Small grocery scores 55 red points. Here are Thurston food safety scores for Sept. 24
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:
- 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.
Airport Market Inc.
7706 Old Highway 99 SE, Tumwater
Grocery/Deli
Sept. 18: 55 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The person in charge was not managing food safety risk factors and did not know required hot-holding temperatures.
- Raw, whole shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in a walk-in cold hold. Raw animal products must be stored below and away from ready-to-eat foods.
- Hot-held TCS foods measured 97-118 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
- Cold-held TCS foods in a glass door refrigerator measured 51-53 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- Multiple bottles of chemicals were unlabeled.
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
Kamakura Sushi and Rolls
4802 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 17: 35 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for improperly cooling a TCS food item. Such foods must be cooled uncovered, at depths of 2 inches or less and under refrigeration.
- Cold held TCS foods in the prep line, such as tofu, vegan potstickers and veggie meatballs, measured greater than 41 degrees.
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
312 Sussex Ave. W, Tenino
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 17: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no certified food protection manager on staff during the inspection.
- Rice was hot held at 119-145 degrees. Hot held TCS food items must be at or above 135 degrees.
Northwest Sausage and Deli
5945 Prather Road SW, Centralia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 17: 30 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge didn’t know about cold- and hot-holding temperatures and did not perform duties to maintain active managerial control.
- The rear handsink lacked paper towels. Handsinks must be adequately stocked with soap and paper towels.
- TCS foods in a prep cold-hold unit measured greater than 41 degrees.
- Items that may be cooked to order were not properly marked with a disclosure asterisk on the menu.
Tuna Poke II
1001 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 18: 25 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- Rice was observed cooling on the counter at 117 degrees, TCS food items must be cooled uncovered, at depths of 2 inches or less and under refrigeration.
- A food worker saved single use gloves for re-use with food.
O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
4411 Martin Way E, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 20: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Pulled pork was hot held in an insulated box at 124 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
Sonic
7746 Martin Way E, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 19: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold-held sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce measured 49-52 degrees. Cold held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.
- A handwash sink by a grill was not working. A handwash sink by an ice machine did not fully turn off for hot water.
Charro
955 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 18: 10 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- A bar handsink was not stocked with paper towels. All handwash sinks must be adequately stocked with soap and paper towels.
- Warewashing facilities were improperly maintained. A sanitizer solution was too weak.
- An ice machine had visible debri inside the unit. All food contact surfaces must be adequately cleaned and maintained.
Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Drive NE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 19: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Ground meat was stored above other meats with lower cooking temperatures. Raw meats must be stored according to their final cooking temperatures, with higher temperatures at the bottom.
- Hot-held soup measured 130 degrees. Hot-held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
- The final internal rinse temperature for a ware-washing machine was 155 degrees. Utensil surface temperature for high temperature ware-washing machines must be at or above 160 degrees.
Black Bear Diner
3425 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 19: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
- Cold-held cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes measured greater than 41 degrees.
- Boxes of bread were observed stored on the freezer floor. Food items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Burger King
5252 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 19: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold foam in an under-counter cold hold unit measured 48 degrees. Cold held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.
Grab n’ Go
6020 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Sept. 18: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Hot-held pork belly measured 132 degrees and fish measured 133 degrees. Hot-held TCS foods must measure 135 degrees or above.
Sweet Magnolia Co & Coffee House
125 Tumwater Blvd. SE, Suite 119, Tumwater
Coffee Shop
Sept. 19: 0 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- In-use utensils were stored in standing water.
No violations
- Canna Cabana. 193 Marvin Road SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 19.
- McDonald’s. 5601 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 19.
- MiSo. 2539 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 19.
- Starbucks. 1301 Yelm Highway SE, Tumwater. Coffee Shop. Sept. 19.
- Top Rung Brewing Company. 8343 Hogum Bay Lane NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 19.
- Luv Cookies. 804 79th Ave. SE, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 18.
- El Portal LLC. 404 First St. SE, Yelm. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries, Meat Market. Sept. 18.
- Casa Mia. 134 Prairie Park St. NE, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 18.
- Prairie Lanes. 202 Yelm Ave. E, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 17.
- Pizza Hut. 2521 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Sept. 17.