HEALTH INSPECTIONS

Originally published August 22, 2001

ESTABLISHMENT DATE TYPE RED BLUE

Plaza Jalisco Aug. 9 Followup 50 12

5815 Lacey Blvd., Lacey

COMMENTS: Red -- Shredded beef was cooling in food depths above 8 inches. Proper depth is less than 2 inches. Tamales, chilis, eggs, Mexican rice, beans were kept hot at 109°F to 125°F at steam table and food warmer. Cardboard box of raw hamburgers was kept on rack above cooked meats. Raw meats should be kept on bottom shelf. Repeat violation. Blue -- Floor at hot line is very much damaged and no longer easily cleanable. Repeat violation. Cleaning is needed under equipment at hot line. Wiping cloths didn't have any residual of sanitizer. All food workers must have food-handler card. Repeat violation. General -- Reinspection will be conducted.

IHOP Restaurant Aug. 9 Routine 10 15

Cooper Point Road, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Shell eggs were found at 65°F to 67°F at lot line. Insufficient ice was used for cold holding. Blue -- Wiping cloths at hot line didn't have any residual of sanitizer. Wiping cloths must be returned to sanitizer bucket between uses. General -- Temperatures in reach-in and walk-in coolers were great. Compliance rating: 94 percent.

SoHo Teriyaki Aug. 9 Routine 0 8

1001 Cooper Point Road, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Repeat violation: In-use dispensing utensils (rice molds, spoons, etc.) with residue to foods should be kept in iced water (45°F or colder) or very hot water (140° or above). Ledge inside ice machine needs cleaning and sanitizing on a routine basis. General -- Hot temperatures of chicken teriyaki were great. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

Subway Sandwiches and Salads Aug. 9 Routine 10 0

1001 Cooper Point Road, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Sliced cooked chicken was kept at open-top refrigerated make table between 40°F (bottom of insert) to 55°F (top of container). Inserts were filled up completely. Correction: Amount of food in inserts was reduced. Blue -- None noted. General -- Very good hot holding. Temperatures of foods in walk-in cooler were excellent. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

Burger King Aug. 9 Routine 0 7

4830 Yelm Highway S.E., Lacey

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Some tiles around mop sink still not repaired, making cleaning difficult. Several employees have expired food-handler's cards. General -- Latch on walk-in needs repair. Facility clean. Good hot and cold holding. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

Capitol City Subway Aug. 9 Routine 0 0

8105 Martin Way, Lacey

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Facility was very clean and well maintained. Very good hot and cold holding temperatures. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

San Francisco Street Bakery Aug. 9 Routine 0 0

Olympia Farmers Market, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Napkins and disposable gloves used to minimize direct hand-to-food contact. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Casa Mia Aug. 9 Routine 0 2

716 Plum St., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted Blue -- Dust buildup in walk-in refrigerator cooler, fan, ceiling, especially under shelves below cooler. Fan above mixer needs cleaning. Lights above grills need guards or coated bulbs. General -- All workers on duty had food-handler cards. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Fishbowl Pub Aug. 10 Routine 20 11

515 Jefferson, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Replace broken paper towel holder at hand-wash sink. Hand soap not present at hand-wash sink. Box of mozzarella cheese on floor in main storage area. Should be placed in refrigerator upon delivery. 68°F. Tomato-vegetable soup in steam warmer at 120°F. Should be initially heated to 140°F and steam warmer must be preheated to above 140°F before food is placed in it. Blue -- Replace broken thermometer in deli fridge. Bag of potatoes and tomatoes store 6 inches above floor. Flies present in kitchen and throughout back of establishment. General -- Disposable gloves used to minimize hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Final cooking temperatures of fish properly above 140°F. Compliance rating: 92 percent.

Firenze Aug. 10 Routine 0 0

430 Legion Way, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Gloves and utensils used to minimize hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Aztec Lanes Aug. 10 Routine 0 0

2825 Martin Way, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- None noted. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Swantown Inn Bed and Breakfast Aug. 10 Routine 0 0

1431 11th Ave. S.E., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- General operation looks very good. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

The Coffee Plant Aug. 10 Routine 0 3

218 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Paper towels stored on food in back storage area. General -- General operation looks very clean. Compliance rating: 99 percent.

Meconi's Italian Subs II Aug. 10 Routine 10 11

1051 Capitol Way S., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red --Cut lunchmeat found at temperature ranges of 48°F to 53°F in refrigerators under counters and cold-holding unit. Meats must be at 45°F or below. Blue --Need to obtain more accurate thermometer. No sanitizer found in solution. All workers have food-handler's card. Back door to kitchen found propped open. General -- None noted. Compliance rating: 95 percent.

Oliver's Northwest Aug. 10 Routine 10 2

900 Capitol Way S., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Cook's make case refrigerator 64°F on top (potato salad), 48-51°F in bottom (beef), adjust or service unit immediately to provide 45°F maximum to all foods. Blue -- Provide bulb shields in dishwasher area. Food-handler's cards or copies not accessible. General -- Proper food storage observed in two kitchens and lounge. Compliance rating: 97 percent.

Salvation Army Aug. 10 Routine 30 7

900 Capitol Way S., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red --In walk-in refrigerator, noodles in water, salmon mixture was 60°F and 67°F in middle, in covered pans. Sneeze guards adequate. Good hot and cold food temperatures. Blue -- Food-handler's cards needed. Lighting is poor in back of walk-in freezer. General -- None noted. Compliance rating: 91 percent.

*POINTS KEY: Red violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illness and must be corrected at the time of inspection. Blue violations relate to the overall cleanliness and condition of operation and should be corrected by next inspection. Any establishment receiving more than 35 red or 60 total points is automatically reinspected within two weeks. If an establishment exceeds those limits twice in a calendar year, it is mandatorily closed for at least 24 hours.

Comments are taken directly from latest county inspection reports, which are available at each food establishment and at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office. If you have any questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-786-5490.

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