HEALTH INSPECTIONS

Originally published December 26, 2001

ESTABLISHMENT DATE TYPE RED BLUE

Sakura Japanese Restaurant Dec. 18 Routine 0 0

1015 College St. S., Lacey

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Very significant improvements in operation and cleaning. The restaurant is now clean, and temperature control is good. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Rustica Ristorante Italiano Dec. 18 Routine 0 2

4315 Sixth Ave. S.E., Lacey

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Additional cleaning needed under equipment, corners and edges. Resurface worn surfaces to have all surfaces smooth, nonabsorbent and daily cleanable. General -- Temperature control, sanitizing and general operation look very good. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Ace BBQ Dec. 18 Routine 0 0

6828 Martin Way, Olympia

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Temperature, sanitizing and general operation look good. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Meconi's Italian Subs Dec. 17 Routine 0 5

5225 Lacey Blvd., Lacey

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Resurfacing in progress to repair floor, walls and ceiling remodeling plans (all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces must be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Floor, wall and ceiling damage must be sealed. Plans must be submitted for relocation of sinks and other equipment. Check with City of Lacey Building Department for permit requirements. General -- Temperature control and general operation looks good. Compliance rating: 99 percent.

Sampan Dec. 14 Routine 0 0

922 Mensley, Olympia

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

J-Vee Cafe Dec. 17 Routine 0 0

3720 Pacific Ave., Lacey

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

Crazee Espresso Dec. 17 Routine 0 0

640 Woodland Square Loop, Lacey

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Temperature control and general operation look good. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

The Ranch Kitchen Dec. 14 Routine 0 0

10841 Kennedy Creek Road, Olympia

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Excellent temperatures (hot and cold). Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Falls Terrace Restaurant Dec. 14 Routine 0 20

106 Deschutes Way, Tumwater

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Bar: Scoop was not used to fill ice in beverage glass (worker used glass). Metal ledge inside ice machine (downstairs) needs cleaning and sanitizing. Fan grids and back area of undercounter refrigerator at cook line need cleaning, repeat violation. Ceiling (inside) of microwave oven needs cleaning. Pest control measures must be more effective. Evidence of pest presence was noted in downstairs storage area. Ceiling tiles of downstairs storage area need replacement. General -- Excellent temperatures (hot and cold). Compliance rating: 95 percent.

Patrick's Dec. 13 Routine 0 0

621 Capitol Way S., Olympia

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Good proper cooling methods practiced. Gloves used to minimize hand-to-food contact. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Chopsticks Dec. 13 Routine 0 0

119 Fifth Ave. W., Olympia

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Hot holding food temperatures properly above 140°F. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Portabella Dec. 13 Routine 0 0

900 Capitol Way S., Olympia

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- None noted. General -- Proper cooling methods observed. Disposable gloves used to minimize hand-to-food contact. Compliance rating: 100 percent.

Joy Joy Teriyaki Dec. 17 Routine 15 20

6120 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater

-COMMENTS: Red -- Sliced beef was hot held at 129°F. Hot holding must be at 140°F or above. Do not turn grill off when hot holding. Blue -- Sanitizing solution was not prepared and used in the kitchen area. General -- Cold temperatures were very good. Compliance rating: 95 percent.

Sushi Boat Dec. 13 Routine 5 18

8205 Martin Way S.E., Lacey

-COMMENTS: Red -- Observed hand-to-food contact by workers making salad and sushi rolls. Need utensils, gloves, etc. Blue -- Most of the refrigerators and walk-in did not have thermometers. Obtain refrigerator thermometer for each unit by Dec. 27. Knife stored between counters. Large container of frozen chicken sitting on floor. Pieces between 37°F and 67°F (outside surface temperature). Must thaw in refrigerator or under cold, running water. Fingerprint grime collecting on walk-in door. Light in freezer does not work. General -- Very clean kitchen, sushi boat area. Compliance rating: 96 percent.

Fairway View Restaurant Dec. 14 Routine 0 18

5225 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia

-COMMENTS: Red -- None noted. Blue -- Grime collecting on shelf/wall below heated pick-up window. Grease, etc. collecting under fryer/grill. Floor damage in dishwasher area. Water debris collecting on inside of ice machine. Box of lids/cups on floor in wait station area, bags of lids/cups on floor in bar area. Two food handler cards missing. Obtain and post by Dec. 28, 2001. General -- None noted. Compliance rating: 96 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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