Olympia taco truck hit with 50 points in food inspection scores for April 15
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.
Taqueria El Dorado
9200 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia
Mobile Food Unit
April 7: 50 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Three items were found at 60 degrees to 67 degrees and were being improperly cooled.
- An employee did not wash their hands after handling raw fish and changing their gloves. Employees must wash their hands between glove changes and handling raw meats and seafood.
4th Avenue Tavern
210 4th Ave. E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment and Tavern
April 9: 40 red points; 10 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment had repeated red violations for toxic substances of in-use sanitizer that measured over 200 ppm. In-use chlorine sanitizer should measure between 100 and 150 ppm.
- There was no date marking on a number of TCS, ready to eat and dairy products.
- Half and half being cold held was at 43 degrees. All TCS foods in cold hold must be at 41 degrees or below.
- A pet dog was in the seating/bar area. Animals are not allowed on premises of a food establishment, and the ‘Pet dogs not allowed’ sign needed to be moved forward.
- There was no written vomit and diarrhea plan. Food establishments must have required written procedures available and present.
- A food bucket of whipped margarine in the cold hold unit had a mold-like buildup inside.
Valentina’s Lounge
324 4th Ave. E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 1: 45 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The establishment had repeated red violations of its handwashing station. The handwashing sink was used as a dump sink.
- Raw tuna was observed being stored above RTE cabbage in a prep unit. Foods must be protected from cross contamination, and raw food must be separated during storage from RTE foods like vegetables.
- Pico de gallo was observed cooling covered in amounts greater than 2 inches. TCS foods must be cooled in 2-inch amounts until 41 degrees or below.
Frenchie’s on 4th
1001 4th Ave. E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 9: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Hollandaise sauce made with eggs was stored on the counter at 83 degrees. TCS foods must be stored under time or temperature control for safety.
- Dairy products were being stored between 44 degrees and 49 degrees. TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees or below.
- The consumer advisory on menus has a disclosure but is missing the reminder statement.
Stacks Burger Food Trailer
1400 Bethel St. NE, Olympia
Mobile Food Unit
April 2: 40 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Cheese sauce in a bottle warmer was at 130 degrees. TCS foods must be held at 135 degrees or higher.
- The Mobile Food Unit did not have hot water above 50 degrees during the inspection, which is considered an imminent health hazard. The facility closed while the hot water heater was turned up and reopened before the end of the inspection.
- Wastewater was being disposed of improperly, and fresh water was not being filled according to approved plans.
- The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge during the inspection.
Island Market
3403 Steamboat Island Road NW, Olympia
Grocery/Deli
April 7: 25 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The Certified Food Protection Manager certificate expired. It must be renewed by May 27.
- A Food Worker Card expired.
Fiesta Taco #1
101 Sawyer St. NE, Olympia
New Mobile Food Unit
April 2: 25 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- An employee donned a second glove to touch raw chorizo and then removed one to contact clean utensils without proper handwashing. Employees must not double glove and should remove their gloves and wash hands before utilizing utensils.
- The in-use sanitizer measured at 0 ppm. The minimum is 100 ppm.
Steele Barrel BBQ Co.
1506 Yelm Ave. W., Yelm
Food Service Establishment
April 8: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Meatballs were placed in sealed ziplock bags, placed in the merchandiser and measured at 61 degrees. All cooled foods must be cooled in 2-inch shallow amounts, uncovered and unsealed or by using a tracking method to validate if it reaches the proper temperature.
Shiny Prize
118 4th Ave. E., Olympia
Food Service Establishment
April 4: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Bare hand contact with RTE foods was observed. Unless otherwise approved, there must be no bare hand contact with RTE foods.
Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza
4138 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
March 31: 25 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- There were repeated violations of cold holding of several foods observed, with some items measuring above 41 degrees. All TCS food must be cold held at 41 degrees or below.
- There were more than three expired FWCs.
- The in-use sanitizer tested at 0 ppm, then it was remade and was too strong. The minimum is 100 ppm.
The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way N., Suite 102
Food Service Establishment
March 31: 15 red points; 8 blue points.
Comments:
- More than five FWCs expired and one was not valid.
- Ham and turkey sandwiches in a cold display were measured between 45 degrees and 51 degrees. All cold hold TCS foods must be at 41 degrees or below.
- The in-use sanitizer concentration measured less than 100 ppm.
- The ice machine was observed with buildup and mold-like debris.
Kim’s Convenience Corner
1408 Bethel St. NE, Olympia
Grocery Stores & Confectioneries
April 2: 15 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Raw bacon and raw whole shell eggs were stored above RTE foods. Raw animal products must be stored below RTE foods.
- TCS items in the “fresh” cold hold measured above 41 degrees. TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees or below.
The Coffee Bar
3120 Martin Way E., Olympia
Coffee Shop
April 8: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- The facility removed its dump sink and installed a 3-compartment sink in its place. The holding tanks for the handwash sink and dump sink were removed, and sinks were draining into buckets. The establishment must follow approved plans and return to holding tanks.
Tacos 2 Hermanos #2
318 4th Ave. E., Olympia
Mobile Food Unit
April 3: 10 red points; 0 blue points.
Comments:
- Beans in the steam table were measured at 130 degrees. TCS foods must be hot held at 135 degrees or above.
- The probe thermometer was not available at the time of inspection.
Medium AEvum
4419 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia
Street Vendor
April 4: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- Chlorine was not detected in the in-use sanitizer. It must measure approximately 150 ppm.
Ember Goods at The Filling Station
728 4th Ave. E., Olympia
Coffee Shop
March 27: 0 red points; 5 blue points.
Comments:
- The in-use quat sanitizer measured at 0 ppm. The in-use quat sanitizer must be properly prepped to sanitize equipment.
Character’s Corner
6620 Sexton Road NW, Olympia
Food Service Establishment
March 31: 0 red points; 2 blue points.
Comments:
- No items were cited.
No violations
- Jean-Pierre’s Three16. 316 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. April 9.
- St. Gertrude’s Cafe. 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. April 9.
- Taqueria La Esquinita I, 430 Legion Way SE, Tumwater. Mobile Food Unit. April 7.
- McDonald’s #10827. 5601 Capitol Boulevard SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. April 6.
- Gold Standard. 310 Capitol Way N., Olympia. New Food Establishment. April 3.
- Pithos Gyros. 700 Capitol Way N., #7, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. April 3.
- Meggie’s Lumpia LLC. 5718 Pacific Ave. SE, #D, Lacey. Mobile Food Unit. April 2.
- Cutters Point Coffee. 5831 Lacey Boulevard, Suite A, Lacey. Coffee Shop. April 2.
- Domino’s Pizza. 515 Custer Way SE, Suite B, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. April 2.
- Nom Nom Deli & Bakery. 513 Capitol Way S., Olympia. Food Service Establishment. March 30.
- Cinco de Mayo. 7205 Martin Way E., #A, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. March 30.
- Otter than Coffee. 625 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia. Mobile Food Unit. March 27.
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