road NE, Suite A, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 15: 35 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Potatoes were held at room temperature for four hours were not properly marked. The label had fallen off.
- Milk and egg wash for chicken breading was improperly labeled with a hold time of greater than four hours. TCS foods held under time as a control must be properly labeled and discarded four hours after removing from temperature control.
- There was no vomit and diarrhea clean-up plan was provided as required at the last routine inspection.
China House
4740 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 15: 30 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge did not demonstrate active managerial control of risk factors.
- TCS foods, cooked noodles were cooled in covered pans.
- There were pans of chicken, pork and shrimp without date-marking labels.
Dough Zone
2480 Marvin Road NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 15: 30 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge was not able to demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge.
- Food worker cards were not available on-site and there was one missing food worker card.
- A kitchen hand sink was blocked and lacked soap. Hand-wash sinks must remain clear and properly stocked.
- Dumplings in a one-door cold hold unit measured 53 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- A ware-wash chlorine sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
Kabocha
1909 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Mobile Food Unit
July 17: 25 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An employee had an expired food worker card.
- Cold-held tofu in a prep unit measured 53-54 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must measure at or below 41 degrees.
- Two cold hold units had ambient temperatures above 41 degrees.
- The PH level of sushi rice was not being recorded on logs as required.
L&L Hawaiian BBQ
1350 Marvin Road NE, Suite H, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 15: 25 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- An employee did not wash their hands and change their gloves in-between working with raw and ready-to-eat foods.
- Raw fish was kept in vacuum sealed packaging while being thawed.
4th Avenue Tavern
210 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia
Food Service Establishment and Tavern
July 17: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Food worker cards were expired.
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
- An ice machine had mold-like build up inside. Food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed and sanitized frequently to avoid contamination.
Avenue Espresso
1707 Evergreen Park Drive SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
July 16: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A bleach pitcher was not properly sanitized after washing.
- A wiping towel for food contact surfaces had no sanitizer content.
Pho 111
8765 Tallon Lane NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 15: 15 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no certified food protection manager certificate on site.
- Sprouts in a small prep cold hold were 50 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
- A rice paddle was held in room temperature water. In-use utensils must be stored dry at room temperature or in hot or cold water.
Scott Lake Grocery
11315 Scott Creek Drive SW, Olympia
Grocery/Deli
July 15: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- There were no written plans for the cleanup of vomit and diarrhea.
- There was evidence of pests in the back storage areas. All establishments must ensure entrances are controlled for pests.
Boba and Beyond LLC
1401 Marvin Road NE, Suite 103, Lacey
July 16: 5 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- An employee did not have a food worker card.
- A sanitizer solution was not prepared at the time of inspection.
- A sanitizer solution was not prepared and used when an employee washed a blender pitcher.
Lakeside Taphouse
12245 Tilley Road S, Olympia
Drinking Establishment
July 18: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Ready-to-eat chicken and sausage measured 48 degrees in the bottom of a prep table. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
Rivers Edge
4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
July 18: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold held salmon, cod, ham and roast beef measured between 46-49 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
Tortilleria 3 Damas and Store
3315 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
July 16: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use sanitizing solution was too strong as prepared.
Circle K
8300 Martin Way E, Lacey
July 16: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Grocery/Deli
July 16: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no vomit and diarrhea clean-up plan or kit on site.
Tangle Wild Arco
7291 Martin Way E, Olympia
Grocery Stores and Confectioneries.
July 16: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A refrigerator needed a thermometer.
Safura
4160 Sixth Ave. SE, Suite 103, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
July 16: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person in charge did not obtain certified food protection manager training.
Scott Lake Golf Course Restaurant
11746 Scott Creek Drive SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
July 15: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- There were small gaps in a door and a wall in the back storage area for beverages. All entrances must be controlled to restrict potential pests.
Lakefront Boats and Bites
12245 Tilley Road S., Olympia
Concession Stand
July 18: 0 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- Ice cream scoops were held in water at room temperature. In-use utensils must be placed in a dry-clean location, held at or below 41 degrees or held at or above 135 degrees.
No violations
- Valley Athletic Club. 4833 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, Olympia. Deli, Coffee, Shop. July 18.
- The Oly Grind. 2030 Mottman Road SW, Tumwater. Coffee Shop. July 17.
- Subway. 5750 Ruddell Road SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. July 17.
- Lacey Shell Food Mart. 1545 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. July 16.
- Uptown Grill. 514 Capitol Way S, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. July 16.
- Pizza Hut. 3530 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. July 16.
- Walgreens. 8333 Martin Way E, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. July 16.
- Highway 12 Espresso. 9525 U.S. Highway 12 SW, Rochester. Food Service Establishment. July 16.
- All American Coffee Co. 6808 Martin Way E, Olympia. Coffee Shop. July 16.
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries. 4022 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. July 15.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill. 5116 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. July 15.