Buffet spot scores 70 points. Here are Thurston Co. food inspection scores for March 18

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.

Super Buffet

1390 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey

Food Service Establishment

March 9: 65 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• The front hand wash sink was blocked by a container.
• Shellstock tags were unavailable during the inspection. Such tags must be available for 90 calendar days from the last date recorded on the label.
• Hot held salmon measured 124 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.
• Cold held melons and sprouts measured 53 and 45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
• Steaks on the menu lacked a disclosure/reminder. The sushi bar lacked a consumer advisory. Proper consumer advisories must be posted for undercooked/raw items.
• The establishment lacked a vomit and diarrhea written plan and kit.
• Chopped lettuce and cabbage did not have any date marking.

McDonald’s

1335 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 12: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• A beef patty was cooked to 140–147 degrees. Meat foods must be cooked to adequate cooking temperatures before serving.

McDonald’s

2611 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 11: 20 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Cold held foods lacked date marking stickers or exceeded the date marking time.
• A sanitizer solution was too strong.

Tacos California - Martin Way #4

1302 Tracey Street SE, Lacey (Commissary)

Mobile Food Unit

March 7: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Tomato slices and cheese measured 42–45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41.

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

222 Capitol Way N., Suite 114, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

March 12: 5 red points; 3 blue points.

Comments:

• Multiple brunch menu items lacked an asterisk. All items that are offered raw or undercooked must be marked with an asterisk.
• Tuna product was thawed while in reduced oxygen packaging. Such packaging must be broken when contents are thawing.

Little Caesars

805 College Street SE, Lacey

Food Service Establishment

March 12: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak.

No violations

• Endless Sound Cellars. 222 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Drinking Establishment. March 12.
• Rocket. 4913 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey. Grocery/Deli. March 11.
• AFC Sushi at Safeway. 3215 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. March 11.
• Pacific Northwest Cat Café. 3415 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. March 11.
• Wendy’s. 7540 Martin Way E., Olympia. Food Service Establishment. March 11.