Restaurant inspections for March 4

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.

Brewery City Pizza

2705 Limited Lane NW

Feb. 28: 35 red; 0 blue

Comments: Sanitizer, Chlorine, bucket, 100 ppm. Hand-washing procedure: Observed multiple employees washing hands for less than the 20 second requirement. Corrected: Employees were corrected on site and re-washed. Repeat: Cold Holding TCS/PHF: Tomatoes (top) and cut lettuce (bottom) in two-door prep table above 45 F. Corrected: Food voluntarily discarded. Chicken in drawers at 44 F. Drawers and salad unit are repeat violations from previous inspections. Equipment needs to be serviced. Re-inspection required.

7-Eleven

1022 Crosby Blvd. SW

Feb. 27: 45 red; 5 blue

Comments: Sanitizer, QUAT, bucket 200 ppm. Repeat: Valid FWC: Food establishment has six expired FWC. Corrective action: Have all FWCs renewed by March 12, 2020. Hand-washing procedure: Observed multiple employees not washing hands for full 20 seconds. Corrected: Informed employees immediately of proper hand-washing procedures. Hand-drying provisions: No hand-drying provisions accessible at either of two hand-wash stations. Corrected: Restocked. No PIC present: No clear PIC when asked. Unable to answer basic food safety questions. Sanitizer concentration: No sanitizer solution in bucket upon arrival. Corrected: Refilled at 200 ppm. All cold and hot holding temperatures at proper holding temperatures. Follow-up March 12, 2020.

Teriyaki Delight

855 Trosper Road SW

Feb. 27: 35 red; 11 blue

Comments: Warewash, Chlorine, 200ppm. Sanitizer bucket, Chlorine, 200 ppm. All cold and hot holding equipment at proper holding temperatures. Hand washing when required: Observed employee change task and place gloves on without washing hands. Corrected: Discussed proper hand-washing policy with employee. Raw meats; species separation: Improper storage of raw animal meats in walk-in. Correction: Re-organized by species. Cold holding PHF/TCS foods: Poultry at 45 F inside two-door reach-in prep table. Corrected: Moved in to walk-in to cool to 41 F or below. Improper thawing: Poultry thawing at room temperature during preparation, thermometer showed 36 F. Corrected: Poultry placed in bucket under running water in preparation sink. Wiping cloths; proper storage: Wiping cloth left on prep table between use. Corrected: Placed in sanitizer solution. In-use utensil; proper storage: In-use utensils stored in water at room temperature. Corrected: Water replaced with ice, keep below 41 F at all times.

House of Kindred Spirits Cafe

1550 Irving St. SW

Feb. 25: 5 red; 0 blue

Comments: Sanitizer, chlorine, 100 ppm. Valid FWC: Employee does not possess FWC. Corrective action: Get valid FWC for shift coverage. Due March 1, 2020.

Burger King

5252 Capitol Blvd. SE

Feb. 24: 30 red; 0 blue

Comments: Sanitizer, QUAT, bucket, 300 ppm. Proper cooking temperature raw animal foods: Multiple chicken patties cooked below minimum cooking temperature of 165 F in deep fryer, temperatures recorded at 158/154/142 F. Corrected: Chicken cooked in deep fryer and temperatures reached above 165 F when checked. Thermometer; provided and used: Thermometer calibrated within +2 F; however, thermometer was not used for PHF/TCS foods being cooked. Corrective action: Supply more than one calibrated thermometer for food handlers to use on PHF/TCS foods being cooked to ensure proper cooking temperatures are reached. If more thermometers are not needed, ensure all food workers are using the one thermometer to check all PHF/TCS food internal temperatures. Currently working on final conditional item from pre-operational inspection. Notes: Excellent hand washing observed by three food handlers at the proper times. All cold and hot holding equipment keep PHF/TCS foods at proper holding temperatures.

Yelm Cinemas

201 Prairie Park Lane SE

Feb. 6: 0 red; 10 blue

Comments: No pizzas being prepared at time of inspection. Obtains frozen cheese pizzas from commercial/manufacturer and frozen pepperoni. People have choice of cheese pizza or cheese and pepperoni pizza. They add pepperoni using gloves or utensils. No counter wipes, bucket with wash cloth or similar set-up. Correction: Provide counter wipes set-up. Provide test strips for sanitizer you eventually use.

Casa Mia

134 Prairie Park Lane SE

Feb. 5: 10 red; 5 blue

Comments: Two-door cook’s under counter fridge, arugula, 42 F, Manicotti, cannoli, 46 to 47 F, sliced tomato, 42 F, noodles, 41 F. Manicotti, cannoli greater than 45 F, other items 42 F in cook’s under counter fridge; PHF shall be maintained at 41 F or less when being cold held. Cook moved foods in unit to other fridges, will turn down thermostat and see if that works. If not, will have it checked. No bleach sanitizer from mechanical dishwasher, partially falling, changed to new falling, eventually got feed working — corrected by end of inspection.

McDonald’s

2611 Harrison Ave. NW

Feb. 3: 15 red; 0 blue

Comments: Sanitizer, QUAT, 200 ppm. Valid FWC for all food workers: One expired FWC. Corrective action: Have renewed by Feb. 17, 2020. Hand-wash sink accessible: Hand-wash sink in preparation area near hamburger grill had grill equipment blocking use. Notes/observations: Excellent use of barriers and utensils for food service. Proper use of thermometer for TCS/PHF foods during cooking. All cold and hot holding equipment at proper holding temperatures. Toilet convenience and accessibility: The food establishment has the men’s restroom out of service and has an order for it to be fixed. Currently having employees and patrons share women’s restroom. This issue should be resolved as soon as possible. Have fixed by re-inspection date: Feb. 13, 2020. Re-inspection required due to repeat red violations not corrected.

Feb. 13: Re-inspection

Results: Food Worker Cards: PIC presented renewed FWC for expired employee. Violation corrected. Hand-wash sink: All obstacles removed and violation reviewed with employees to keep clear of all equipment. Violation corrected. Toilet operational: Restroom is open to public, all equipment is operational and hot water is available. Violation corrected.

No violations found

• Burger King (902 Yelm Ave. E)