Pretzel spot gets 40 red points. Here are Thurston food inspection scores for Sept. 10
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.
Wetzel’s Pretzels
625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 2: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge was unable to demonstrate food safety knowledge and did not perform duties to maintain active managerial control.
- Hot held TCS foods measured below 135 degrees in a hot hold case.
- Cold held TCS foods in an under counter cold hold unit measured greater than 41 degrees.
Ram Restaurant and Brewery
8100 Freedom Lane NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 3: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge failed to monitor and recognize the proper temperature control standards for cold holding TCS foods.
- Access to a soap dispenser was hindered by a the placement of a floor fan. A hand sink was obstructed by a trash can.
- Various cold held TCS foods measured 48-52 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
- Refrigeration units lacked internal ambient thermometers.
Koibito Japanese Restaurant
1707 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 4: 25 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- Par cooked chicken was observed cooling at depths greater than 2 inches while covered. Foods must be cooled uncovered at depths of 2 inches or less.
- Foods were improperly labeled without date markings.
- An ice machine had black scum buildup. Food contact surfaces must be properly maintained, cleaned and sanitized.
Mariachi Alegre
16605 106th Ave. SE, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 3: 20 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Hot held chicken measured 130-160 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be kept at or above 135 degrees.
- Cold held foods in a prep unit measured 44-45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must at or below 41 degrees.
- Food flows, or written procedures, for tamales were not available at the time of inspection.
- There was evidence of buildup in the ice machine. All food contact surfaces must be maintained and clean.
Jack in the Box
110 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 5: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Sliced lettuce near a fryer was stored at room temperature without using time as a control.
Tumwater Deli Market
6131 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Grocery Stores and Confectioneries
Sept. 5: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Taquitos were thawed at room temperature and measured 68 degrees. TCS foods must be held under time or temperature control for safety.
El Rey Burro
706 Yelm Ave. E, Yelm
Mobile Food Unit
Sept. 3: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Raw meat was stored above produce in a reach-in cold hold unit. Raw meat must be stored below and away from produce and other ready-to-eat foods.
- There was no vomit and diarrhea plan or kit available.
- Non-food grade bags were used to store rice.
Cafe Elite
4663 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey
Coffee Shop
Sept. 5: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- One food worker card was expired.
- A three-compartment sink was not properly draining and the floor sink was backing up. This repeat violation constituted an imminent health hazard.
Evergreen Gyros
2411 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 2: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Food worker cards were unavailable upon request.
- Cold held TCS foods measured more than 41 degrees.
Jack in the Box
8215 Martin Way E, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 3: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- TCS foods in a walk-in cooler measured 45-48 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- An in-use sanitizer was too weak at the point of inspection.
Legends Arcade
115 State St. NE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 2: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A sanitizer test kit was unavailable.
- Food worker cards were unavailable upon request.
MiSo Asian Bistro
4514 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 2: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A sanitizer solution was too weak at the point of inspection.
No violations
- Dollar Tree. 5203 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Sept. 5.
- Southend Grocery. 6450 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Sept. 5.
- Uptown Lounge. 201 Prairie Park St. SE, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 4.
- Papaver Coffee Co. LLC. 500 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 3.