Tumwater Denny’s hit with 55 red points in Thurston food safety scores for Nov. 19
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.
Denny’s #9349
600 Trosper Road Southwest, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 55 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The person in charge failed to instruct and monitor hygiene and sanitation requirements of handwashing.
- An employee failed to wash their hands after handling raw eggs and before changing gloves.
- No contact sanitizer was prepared and in use at the time of inspection.
- A prep fridge was operating at 56 degrees. All TCS foods must be stored in a unit operating at 41 degrees or below.
Pad Thai Express
315 Cooper Point Road Northwest #102, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A staff member had an expired Food Worker Card. All food workers must have a valid FWC.
- Tofu and shrimp were observed cooling on a prep table in quantities of more than 2 inches at 80 degrees. All cooling must be done using a 2-inch shallow pan in a walk-in or by using a pre-approved cooling method submitted to the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services.
- Chemical spray was observed being stored in an area adjacent to dry food and equipment in the kitchen. All chemicals must be properly separated from food, equipment and single-use items.
Taqueria El Dorado #2
3726 Pacific Avenue Southeast, Olympia, Commissary
Mobile Food Unit
Nov. 12: 25 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- TCS foods were being improperly hot held during inspection. PIC reheated food items must be at 165 degrees or above and hot held at 135 degrees or above. All TCS foods must be held at 135 degrees or above as well.
- The in-use chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was measured at below 50ppm. The solution must be at 100ppm.
McDonald’s #02517
505 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A food worker made contact with a cone for ice cream with their bare hands. Bare-hand contact is not permitted while working with ready to eat foods unless following an approved plan.
Panda Express #1219
1320 Marvin Road Northeast, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 7: 15 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Multiple Food Worker Cards were expired. All employees must have current, valid FWCs on site.
- The handwash sink basin was full, with no cold water. All hand wash sinks must have empty basins and must be stocked with soap, paper towels and warm water.
- The in-use quat sanitizer measured 0ppm. The in-use quat sanitizer solution must be kept between 200ppm and 400ppm.
Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant
4520 Pacific Avenue Southeast, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 5 red points; 15 blue points.
Comments:
- Two Food Worker Cards were expired at the time of inspection. All employees must have valid, up-to-date Food Worker Cards.
- A box of raw beef was being stored on the freezer floor. Food items must be stored 6 inches above the floor.
- The in-use quat sanitizer solution concentration measured below 200ppm. Quat solution concentrations must be between 200ppm and 400ppm.
- Quat test strips were also not available during inspection.
Briggs Taphouse LLC
4528 Maple Lane Southeast, #105, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- TCS foods were observed in the prepline and the reach-in cooler had evidence of temperature abuse. The foods were moved to the walk-in cooler to get the temperature down to 41 degrees or lower, which is the required temperature.
- The in-use chlorine sanitizer solution concentration measured less than 100ppm.
Basil Leaf Restaurant
235 Division Street Northwest, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 10 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The food establishment did not have a vomit and diarrhea plan with its kit. All food establishments must have a written plan for cleaning and disinfecting vomit and diarrhea.
- The ware washing machine was not dispensing chlorine at the time of inspection. All sanitizing solutions must dispense to 100ppm.
Subway
698 East Sussex Avenue, Tenino
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- No Certified Food Protection Manager was on site, which was a repeat violation from April 1. All food establishments, not including those exempt, must have a CFPM.
- There was a missing up-to-date FWC.
MOD Super Fast Pizza
400 Cooper Point Road Southwest, Suite #1, West Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The handwash sink was covered with equipment and was inaccessible. All handwash stations must be easily accessible.
Wendy’s #110
526 Sleater Kinney Road Southeast, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 5 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- One FWC was expired at the time of inspection.
- The in-use quat sanitizer solution concentration measured less than 200ppm. The concentration must be between 200ppm and 400ppm.
Pacific Mini Mart
9139 Pacific Avenue Southeast, Lacey
Grocery/Deli
Nov. 7: 5 red points; 2 blue points.
Comments:
- A Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was not on site. The certificate must be obtained and the CFPM must train employees.
- There was a leak in the ceiling near the back walk-in freezer during the time of inspection. Facilities must be properly maintained at all times.
Pizza Time
112 Jefferson Street Northeast, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There was no CFPM on staff. All applicable facilities must have CFPM and display a certificate.
Subway
5729 Littlerock Road Southeast, Suite 101, Tumwater
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 5 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- A few employees had expired Food Worker Cards.
Great Cuisine of India
116 4th Avenue West, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 0 red points; 7 blue points.
Comments:
- The in-use chlorine sanitizer measured 0ppm. The solution must measure approximately 100ppm.
- There was damage and holes in the wall in multiple areas of the restaurant. Facilities must be maintained in good condition at all times.
- An employee had completed CFPM courses but did not have a certificate at the time of inspection.
Subway
1304 East Yelm Avenue, Suite A-101, Yelm
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 13: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink and in-use buckets measured at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. All warewash facilities must be maintained so they always produce sanitizer at the correct concentration.
American Jacks Vegetarian
2902 Martin Way East, Olympia
Food Establishment
Nov. 13: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment was cited for inadequate refrigeration. A residential refrigerator was being used in a commercial setting.
Walmart #3705
17100 State Route 507 Southeast, Yelm
Deli
Nov. 12: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The deli slicer had evidence of buildup at the back of the machine. All food contact surfaces must be maintained and properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Toto’s Teriyaki & Wok
6020 Pacific Avenue Southeast, Suite A, Lacey
Food Service Establishment
Nov. 12: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- TCS foods were not properly datemarked. TCS foods must be datemarked.
No violations
- Canna Cabana Subs & Shakes. 4660 Whitman Lane Southeast, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 16.
- Panera Bread. 1320 Marvin Road Northeast, Suite E, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 14.
- Papaver Roaster House LLC. 2633 Willamette Drive Northeast, Lacey. Food Establishment. Nov. 13.
- Quizno’s. 1202 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 12.
- Wingstop. 937 Yelm Avenue West, Suite B, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 12.
- Jimmy John’s Baskin Robbins. 1010 Yelm Avenue East, Suite I, Yelm. Food Service Establishment. Nov. 12.
- Briggs & Maple Coffeehouse. 4538 Maple Lane Southeast, Olympia. Espresso. Nov. 7.
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