Restaurant inspections for Nov. 27
Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports, which are available at each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website at co.thurston.wa.us/health/ehfood. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667.
Reading inspection scores:
▪ Attention should be given to the type of violation (red versus blue) and whether the restaurant 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.
▪ 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.
McDonald’s #2913
4640 Whitman Lane SE
Nov. 22: 0 red; 3 blue
Comments: Grease and other debris on back floor near washing machine. All non-food contact surfaces must be maintained, cleaned and sanitized regularly. Remove debris and clean area promptly.
Pizza Hut #033696
4660 Whitman Lane SE
Nov. 22: 0 red; 3 blue
Comments: Grease on floor; mold-like substance on gasket of small cold hold. All non-food contact surfaces shall be maintained, cleaned and sanitized regularly. Wash, rinse, sanitize both areas.
Burger King #7938
4830 Yelm Highway SE
Nov. 22: 30 red; 2 blue
Comments: Chicken nuggets in hot hold were 130-132 F. TCS foods being hot held shall be kept at 135 F or above. Discard nuggets (CDI). Temperatures of certain area on burger were 145-150 F. Raw meats served without a consumer advisory must meet required cooking temperatures on all parts of the meat. Use properly functioning side of the grill until the whole unit is repaired (CDI). Wine rack in walk-in cold hold broken and sagging. All food equipment and storage areas shall be in good repair. Repair or replace rack prior to next routine inspection.
7-Eleven #2361-25983D
3541 Martin Way E
Nov. 21: 30 red; 0 blue
Comments: Food worker cards expired. All employees shall have valid cards on site. Go to foodworkercard.wa.gov. Employee not washing hands prior to putting on gloves when working with RTE foods. Wash hands prior to putting on gloves and after handling money, raw meat, using the restroom and otherwise contaminating hands. Suggest using other barriers (tongs, deli paper).
7-Eleven #34981 B
6975 Capitol Blvd. SW
Nov. 21: 10 red; 0 blue
Comments: Hand washing sink not producing hot water. Hand washing sinks shall be able to provide water at least 100 F. Repair mixing valve.
Meconi’s Italian Subs
111 Tumwater Blvd. SE
Nov. 21: 35 red; 0 blue
Comments: Chicken cooling with lid on in walk-in. TCS foods shall be cooled in 2 inch amounts, uncovered until 41 F or below. Remove lid (CDI). Food in under grill cold hold was 47 F. TCS foods being cold held shall be kept at 41 F or below. Service unit (CDI).
Candlewood Suites
4440 Third Ave. SE
Nov. 19: 20 red; 0 blue
Comments: Improper cold holding of PHF/TCS. Dairy in merchandiser above 41 degrees F. Correction: Maintain food in cold holding at or below 41 degrees F. Thermometer absent in cold holding unit. Correction: Provide and use. Potential contamination during storage, medication stored above food. Correction: Relocate to prevent potential contamination.
Casa Mia
716 Plum Street SE
Nov. 19: 5 red; 0 blue
Comments: Per PIC, food worker cards are at other store. Copies must be available at each store at all times. Let inspector know when returned. Fix doors of cooler under stove, don’t close all the way.
Coffee Central
1025 Union Ave. SE
Nov. 19: 0 red; 5 blue
Comments: No sanitizer on wiping rags, no sanitizer bucket made up. Corrected, 100 ppm bleach.
Cheeky Martini Lounge
203 Fourth Ave. E
Nov. 15: 10 red; 0 blue
Comments: Home-style cooler not approved for perishable foods. There are two types non-dairy milk. Correction: Moved to tall cooler. Owner plans replacement with commercial “NSF-Rated” replacement.
Figaro’s Pizza
19810 Old Highway 99 SW
Nov. 13: 5 red; 0 blue
Comments: Thermometers missing in prep and glass cold hold. All cold hold units shall have accurate, easily readable thermometers in them. Replace immediately.
Mills Diner
10109 Route 12 SW
Nov. 13: 15 red; 5 blue
Comments: Eggs and cheese on ice were 48-53 F. All TCS foods being cold held shall be kept at 41 F or below. Move products to cold hold (CDI). No consumer advisory for under cooked eggs, steak or burgers. Any raw meat that may be served under the cooking temperature must be labeled on menu with an advisory. Label during next reprint of menu. Food products stored underneath paper towels used for hand washing. Food must be stored to prevent contamination. Move product to cold hold (CDI). Regularly calibrate dial stem thermometer in ice water.
No violations found
▪ Ember Goods (422 Washington St. NE)
▪ Farrelli’s Pizza & Pool (4870 Yelm Highway)
▪ Grand Mound 76 (19704 Old Highway 99 SW)
▪ Interlake Grocery (7446 Mullen Road SE)
▪ McDonald’s (5601 Capitol Blvd. SE)
▪ Salted Road Coffee (822 Eighth Ave. SW)
▪ Thrive Community Fitness (5401 Corporate Center Loop SE)