Pho spot scores 45 red points. Here are Thurston food inspection scores for Aug. 20
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.
Pho Hoa and Jazen Tea Lacey
1120 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 11: 45 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- Cutting boards were stained and deeply cut. The inspector directed the establishment to thoroughly and regularly clean and sanitize the boards.
- The wiping towels and a container for a sanitizer solution had no sanitizer content.
- A container on the line with various utensils were bathed in unclean water.
- Rice noodles were observed cooling while covered at a 3-inch depth. TCS foods must be cooled at a depth of 2 inches or less while uncovered.
Happy Teriyaki
8205 Martin Way E, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 14: 30 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold held chicken measured 55-75 degrees. This chicken was not thoroughly cooled. TCS foods must cool completely to 41 degrees at a depth of 2-inches or less while uncovered.
- Two containers of chicken in a steam table measured 128-131 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
- The inspector noted evidence of insects at the establishment.
- In-use wiping towels for disinfecting had no chlorine content. Wiping towels must be used with a sufficiently strong chlorine solution.
AFC Sushi at Fred Meyer #659
555 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 11: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
- Cream cheese in a pastry bag measured 65 degrees. This TCS food must be kept cold at 41 degrees or less.
Dos Hermanos Mexican Kitchen
222 Capitol Way N, Suite 108, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 15: 10 red points; 8 blue points.
Comments:
- TCS foods in a single door cold hold measured 48 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- Frozen beef was observed thawing in standing water. Thawing must occur under refrigeration or running water.
- No sanitizer solution was prepared at the time of inspection. An in-use sanitizer solution must be prepared prior to any food handling.
Share Tea
4018 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 12: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A handwash sink was blocked by a garbage container. Handwash sinks must be accessible and free of objects.
- TCS food items in a reach-in cooler measured greater than 41 degrees. Milk measured 45 degrees, almond and oak milk measured 44 degrees.
- An in-use sanitizer solution was not available during the inspection. The person in charge prepared the solution on the spot.
Shipwreck Café
244 Madrona Beach Road NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 12: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- One employee food worker card was expired.
- A line handwash sink was full of sauté pans that blocked its use.
The Landmark Tavern
313 Sussex Ave. W, Tenino
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 12: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was not in compliance with its current risk category permit. Cooked and cooled foods were held in the freezer, which required a high-risk permit rather than a medium risk permit.
Lime Leaf Asian Fusion
5730 Ruddell Road SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 13: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Raw beef was observed stored over tofu.
- An in-use sanitizer chlorine solution was too weak as prepared.
Tumwater Convenience LLC
533 Custer Way SE, Tumwater
Grocery/Deli
Aug. 15: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Hot held mini taco beef and pizza measured 131-134 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen and Catering
205 Cleveland Ave. SE, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 12: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A food worker card was expired.
Burger King
1609 Marvin Road NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Aug. 13: 0 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- A package of sliced ham was found thawing at room temperature rather than under refrigeration.
No violations
- Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar. 222 Capitol Way N, Suite 114. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 15.
- The Colonial Inn. 3730 14th Ave. SE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 15.
- La Boba. 4820 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 14.
- Lacey WA Petroleum Inc. 4603 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Aug. 14.
- Iron Rabbit. 2103 Harrison Ave. W, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 14.
- EZ Foods Olympia. 4520 Intelco Loop SE, Bldg. 4, Lacey. Catering. Aug. 14.
- Tumwater Old Town Center. 215 N 2nd Ave. SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 13.
- The Bread Peddler. 222 Capitol Way N, Suite 102, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 12.
- The Olympia Center. 222 Columbia N, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 12.
- Starbucks at Target. 665 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey. Coffee Shop. Aug. 12.
- South Puget Sound Community College Espresso. 2011 Mottman Road SW, Bldg. 27, Olympia. Expresso. Aug. 11.
- Nom Nom Deli and Bakery. 513 Capitol Way S, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Aug. 11.