Pub scores 65 red points. Here are Thurston County food safety scores for Nov. 26

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.

South Bay Pub and Eatery

3323 South Bay Road NE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Nov. 20: 65 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• The person-in-charge was not actively managing risk factors.
• A food worker did not remove their gloves and wash their hands after handling raw chicken and before working with ready-to-eat foods. Workers must wash their hands when changing tasks and prior to working with ready-to-eat foods.
• Buttermilk brine was stored at room temperature at 72 degrees. TCS foods must be stored using temperature control or under a written time as a control plan.
• Liquid egg was stored at 50 degrees in a merchandiser. Sliced tomatoes and mixed greens in a prep unit measured 48–50 degrees.
• No in-use sanitizer was prepared at the time of inspection.

Cascadia Grill

200 Fourth Ave. West, Olympia

Food Establishment

Nov. 19: 10 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• TCS foods in a drawer cold hold measured 58 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
• An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too weak.

Hannah’s II

123 5th Ave. SW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment and Drinking Establishment

Nov. 19: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• TCS products in a cold hold unit measured 46 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.

El Taco Amigo #2

805 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey

Mobile Food Unit

Nov. 19: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Four food worker cards were expired.

Taco Time

3501 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Nov. 20: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak.

Hy Fresh Tea

403 Cleveland Ave. SE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Nov. 14: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• An in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too weak.

No violations

• Capital High School Student Store. 2707 Conger Ave. NW, Olympia. Bakery, Nov. 21.
• Capital High School Espresso Store. 2707 Conger Ave. NW, Olympia, Coffee Shop. Nov. 21.
• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia. Frozen Dessert. Nov. 21.
• Burger King. 125 College Street SE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 20.
• China Clipper. 402 East Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 20.
• Cynara Restaurant and Lounge. 500 Columbia St. NWt, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 20.
• La Quinta Inn and Suites. 4600 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 20.
• Subway. 17100 State Highway 507 SE, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 20.
• Owl’s Nest. 116 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 17.
• Canna Cabana Subs & Shakes. 4660 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 16.
• Chevron Mini-Mart. 670 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater. Grocery and Deli. Nov. 14.
• Wild Nectar. 5312 Littlerock Road SW, Suite 103, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 14.