Mexican spot scores 40 red points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for April 28
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.
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
802 Yelm Ave. W., Yelm
Food Service Establishment and Tavern
April 21: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person with a certified food protection manager could not maintain active managerial control due to the distance between the bar and the kitchen.
- Chicken was observed stored in shallow pans at room temperature. Temperature controlled foods cannot be stored at room temperature.
- A hand wash sink in the back of the house was turned off due to a leak.
Pho Hoa Noodle Soup Olympia
2615 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 20: 30 red points; 8 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge failed to identify and correct food safety issues, related to temperature control, cooling and sanitization.
- The cooked chicken measured 108–121 degrees was not properly cooled.
- Several blocks of chicken were thawing in cold water rather than under cold running water.
- Ware washing machine did not sanitize.
Farrelli’s Pizza Tumwater
111 Tumwater Blvd. SE, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
April 20: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Hot held TCS foods measured 115–125 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
Nou Thai Street Food
407 Water Street SW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 20: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A chair blocked a back house handwash sink.
- There was no written vomit and diarrhea plan available.
Bob’s Bar and Grill
108 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
Food Service Establishment
April 21: 20 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- High risk TCS foods were improperly date marked. Such foods must be date marked and discarded within seven days.
- TCS foods in a reach-in cold hold measured 51 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
Yummy Crab
3540 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 23: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak.
No violations
- Farrelli’s Pizza Yelm. 813 Yelm Ave. W., Yelm. Food Service Establishment. April 21.
- Jack in the Box. 1001 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm. Food Service Establishment. April 21.
- Toast Mi. 730 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. April 21.
- THS Fast Pitch Concession. 700 Israel Road SW, Tumwater. Concession Stand. April 20.
- Wingstop. 937 Yelm Ave. W., Suite B, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. April 20.
