Tavern hit with 40 red points. Here are Thurston food safety scores for Nov. 5
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.
Tommy’s Tavern
404 First St. S, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 28: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Food worker cards were unavailable for review.
- A handwash station at the bar was not working and needed repair.
- Nacho cheese in hot holding measured 130 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
- Pre-cooked and cooled hamburger and beans were placed directly into a hot holding unit without properly being reheated to 165 degrees first.
- Multiple foods in a walk-in cold hold measured above 41 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
Mother’s Roots Kitchen
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 30: 35 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Rice in a rice cooker measured 125-132 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be kept at or above 135 degrees.
- There were no written procedures for using time as a control on file.
- An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak.
Dairy Queen
6530 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 24: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A food worker changed tasks and did not remove their gloves nor wash their hands before handling ready-to-eat food.
Thunderbird Concessions
700 Israel Road SW, Tumwater
Concession Stand
Oct. 24: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cheese sauce measured 125-153 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
Shari’s Cafe and Pies
4525 Martin Way E, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 31: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- One food worker card was expired. One food worker card was from an unapproved provider.
- Various cold held TCS food items measured 41-50 degrees in various locations. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
- Liquid egg measured 50 degrees on ice. The egg had just been received by the establishment, yet the person-in-charge reported the temperature was not checked when it arrived as required.
The Cove
311 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 29: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Shelf stock tags did not have first and last use dates as required.
- Tomato and shredded lettuce in a prep table in the back right of the cooking area measured 46-49 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
- Sanitizer solution in buckets was too weak.
Tumwater Taco Company
4242 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 28: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- There were empty soda cans and plastic bags in a handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks must be used solely for handwashing and be free of obstructions.
- TCS foods on the right side of the prep line measured 33-45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
- TCS foods in a walk-in cooler were not date marked.
Domina Dairy and Creamery
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Olympia Farmers Market Booth
Oct. 25: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cheese on display measured 44-46 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
Jimmy John’s
2370 Marvin Road NE, Suite C, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 31: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
- One food worker card was expired. Some other food worker card were from an unapproved provider.
Chehalis Valley Farm
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Olympia Farmers’ Market Booth
Oct. 25: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There were no food worker cards on site.
Soba Oriental Cuisine
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Oct. 24: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no certified food protection manager on staff.
Regional Athletic Complex Baseball Concession Stand
8345 Steilacoom Road SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Oct. 25: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use chlorine sanitizer was not registering chlorine.
Hot Shotz
6975 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Coffee Shop
Oct. 28: 0 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- Boxes of cups were stored in restroom facilities. Food utensils and equipment cannot be stored in restrooms.
No violations
- Capital Daily Grind. 3900 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia. Coffee Shop. Oct. 31.
- Dingey’s. 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia. Olympia Farmer’s Market Booth. Oct. 30.
- Toast Mi. 730 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Oct. 29.
- Burger King. 422 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Oct. 29.
- Domino’s Pizza. 3225 Harrison Ave. NW, Suite 107, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Oct. 29.
- Meconi’s Italian Subs. 5221 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Oct. 29.
- National Fish and Oyster Co. 5028 Meridian Road NE, Olympia. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. Oct. 27.