Here are Thurston County food inspection scores for Sept. 17
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.
K-Kitchen
4520 Lacey Blvd. SE, Suite 24, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 11: 35 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Noodles were cooled in a covered, deep container. Cooling TCS foods must be cooled uncovered in a shallow container that’s 2 inches deep or less.
- Cold held TCS foods, such as cut cabbage, bean sprouts and shrimp measured more than 41 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must at or below 41 degrees.
Emperor’s Palace
400 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
Sept. 10: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for improperly cooling TCS foods.
- The menu lacked a disclosure for cooked-to-order items.
Bobablastic #1
5700 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey
Mobile food Unit
Sept. 13: 25 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The person in charge did not possess a food protection manager certification.
- The person in charge does not have a food worker card available on site.
- A hand wash sink had utensils and food equipment inside. The sink also lacked soap upon arrival. All hand sinks must be fully stocked.
- The person in charge was unable to find a probe thermometer.
- No sanitizer solution was prepared upon arrival.
Coffee Pub NW
804 79th Ave. SE, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 12: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A certified food protection manager was unavailable during the inspection.
- Liquid egg in an undercounter cold hold measured 52 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
Subway
8205 Martin Way E, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 10: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- One food worker card was expired.
- Varius TCS foods in both prep fridges measured 44-50 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
Outback Steakhouse Restaurant
2515 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 10: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The server station hand sink lacked paper towels. Hand sinks must be adequately stocked with paper towels and soap.
- Cold-held milk and sliced tomatoes measured greater than 41 degrees.
Tacos California - Lacey #1
1302 Tracey St. SE, Lacey (Commissary)
Mobile Food Unit
Sept. 10: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer bucket was too strong as prepared.
- Pans of cooked beans were not date-marked as required.
Eagan’s Westside Drive In
1420 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 10: 10 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold-held tomatoes and lettuce in a prep unit measured greater than 41 degrees.
- TCS french fries from a manufacturer were improperly thawed.
Meggie’s Lumpia LLC
5718 Pacific Ave. SE, Suite D, Lacey
Mobile Food Unit
Sept. 12: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Hot-held chicken measured 132 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be kept at or above 135 degrees.
Starbucks at Providence St. Peter Hospital
413 Lilly Road NE, Olympia
Coffee Shop
Sept. 10: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A sanitizer solution was too weak at the point of inspection.
No violations
- Spuds Produce Market. 804 79th Ave. SE, Suite 100, Tumwater. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Sept. 12.
- Khmer Market LLC. 5800 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Sept. 12.
- Littlerock Saloon. 6520 128th Ave. SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment and Drinking Establishment. Sept. 12.
- Beat Drop Kitchen and Event Center Co. 1225 Ruddell Road SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 11.
- Subway. 1401 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 11.
- Tugboat Annie’s. 2100 West Bay Drive NW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 10.