Restaurant inspections for March 11

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.

Firehouse Subs

1110 Galaxy Drive NE

March 4: 30 red; 0 blue

Comments: Improper hand washing. Employee washed hands for less than 20 seconds (5 seconds). Correction: Properly wash hands at an approved hand sink with warm water and soap (100 F minimum) for 20 seconds minimum (CDI, re-washed). Improper cold holding. Foods in prep unit top greater then 41 F. Correction: Ensure TCS/PHF in cold holding are maintained at or below 41 F. Ensure foods are 41 F or lower before placing in unit.

New Happy Teriyaki & Pho

2915 Harrison Ave. NW

March 3: 10 red; 8 blue

Comments: Sanitizer, chlorine, ware-washing, 50 ppm. Sanitizer, chlorine, bucket, 15 ppm. Notes: Ice machine and power outlet to be inspected for power issues, currently purchasing ice from approved licensed facility pre-packaged. Notes: Have one merchandiser holding cooked TCS/PHF foods, will need to have replaced to store these types of foods. Cold holding: Observed sliced cabbage at 48 degrees F. Inside new, one-door cold holding unit. Corrected: Placed in walk-in until 41 degrees F for use. Cool all cut produce, leafy greens to 41 degrees F before use. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 15 ppm. Correction: Solution remade and tested at 50 ppm. Must be between 50 and 100 ppm solution, changed regularly. Utensils stored in water at room temperature. Corrected: Utensils replaced and stored in ice to keep below 41 degrees F. Change regularly to keep ice from melting. Observations:. Ensure to notify health department of any equipment changes that may happen. If ice machine is to be replaced, ensure the equipment is approved before purchase. Par-cooked chicken covered with wrap and condensation visible, keep all cooling foods uncovered until below 41 degrees F. Thermometer was in Celsius and located away from cooking area. Recommend getting digital with Fahrenheit option for employees to use.

BITS Cafe

903 Rogers St. NW

Feb. 21: 35 red; 5 blue

Comments: Ware wash, chlorine, 50 ppm. Ham, sliced, walk-in, 43.1. Sanitizer, QUAT, bucket, 200 ppm. Valid FWC: Missing multiple FWC. Corrective action: Have all FWC found and ensure all expired cards renewed. Hand washing, when to wash: Observed food handler crack raw egg and complete glove change without hand washing. Corrective action: Raw eggs are raw animal foods, must change gloves and hand wash before donning new gloves. Cold holding PHF: Chorizo and ham in walk-in and three-door cooler were 54 and 44 F. Cold holding; capacities: Three-door cooler and walk-in are limited in space for cold holding and cooling of PHF/TCS foods. Corrective action: Increase cold holding capacity or limit PHF/TCS production during food storage in coolers. Notes: Chorizo and sausage were prepared following cooling in two-inch pans and mixed together, then placed in deep pan at room temperature and covered. Must allow food to remain uncovered until cooled to 41 F. Do not mix foods above 41 F with foods below 41 F. Follow-up March 4, 2020.

St Gertrude’s Café

5300 Pacific Ave. SE

Feb. 11: 30 red; 5 blue

Comments: Cold hold units checked. Correction: Ensure foods in hot holding are maintained at or above 135 F. CDI. Repeat: Improper cold holding. PHF/TCS in cold holding above 41 F. Correction: Ensure foods in cold holding are maintained at or below 41 F. CDI/TAC. Entrance not controlled. Light visible at bay door. Correction: Repair. Properly seal as part of pet management.

McDonald’s

2611 West Harrison Ave. NW

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.