Here are Thurston County food safety scores for May 1

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.

Walmart

5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater

Deli

April 17: 20 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge and food workers did not have basic knowledge about standard cold- and hot-holding temperatures and the danger zone.

  • Three food worker cards were expired.

  • The front hand wand-washing sink did not have hot water.

La Quinta Inn and Suites

4704 Park Center Ave. NE, Lacey

Food Service Establishment

April 25: 5 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • An employee had an expired food worker card.

Domino’s Pizza

3225 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

April 11: 0 red points; 5 blue points.

Comments:

  • A sanitizing solution in a bucket was too weak as prepared.

No violations

  • Walmart Bakery, Grocery Stores and Confectioneries, Produce Cutting Area, Meat Market, 5900 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater

  • Mother’s Roots Kitchen, 700 Capitol Way N., Olympia