Chinese chain scores 65 points. Here are Thurston Co. food safety scores for May 20

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.

Panda Express

Capital Mall, 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

May 13: 65 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• The person-in-charge was not actively controlling the temperature of TCS foods.
• Various hot held foods measured less than 135 degrees.
• Most items from a walk-in cold hold were stored at room temperature during the inspection.
• Spray paint was observed on shelves and towels in the walk-in.

Figaro’s Pizza

19810 Old Highway 99 SW, Rochester

Food Service Establishment

May 13: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were expired.
• The establishment was unable to provide a certified food protection manager certificate.
• A sanitizer solution in a bucket was too weak.

Highway 12 Drive-in

10220 state Route 12, Rochester

Food Service Establishment

May 13: 5 red points; 15 blue points.

Comments:

• The certified food protection manager certificate was unavailable.
• A merchandiser cold hold unit was not an approved unit for cold holding TCS foods.
• A sanitizer solution was too weak.
• Food contact surfaces had mold-like debris.

Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.

1706 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

Coffee Shop

May 15: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• There was no designated person-in-charge. Workers demonstrated limited knowledge.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.

Drip Espresso Bar LLC

1018 Capitol Way S., Olympia

Coffee Shop

May 11: 10 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• A room temperature ham and bacon croissant did not undergo product testing.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak.

6th Borough Bagels

1621 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

May 14: 0 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Wooden burlap bagel boards were left in a produce sink and not easily cleanable. All food surfaces must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
• There was visible build up on a deli slicer.

No violations

• Mercato Ristorante. 111 Market St. NE, Olympia. Food Service Establishment. May 11.
• Lu Hall Kitchen. 700 Capitol Way N., Olympia. Food Service Establishment. May 8.
• Airport Golf Center. 8080 Center St. SW, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. May 8.