Restaurant inspections for Jan. 29

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.

Chuck E. Cheese

625 Black Lake Blvd.

Jan. 21: 10 red; 0 blue

Comments: Cold holding PHF: Mixed lettuce in walk-in and on salad bar had temperatures above 41 F (see temp observation). Corrected: Lettuce tossed voluntarily by PIC. Do not place lettuce above 41 F on salad bar for service, temp all foods. All other foods below 41 F, ensure all PHF/TCS foods are cold held when not used.

Wendy’s

2427 Harrison Ave. NW

Jan. 17: 5 red; 0 blue

Comments: Sanitizer (burger station), QUAT 200 ppm. Thermometer provided/used: Only one thermometer in back of house. Not used for checking temperatures of cooked foods prior to service or hot holding. Corrective action: Provide thermometer to burger station for use. Test all hot/cooked foods for proper temperatures prior to service, five-point check on hamburgers, all fried foods. Excellent hand washing by employees.

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse

2930 Capital Mall Drive SW

Jan. 16: 35 red; 8 blue

Comments: Sanitizer (bar), 100 ppm. Ware wash (bar), 50 ppm. Ware wash, chlorine, 50 ppm. Hand-wash sink accessibility: Hand-wash sink at bar not accessible to employees, had bottles blocking access. Corrective action: Place splash guard or move all items out of 18-inch splash zone. Cooling PHF: Observed improper cooling of rice from walk-in to preparation area covered between 43 to 44 F from day prior. Poultry was between 48 and 55 F. Corrective Action: Rice was discarded, poultry was reconditioned. Thawing: Improper thawing. Poultry at room temperature overnight. Corrected: Placed in refrigeration. Equipment clean: Ice machine had debris on wall inside. Corrective action: Clean ice machine (wash-rinse-sanitize). Notes: Based on demonstrations, we recommend the use of two utensils for food demonstrations to prevent and reduce the risk of cross contamination from raw to ready-to-eat foods. Ensure rice is discarded at end of evening and equipment is turned off.

All American Coffee Co

6808 Martin Way E

Jan. 15: 5 red; 5 blue

Comments: Appropriate, routine inspection conducted. Thermometer unavailable. Correction: Provide thin-tip thermometer for internal food temperatures. Plumbing lines unsecured. Note: Remaining counter top on site to be installed. Shelving to be replaced, per compliance schedule, by Feb. 20, 2020. Note: Ensure clean dishes are not contaminated by dirty dishes being washed, reverse W/R/S/AD or relocate drain board. Note: Coving installed, improve corners. Note: Ensure bathroom ventilation is properly functioning.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market

8221 Martin Way E

Jan. 9: 10 red; 2 blue

Comments: Repeat: Improper cold holding of PHF/TCS. Bean sprout, udon noodles above 41 F in produce case. Correction: Ensure PHF/TCS foods in cold holding are maintained at or below 41 F. Lower unit or relocate PHF/TCS to unit that can maintain required temperatures (CDI: products relocated). Repeat: Physical facilities not properly maintained. Debris under shelving, shelving less than six inches above floor, light visible at receiving and big doors. Correction: Provide minimum of six inches of clearance from floor to allow cleaning, clean under shelving, seal entry areas as part of pest management. Note: Regarding FWC, no-open foods, operator requires at time of hire (expired cards for some staff). FWC not required. Ensure foods in storage are protected from potential contamination (e.g. under condensate leak). Facility has installed temperature-monitoring system for all cold hold units. Dutch Bro’s utilizes front section of dairy case. Improper cold holding of PHF/TCS. Udon noodles and Polenta above 41 F in produce case. Correction: Maintain PHF/TCS at or below 41 F. Relocate PHF/TCS to properly functioning or lower unit temperatures. Re-inspection required for repeat red high risk, fees assessed at time of re-inspection $225.00. Notes: Sweep at doors, work order in for big receiving doors. Food relocated out of potential contamination zone. Shelves in walk-in dairy case raised. On-site technician at time of inspection.

Union Mills Grocery

7431 Pacific Ave. SE

Jan. 9: 0 red; 19 blue

Comments: Insects, rodents, animals entrance not controlled. Storage area has large holes in wall. Correction: Provide screen or seal as part of pest management. Foods not protected from potential contamination in storage. Personal foods (excessive in multiple locations) stored with food for sale to public. Correction: Prevent potential contamination, store personal food separate from food for public. Food contact surfaces not properly ware washed. Coffee pots not sanitized when cleaned. Correction: Properly wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry (owner discontinuing coffee service). Physical facilities not properly installed. Food stored on floor or less than six inches from floor. Correction: Store food six inches or more from floor to allow cleaning. Inadequate lighting in cooler. Correction: Increase lighting. Notes: Ensure all cold holding units have unit thermometers. Floor showing wear (repairs are taped). Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable. Facility stores large amounts of pots and utensils, stocked refrigerator, and stove in storage area. May not serve food to public or allow use of space by public under current permit conditions. Either personal or business, not both.

No violations found

• Big Lots (2815 Capital Mall Drive SW)
• Burger King (902 Yelm Ave. E)
• Dollar Tree (2104 Harrison Ave. NW)
• Dollar Tree (5203 Capitol Blvd. SW)
• Domino’s Pizza (10501 Creek St. SE)
• Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza (720 Sleater Kinney Road SE)
• Total Wine & More (625 Black Lake Blvd. SW)