Mexican spot scores 65 points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for June 10
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
1400 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
June 1: 55 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge was not performing duties to maintain active managerial control.
- Food worker cards were expired or unavailable.
- A hand sink in the bar was used as a dump sink. A kitchen hand sink had utensils in the basin.
- Cooked salsa was improperly cooled at a depth greater than 2-inches.
- The establishment was cited for not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures.
- Foods were not properly labeled.
- The establishment was cited for food and non-food surfaces being improperly used, constructed or cleaned.
Mt. Fuji Japanese Steak House
7914 Martin Way E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
June 3: 35 red points; 7 blue points.
Comments:
- The person-in-charge was not performing duties to maintain active managerial control.
- Food worker cards were expired or absent.
- Rice, greater than 2-inches deep, was cooled while in a covered bus tub and measured more than 41 degrees. Lettuce was covered in a cold hold for over 12 hours yet measured 45 degrees.
Lucky’s Restaurant and Bar
1401 Marvin Road NE, Suite 310, Lacey
Food Establishment
June 3: 35 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A person-in-charge was not designated or trained. The staff lacked a certified food protection manager.
- Food worker cards were unavailable because they were in a locked office.
- TCS foods in an under-counter cold hold unit measured above 41 degrees.
- A reminder asterisk was missing from a consumer advisory disclosure statement for some menu items that are cooked to order or raw.
- Equipment was installed without prior approval.
- A certified food protection manager was absent.
Nineveh Assyrian Food Truck
303 Capitol Way N., Olympia (Commissary)
Mobile Food Unit
June 2: 35 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold held dolma measured 48–50 degrees. The dolma did not reach 41 degrees before being packaged.
- Workers did not effectively track the time food items would be out as part of a time as a control plan.
AFC Sushi at Safeway
705 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
June 4: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Yuzu salmon mayo onigori was stored on a counter rather than in a cold hold display case.
Safeway
6200 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Deli
June 2: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Some food items were improperly cooled in crowded, shallow pans. The establishment was instructed to provide space between the pans to allow for heat to escape and air to circulate.
Golden Hour Tea
502 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
June 2: 15 red points; 3 blue points.
Comments:
- No thermometer was provided to verify food temperatures.
- There was no written vomit and diarrhea plan and kit.
- Ice scoop and tong utensils were improperly stored in a container with water.
Cutz Butchery
510 Columbia St. SW, Olympia
Butchery
June 4: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment produced pico de gallo and other salsas in house without prior approval. All menu items and processes must be reviewed before being implemented.
Tacos 2 Hermanos
318 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia (Commissary)
Mobile Food Unit
June 3: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cold hold meats in a prep unit measured 48–50 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
AFC Sushi at Fred Meyer
555 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
June 4: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Some food worker cards were missing or expired.
No violations
- Insert Coin. 3430 Pacific Ave. SE, Suite D1, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. June 4.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken. 4521 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. June 2.
- Chevron. 1601 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Grocery/Deli. June 2.
- Buddies Grocery and Deli. 6501 Martin Way E., Olympia. Grocery and Deli. June 2.
- Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. 600 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Coffee Shop. June 2.
- Safeway. 6200 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Produce Cutting Area. June 2.
- Carl’s Jr. 3816 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. June 2.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill. 1177 Marvin Road NE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. June 1.
