Markets score 60 red points. Here are Thurston food safety inspections for Sept. 25

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.

Hong Phat Market

1107 College St. SE, Lacey

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Sept. 11: 60 red points; 20 blue points.

Comments:

• The person in charge did not demonstrate active managerial control and knowledge of cold holding requirements.
• Cut produce was not properly washed before being cut.
• TCS foods in refrigeration were not at or below 41 degrees as required.
• Unit thermometers were not functioning properly.
• The facility’s activities, such as food preparation, exceeded their permit. The facility was instructed to submit a risk category change form.
• Some in-house items and repackaged items did not have labels.
• A sanitizer solution was not prepared at the time of the inspection.
• The produce area counters were in disrepair.
• A food prep sink was dirty.

Meat Market

Sept. 11: 30 red points; 28 blue points.

Comments:

• The person in charge lacked knowledge of cold-holding temperature requirements and did not perform duties to maintain active managerial control of risk factors.
• Food contact surfaces were improperly cleaned. A meat grinder was dirty with visible food debris. A meat saw was not properly washed and rinsed.
• Unit thermometers were inaccurate and food thermometers were not used to measure internal temperatures.
• Pig ears were observed thawing on a shelf at room temperature.
• A self-serve seafood cooler lacked a guard or cover to prevent potential contamination.
• The handles of in-use utensils were in contact with food.
• A ware-washing sink was being used for food prep.
• There was no food prep sink in the meat department.
• Shelves were not at least 6 inches off the ground. A walk-in cold hold and freezer had excessive food debris. Card board was observed being used as surfaces throughout the facility.

Ben Thanh Market

7255 Martin Way E, Olympia

Meat Market

Sept. 11: 60 red points; 13 blue points.

Comments:

• Active managerial control was absent.
• Both food worker cards on site were expired.
• An employee did not wash their hands as required.
• A cutting board that was used with raw meat was not rinsed or sanitized.
• Multiple chemical bottles were not properly labeled.
• Fish appeared to be thawing in stagnant water.
• There was a gap under a door.
• Test strips were not available to test an in-use sanitizer solution.

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Sept. 11: 5 red points; 2 blue points.

Comments:

• Ground raw product was stored above whole/cut raw meat. Raw meats must be stored according to their cooking temperatures.
• The south ceiling had water damage.

Panda Express

4210 Martin Way E, Olympia

Sept. 11: 50 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Cooked rice was observed cooling in covered 2-inch-deep pans in the walk-in cold hold at the time of inspection.
• Teriyaki Chicken was hot held at 110-146 degrees on the serve line. Hot held TCS foods must be at or above 135 degrees.

Kozy’s Southbay In & Out

3425 Shincke Road NE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment (Deli)

Sept. 11: 35 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Garlic in an oil mixture was stored at room temperature.
• Cut lettuce and tomatoes were stored at greater than 41 degrees in a prep unit.

South Bay Grocery and Deli

3444 South Bay Road NE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Sept. 11: 30 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Workers did not have food worker cards at the time of inspection.
• The facility lacked a hand-wash sink.
• No probe tip thermometer was available.
• A sink was moved without prior approval.

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Sept. 11: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Half and half, Peets coffee and a hard-boiled egg were above 41 degrees in a cold hold unit.

Walmart

1401 Galaxy Drive NE, Lacey

Deli

Sept. 17: 25 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• An employee reportedly did not wash their hands before donning gloves to handle food products.

Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant

4520 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

Sept. 11: 15 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• Two food worker cards were expired.
• The hand-wash sinks at the bus station and the bar area were not equipped with disposable paper towels.
• Boxes of beef steaks were stored on the freezer floor. Food items must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

Buzz’s Bar and Grill

5018 Mud Bay Road NW, Olympia

Sept. 17: 15 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Coleslaw was held at 45 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
• The menu lacked asterisks next to food items that can be cooked to order.
• Sanitizer test strips were absent during the inspection.

Starbucks

537 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey

Sept. 12: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were expired.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

Budd Bay Café

525 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

Sept. 12: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Shellfish tags were not properly dated.
• Two prep cold hold units were between 43 and 44 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.
• The menu lacked asterisks next to items that would be ordered raw or undercooked. All such items must have an asterisk that directs readers to a consumer advisory.

Dairy Queen

4545 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey

Sept. 13: 15 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Beef patties were measured at 130-155 degrees in hot hold drawers. Hot held TCS foods must at or above 135 degrees.
• Sliced tomatoes in prep units were cold held at 44-48 degrees. Cold held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.

Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant

4820 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey

Sept. 13: 0 red points; 13 blue points.

Comments:

• Containers of TCS food items were not date marked.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.
• An ice-scoop holder had evidence of soil and slime build up.

Candlewood Suites

4440 Third Ave. SE, Lacey

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Sept. 11: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• The hand-wash sink had evidence of utensils and coffee cups stored in it. Hand-wash sinks must be accessible and free of obstructions.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

5116 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey

Sept. 12: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Most food worker cards were not available for verification.
• Shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes in the cook line were measured between 43-45 degrees.

Office Bar and Grill

2030 Mottman Road SW, Tumwater

Sept. 12: 10 red points; 10 blue points.

Comments:

• There was no thermometer in a two-door home-style fridge.
• The menu lacked a consumer advisory for foods that can be ordered raw or under-cooked.
• A chlorine sanitizer solution was too strong as prepared.
• The drain lines of a three-compartment sink lacked an air-gap.

Arbor Center Chevron

9335 Martin Way E, Olympia

Deli and Frozen Desserts

Sept. 16: 10 red points; 3 blue points.

Comments:

• An in-use sanitizer was too strong as prepared.
• Chicken was observed thawing at room temperature.

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Sept. 16: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Items in an open-air cold hold were at 50 degrees. Cold held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.

Octapas

610 Water St. SW, Olympia

Sept. 13: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Food worker cards were expired.
• TCS food products in the prep table were at 43 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.

McDonald’s

4640 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey

Sept. 13: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Cut lettuce in an under counter cold hold was measured at 47-48 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41 degrees.

Arirang Asian Market

7940 Martin Way E, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Sept. 17: 10 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• The packaging process for to-go fish cakes allowed the items to reach room temperature.

Olympia Seafood Company

411 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Sept. 13: 5 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

• Food items in a single door cold hold unit were 44 degrees rather than at or below 41 degrees.
• An in-use sanitizer solution was too weak as prepared.

South Bay Market

3425 Shincke Road NE, Olympia

Grocery Stores and Confectioneries

Sept. 11: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Hot dogs in the walk-in cold hold were measured at 45 degrees. Cold held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.

Hampton Inn and Suites

4301 Martin Way E, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Sept. 13: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Hard boiled eggs and milk were measured between 47-51 degrees.

Jimmy John’s

2370 Marvin Road NE, Suite C, Lacey

Sept. 16: 5 blue points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

• Cut lettuce was cold held at 45 degrees. Cold held TCS food items must be at or below 41 degrees.

No violations

• Aloha Acai Café . 4570 Avery Lane SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment.
• Circle K . 83000 Martin Way E, Olympia. Food Service Establishment.
• Taqueria Perez LLC . 3726 Pacific SE, Olympia (Commissary). Mobile Food Unit.