Here are Thurston County food safety scores for May 29

The Olympian staff
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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 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.

Bollywood Burrito and Bowl

3430 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia

May 23: 35 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Samosas in hot hold on the service line were measured at 115-120 degrees. Rice in rice cooker was at 120-125 degrees. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.

  • Shredded cheese and lettuce were cold held at 43-47 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees as required.

AFC Sushi at Safeway

1109 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm

May 21: 10 red points; 3 blue points.

Comments:

  • Washington food worker cards were unavailable during the inspection.

  • TCS foods in an open display were cold held at a temperature more than 41 degrees.

  • A food item package was not thawed according to the manufacturer’s instruction on the package.

Los Tulenos

700 Capitol Way N., Olympia

Olympia Farmers Market Booth

May 17: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A chlorine sanitizing solution was too strong as prepared.

Stacks Burgers

14906 Pacific Ave. S., Parkland

Mobile Food Unit

May 18: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Raw eggs were stored over ready-to-eat foods.

No violations

  • Pattaya Thai Express and Commissary, 3726 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia

  • Subway, 5729 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater

  • Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza, 4138 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

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