Here are Thurston County food safety scores for Jan. 31

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. 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 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.

Thai Pavilion

303 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

Jan. 23: 35 red points; 11 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge did not demonstrate basic knowledge of various food safety requirements.

  • The person-in-charge stored plastic containers in the handwashing sink.

  • Raw chicken was stored over cabbage.

  • A calibrated probe thermometer was not available during the inspection.

  • A chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.

  • Fried rice and cooked noodles were not date marked.

  • Cleaned utensils, spoons, forks and knives were stored with their handles down rather than up.

  • A nozzle in the three-compartment sink had evidence of black mold and slime build up.

Bread Peddler

222 Capitol Way N., Olympia

Jan. 19: 30 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Two food worker cards were expired.

  • A lamb curry soup was improperly cooled. This was corrected during the inspection.

  • A can opener had evidence of solid food debris buildup.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

4022 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Jan. 23: 35 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • There was an expired food worker card.

  • An employee washed their hands for less than 20 seconds before donning gloves.

  • Lettuce in a walk-in cold hold was warmer than 41 degrees. TCS foods in cold holding must be at or below 41 degrees.

Café Elite

130 Marvin Road SE, Lacey

Coffee Shop

Jan. 23: 25 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

  • A food worker lacked a valid food worker card.

  • Bagel sandwiches and burritos in a cold hold unit were at 45-57 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • Workers did not have a probe tip thermometer to ensure proper food temperatures.

  • A chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.

  • A chlorine sanitizer test strip was absent during the inspection.

Holiday Inn Express Lacey

4460 Third Ave. SE, Lacey

Jan. 26: 30 red points; 3 blue points.

Comments:

  • Turkey sausage patties were hot held at 122 degrees rather than at or above 135 degrees as required.

  • Hard-boiled eggs were in cold hold at 43 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees as required.

  • Raw pork sausage was observed thawing on a counter.

Café Elite

4663 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey

Coffee Shop

Jan. 24: 15 red points; 17 blue points.

Comments:

  • A hand-wash sink was obstructed by a towel, spray bottle and utensil. Hand-wash sinks must be clear of obstructions that may deter adequate hand washing.

  • Bagel sandwiches were cold held in a refrigerator at 45 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • A merchandiser refrigerator was used to store TCS foods at temperatures above 41 degrees.

  • No sanitizer was prepared at the time of inspection.

  • Sanitizer test strips were absent during the inspection.

  • There was an active roof leak during the inspection. The leak caused puddling on the floor and staining on a wall.

Streets of Singapore

915 Capitol Way S., Olympia

Jan. 24: 30 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Spaghetti noodles were put away at depths greater than 2 inches in prep refrigerator. Sauce on a stove was improperly prepared for cooling.

  • A two-drawer prep fridge held foods at 42-43 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

Niko Teriyaki

125 Tumwater Blvd. SE, Tumwater

Jan. 23: 25 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • A food worker handled raw shrimp and did not remove their gloves nor wash their hands before returning to food prep.

  • An in-use sanitizer bucket was absent during the inspection.

New York Vinny’s Pizza

8205 Martin Way E., Lacey

Jan. 23: 20 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • TCS food items in a prep unit cold hold were warmer than 41 degrees.

  • Workers did not use thermometers to verify food safety temperatures.

  • Sanitizer was not prepared and test strips were absent at the time of inspection.

  • The inspector found the establishment failed to meet permit conditions within a specified time frame.

Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant

4520 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Jan. 24: 25 red points; 8 blue points.

Comments:

  • Containers of baked beans were covered by other containers of baked beans while being cooled.

  • TCS foods were not date marked in the walk-in cooler.

  • A three-compartment sink nozzle had evidence of slime and mold residues.

K-Town Rice Bowl

3959 Martin Way E., Olympia

Jan. 23: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Beef bulgogi was cooling in a walk-in at a depth greater than 4 inches. Such foods must be cooled at a depth of 2 inches or less or hot held at or above 135 degrees.

Anthony’s Homeport Olympia

704 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

Jan. 26: 15 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

  • Some workers had expired food worker cards.

  • TCS tartar sauce and aioli was 41-50 degrees while on ice. TCS foods must be cold held at or below 41 degrees.

  • An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

  • A warewashing sanitizer solution in the kitchen was too weak as prepared.

Olive Garden Restaurant

2400 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia

Jan. 24: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Some workers were missing food worker cards.

  • Various TCS foods were held between 41-55 degrees while on ice. TCS foods must be cold held at or below 41 degrees.

  • An in-use sanitizer solution at a bar was too weak as prepared.

Two Sisters Coffee Company

261 Israel Road SW, Tumwater

Jan. 23: 10 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • Milk in a one-door cold hold was at 46-47 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

  • No in-use sanitizer bucket was available and wiping cloths were improperly stored during the inspection.

Firs Retirement Apartments

426 Lilly Road NE, Olympia

Jan. 24: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A macaroni salad was cold held at 44-46 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.

Thunderbird Café

700 Israel Road SW, Tumwater

Deli and Coffee Shop

Jan. 23: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A calibrated probe thermometer was not available to evaluate food temperatures during the inspection.

McDonalds

520 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey

Jan. 26: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

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

Masonry Café Catering

105 West Yelm Ave., Yelm

Jan. 19: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • A can opener had evidence of food debris build up.

McDonalds

6000 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Jan. 23: 0 red points; 3 blue points.

Comments:

  • A dumpster did not have a lid.

No violations

  • Burger King, 422 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia

  • Corks & Brews, Coffee Shop, 203 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

  • Starbucks, Coffee Shop, 1401 Marvin Road NE, Lacey

  • Subway, 1401 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey