Here are Thurston County food safety scores for Jan. 10

The Olympian staff
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Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public 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.

  • If red points exceed 100 and there’s a lack of managerial control, the county will shut down the establishment for at least 72 hours. The establishment may reopen after management and employees complete retraining and demonstrate corrective action during a reinspection.

  • 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.

L&L Hawaiian BBQ

1350 Marvin Road NE, Lacey

Jan. 5: 55 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Katsu above a fryer was at 122 degrees. TCS foods must be cold held at or below 41 degrees, hot held at or above 135 degrees or controlled with a timed plan.

  • Pre-breaded katsu in the fry station cold hold unit was at 43 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • Cooked chicken was held in a container at 117-130 degrees rather than at or above 135 degrees.

Eastside Big Tom

2023 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

Jan. 4: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Cooked fish patties were cooled at depths greater than 2 inches and covered in a one-door reach-in cold hold. TCS foods must be cooled at depths of less than 2 inches and uncovered.

Martin Way Diner

2423 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

Jan. 4: 20 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Gravy in hot hold was at 130 degrees rather than at or above 135 degrees.

  • Cold-held sausage patties in the chef drawer were 43-44 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • The in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.

  • Sanitizer test strips were not available during the inspection.

Jack in the Box

8215 Martin Way E., Lacey

Jan. 2: 20 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge was not maintaining active managerial control of risk factors.

  • Food worker cards were not available when the inspector requested them.

  • The handwash sink at the grill station was deemed inadequate.

Jimmy John’s

901 Union Ave. SE, Olympia

Jan. 3: 20 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A food worker did not have a valid food worker card.

  • Tomatoes in the walk-in had a mold-like substance.

  • Sliced tomatoes in a prep unit were 43-45 degrees. TCS foods must be cold held at or below 41 degrees.

Panda Express

1320 Marvin Road NE, Lacey

Jan. 8: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Cabbage in a prep unit was cold held at 49-50 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • A non-TCS food slicer was dirty with food debris after ware washing.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1401 Marvin Road NE, #102, Lacey

Jan. 4: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • The handwashing sink was blocked by boxes and other items during the inspection.

  • The front meat case lacked a thermometer for measuring cold holding temperature.

Abe’s

2504 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia

Mobile Food Unit

Jan. 8: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Shredded cheese and bacon on ice were at 41-44 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • The in-use chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.

Olympia Senior Center

222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Jan. 2: 10 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • The designated hand sink was blocked and filled with dirty equipment ware.

  • The dish machines did not reach the correct sanitizing rinse temperature of 180 degrees.

Firehouse Subs

1110 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey

Jan. 3: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Tomatoes and mushrooms were cold held at 47-51 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

Taco Bell

8306 Quinault Drive NE, Lacey

Jan. 2: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A food worker card was not available during the inspection.

Old School Pizzeria

108 Franklin St. NE, Olympia

Jan. 5: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Employee food worker cards were expired.

  • The inspector noted the establishment had “great food-handling practices.”

Domino’s Pizza

1140 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey

Jan. 3: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Sanitizer test strips were not available during the inspection.

No violations:

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1177 Marvin Road NE, Lacey

  • Plum Street Subway, 1050 Plum St. SE, Olympia

  • Jerky Juicy BBQ, 202 Yelm Ave. W., Yelm