Chain cafe scores 60 points. Here are Thurston County food safety scores.
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.
Shari’s Cafe and Pies
4525 Martin Way E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 10: 45 red points; 15 blue points.
Comments:
- A certified food protection manager certificate was not available and the facility had repeat red violations.
- Food worker cards were not available upon request.
- TCS foods were cooling in greater than 2-inch amounts without temperature monitoring at 83 degrees. TCS foods must be cooled in 2-inch deep amounts or less while uncovered until the foods reach 41 degrees or below.
- Pie in a cold hold case measured 49 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- Some equipment and non-food contact surfaces were in disrepair.
- A ware washing machine lacked sanitizer pellets.
- The kitchen drain was blocked by standing water.
Super Chix
2390 Marvin Road NE, Suite A, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
April 16: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge did not meet their duties. Repeated violations.
- Blanched fries were held at room temperature with no time tracking.
- Milk in a jug at a milkshake station measured 49–50 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
South Bay Grocery and Deli
3444 South Bay Road NE, Olympia
Grocery/Deli
April 15: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Meatballs were stored at room temperature storage at 64 degrees.
1889 Prime Steakhouse
410 5th Ave. E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 14: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Wild mushrooms lacked tags that detailed the date of sale, date of harvest and more information.
- There was no vomit and diarrhea written plan or kit.
Tacos California - Westside #2
1302 Tracey St. SE, Lacey (Commissary)
Mobile Food Truck
April 15: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no certified food protection manager available.
- There was no vomit and diarrhea plan or kit.
Towne
2020 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment, Drinking Establishment
April 16: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Two food worker cards were expired.
- Half-and-half in a merchandiser was open and not date marked. TCS foods must be date marked and used within seven days.
- Test strips for a sanitizer solution were unavailable.
The Firs Retirement Apartments
426 Lilly Road NE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 16: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Raw chicken was stored above raw fish in a walk-in cold hold. Raw animal products with lower cook temperatures must be stored above raw animal products with higher cook temperatures.
- TCS foods in a cold hold prep unit measured more than 41 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
Kinja Japanse Restaurant
1304 Yelm Ave. E., A102, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
April 15: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no certified food protection manager certificate on site.
- The operator was unable to produce or verify parasite destruction. All fish sold raw must either be exempt from parasite destruction or have proper documentation.
- Bags of dry food were stored less than 6-inches above the ground.
Tunawerth LLC
700 Capitol Way N., Olympia
Olympia Farmers Market Booth
April 17: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Products in a display cold-hold measured 44-45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
- A display cold hold unit had a door that was falling off.
Safeway
1109 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
Grocery Stores and Confectioneries
April 13: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Multiple food worker cards were expired.
Bakery
April 13: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The ware washing machine did not reach the temperature required for sanitizing.
San Francisco Street Bakers
700 Capitol Way N., Olympia
Olympia Farmers Market Booth
April 17: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A probe tip thermometer was broken and out of batteries.
Costco Wholesale #64
5500 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater
Deli
April 15: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- A sanitizer dispenser produced a solution that was too weak.
Eagle View Student Store
13036 Morris Road SE, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
April 15: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment had incorrect sanitizer solution test strips on site.
Pilot Travel Center
2430 93rd Ave. SW, Tumwater
Subway
April 16: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in use dishwasher sanitizer solution was too weak.
No violations
- Mena Foods/Mediterranean Flavors. 708 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Olympia Farmers Market Booth. April 17.
- Blue Heron Community Co-op. 700 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Olympia Farmers Market Booth. April 17.
- McDonald’s. 2430 93rd Ave. SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. April 16.
- Pilot Travel Center. 2430 93rd Ave. SW, Tumwater. Deli. April 16.
- Pizzeria La Gitana Yelm. 309 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm. Food Service Establishment. April 15.
- Holy Grounds. 106 First St. S., Yelm. Coffee Shop. April 13.
- Safeway. 1109 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm. Meat market, coffee shop. April 13.
- Canteen at Home Depot 5650 Breakroom. 9303 Orion Drive NE, Lacey. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. April 13.
- Black Lake Bible Camp and Conference Center. 6521 Fairview Road SW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. April 13.
- Dollar Tree. 906 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. April 10.
- Grocery Outlet. 1000 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm. Grocery Stores and Confectioneries. April 10.
- Taco Bell. 5520 Corporate Center Lane SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. April 10.
