HEALTH INSPECTIONS

Originally published September 26, 2001

ESTABLISHMENT DATE TYPE RED BLUE

Denny's Restaurant Sept. 19 Routine 10 8

1616 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Shell eggs, packaged turkey breast slices and liquid eggs were kept cold between 45°F and 52°F. Cold holding must be consistent at 45°F or below. Blue -- Food racks in walk-in cooler need cleaning. Several employees' food-handler cards were missing. General -- Good use of gloves on cook line, and hot holding was very good. Compliance rating: 96 percent.

The Oyster House Sept. 19 Routine 15 3

320 Fourth Ave., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- At the grill line, hand-washing between handling raw meats and ready-to-eat foods was not observed. Blue -- Broken thermometer in deli refrigerator. General -- Good hot holding temperatures. Compliance rating: 97 percent.

Happy Teriyaki VIII Sept. 19 Reinspct 35 3

2915 Harrison Ave., Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Scrambled eggs were being cooled in covered container and were at a temperature of 56°F. Foods being cooled should not be covered. A piece of raw chicken was found with cooked meats kept at steam table. Blue -- Raw pork slices, partially frozen, were being thawed at room temperature. Thawing must take place under cold running water or in the walk-in cooler. General -- Temperatures of chicken in walk-in cooler were very good. Facility is much cleaner. Compliance rating: 90 percent.

Casa Mia Sept. 18 Routine 0 10

4426 Martin Way, Lacey

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Back door was open. It should be kept closed unless a screen door or down-draft fan is installed. Food-handler cards were not available for inspection. Carpeted rugs were used at front food-preparation area. Nonabsorbent rugs must be used at all food-preparation and dish-washing areas. General -- Temperatures were excellent. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

El Sarape II Sept. 17 Routine 0 10

1200 Cooper Point Road, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Carpeted rugs must be removed from food-preparation area. They must be nonabsorbent. Inside of undercounter refrigerator at hot line needs cleaning. All workers must obtain food-handler cards. General -- All hot and cold temperatures were excellent. Good use of gloves. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

Café Au Lait Sept. 19 Routine 10 8

Target Plaza, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Dairy products were kept in undercounter refrigerator between 47°F-48°F. They should be kept at 45°F or below. Blue -- Sanitizing solution was not at required concentration. Cardboard boxes of cups were stored directly on floor. They must be at least 6 inches off the floor. General -- Very well-maintained facility. Compliance rating: 96 percent.

Panda Express Sept. 19 Routine 50 7

Westfield Shoppingtown Capital mall, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Several products were kept in walk-in cooler at 48°F-50°F. Cold holding must be kept at 45°F or below. Rice was being cooled in covered container and temperature was 66°F-71°F. Cooling must be done in uncovered container and placed in walk-in cooler. Pooled eggs were kept in refrigerator at hot line at 49°F. Temperature for cold holding is 45°F or below. Toxic chemical in spray bottle was kept above clean kitchen utensils. They should be stored below utensils. Blue -- All food workers must obtain current food-handler card. Floor tiles were missing at dish-washing area. Compliance rating: 86 percent.

Ramblin Jack's Sept. 6 Routine 0 0

Olympia Farmers Market

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Good hot-holding temperatures. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Genoas on the Bay Sept. 6 Routine 0 0

Olympia Farmers Market

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Good hot-holding temperatures. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Plaza Jalisco Sept. 12 Routine 30 5

5212 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater

COMMENTS: Red -- Large pots of cooked beans and enchilada sauce were being cooled at room temperature. Blue -- Food racks in walk-in cooler need serious cleaning and sanitizing. Walls and floors of walk-in cooler need cleaning. Door of cabinet at soda pop station needs repair. It's damaged and no longer cleanable. Compliance rating: None noted.

Fourth Avenue Tavern Sept. 13 Routine 0 0

210 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

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

Steamboat Coffee Shop Sept. 13 Routine 10 0

5034 Steamboat Island Road, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Dairy products were kept in refrigerator at 49°F-54°F. Temperature in cooler was measured at 55°F. Cooler appeared to be malfunctioning. Blue -- None noted. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

Valley Espresso Sept. 12 Routine 10 0

Tumwater Valley Drive, Tumwater

COMMENTS: Red -- Paper towels must be provided for hand-washing sink. Blue -- None noted. General -- Very good temperatures. Compliance rating: 98 percent.

Blue Heron Bakery Sept. 14 Routine 10 8

4935 Mud Bay Road, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Paper towels were not provided for hand-washing at front area and in restroom. Blue -- Door of brown refrigerator at espresso service is very damaged and no longer easily cleanable. Several workers on schedule for this week do not have food-handler cards. Compliance rating: 96 percent.

Eagan's Drive-in Sept. 14 Routine 10 11

1420 Harrison Drive, Olympia

COMMENTS: Red -- Soap was not provided for hand-washing at front area. Blue -- Thermometer was not provided to check food temperatures. Metal ledge inside ice machine needs cleaning and sanitizing on a routine daily basis. Cleaning is needed under deep fryers. Area around grill also needed cleaning. General -- Very good food temperatures. Compliance rating: 95 percent.

Brewery City Pizza Sept. 13 Routine 10 3

5150 Capitol Blvd. S.E., Tumwater

COMMENTS: Red -- Pizza meats at make-table inserts were not kept evenly at 45°F or less. Top parts were 52°F-54°F. Bottom parts were 43°F-44°F. Blue -- Areas around doors of undercounter refrigerator at make table need cleaning and sanitizing. General -- Facility well maintained. Compliance rating: 97 percent.

Happy Teriyaki V Sept. 13 Routine 0 13

5103 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Ceiling and base of wall of dry storage area must be repaired. Damaged weather strip at back door must be repaired or replaced. Motor boards must be installed for engines of reach-in coolers. Chicken reach-in cooler needs cleaning and sanitizing. General -- Temperatures very good. Compliance rating: 97 percent.

Bienvenue Café Sept. 13 Routine 0 0

7237 Linderson Way, Tumwater

COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Excellent hot and cold temperatures. Very good cooling. Very good use of gloves. Facility well maintained. Compliance rating: 100 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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