Food inspection results in Thurston County – March 23, 2026

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Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and blue.

Red violations are the most serious and are most likely to cause food-borne illness. The violations must be corrected immediately or within a deadline set by the health officer.

Blue violations relate to cleanliness and facility conditions, and are corrected on a set compliance schedule.

A reinspection is required if:

  • Red points exceed 45, or
  • Total red and blue points exceed 65.

If red points exceed 100 and inspectors find poor managerial control, the establishment may be shut down. Closures can also happen at any time if there is an immediate health hazard, regardless of score. Reopening requires proof that all violations have been corrected.

McDonald's #04368

2611 HARRISON AVE. NW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

0

Cold-held foods (eggs, bacon) in the walk-in cooler were observed with missing or exceeded date marking and were not discarded. Proper date marking procedures shall be followed.

Sanitizer solution was observed above manufacturer-recommended concentration levels. Sanitizer shall be maintained at proper concentration.

L & L Hawaiian BBQ

5312 LITTLEROCK ROAD SW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

30

0

Food Worker Card (FCS) was observed invalid. FWC shall be obtained from foodworkercard.wa.gov and kept valid.

Pork chops on the grill were observed hot holding at 116–120°F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall be held at 135°F or above.

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

222 N CAPITOL WAY Suite 114

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

3

Multiple brunch items were observed without an asterisk. Items offered raw or undercooked shall be marked with an asterisk linked to a consumer advisory.

Tuna product was observed thawing in reduced oxygen packaging. Reduced oxygen packaged seafood shall be thawed with the package opened or broken.

Little Caesars

805 COLLEGE ST. SE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

Multiple brunch items were observed without an asterisk. Items offered raw or undercooked shall be marked with an asterisk linked to a consumer advisory.

In-use sanitizer solution was observed below 200 parts per million. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall be maintained between 200–400 parts per million.

McDonald's #35988 

1335 Cooper Point Road SW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

25

0

Beef patties were observed cooking at 140–147°F. Meat shall be cooked to required minimum internal temperature before service.

Wok & Teriyaki

2533 MARVIN ROAD NE Suite A

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/16/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

30

3

Beef was observed cooling in plastic wrap in the walk-in cooler at 53–60°F. Other chicken items were properly cooling uncovered. Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall be cooled uncovered in shallow pans (2 inches or less) or by other approved methods.

Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods in the prep unit by the grill were observed at 44–45°F. Foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below.

In-use utensils for rice were observed stored in standing water.

Freshii 

1200 COOPER POINT ROAD SW STE 210 PMB 400

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/16/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

5

Rice noodles were observed past the use-by date. Yogurt (yo-cream) was observed without a use-by date or sticker. Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall not exceed date marking limits and shall be properly labeled and discarded.

Lower section of white plastic pipe under prep sink was observed loose and disconnected. Pipe was falling off. Backflow system shall be maintained in good repair.

Mexi's Antojitos

7914 MARTIN WAY E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/17/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

5

No hot water available for sinks.

Choose products from vendor must be properly labeled with source, contact information, and major ingredients. 

Mekong 

119 COLUMBIA ST. NW # 25

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/17/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

50

0

Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was not observed. Each facility shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site.

Applicable foods were observed without date marking. High-risk foods shall be properly date marked.

No vomit and diarrhea clean-up plan or kit was observed. All facilities shall have a clean-up plan and kit on site.

Spring rolls (covered in prep unit) and cooked chicken were observed cooling improperly. Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall be cooled uncovered in 2 inches or less until 41°F or below.

Martin Way Diner

2423 4th Ave. East

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/17/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

45

0

Person in Charge was not observed maintaining active managerial control. Repeat violation (5).

Improper cooling of Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods was observed. Foods were greater than 2 inches in depth, covered, and held between 41°F and 135°F. Items included potatoes on counter, potatoes above oven, and cooked beef in walk-in. Whole potatoes were cooling in multiple layers.

Improper cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods in prep unit was observed above 41°F.

Improper consumer advisory was observed. Foods marked as cooked to order were inaccurate. Repeat violation (5).

Kentucky Fried Chicken / Long John Silvers #748051

8030 Martin Way East

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/17/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Invalid food worker cards.

Bacco Trattoria Italiana

9321 MARTIN WAY E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 3/18/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

45

0

Food worker cards were not available. All workers shall have current food worker cards available upon request.

Shellstock tags were not marked with proper dates. Shellstock tags shall be kept for 90 days and include the dates when the first and last product in the batch is sold or used.

More than four eggs (yolks and whites) were observed combined and stored. No more than four eggs may be combined and stored for later use.

Cherry tomatoes in prep cold hold and pasta at room temperature were observed cooling improperly. Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall be cooled in 2-inch amounts or less, uncovered in the walk-in cooler, until 41°F or below. Cooling shall begin immediately once product reaches 135°F.

Multiple items on the chalkboard menu were observed served undercooked without a consumer advisory. All proteins that may be served undercooked shall be marked with an asterisk (*) linked to a consumer advisory.

Bailey's IGA

10333 State Highway 12 SW

Deli

Inspection Date: 3/18/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

45

0

Person in Charge was unable to demonstrate food safety knowledge and active managerial control, as evidenced by repeat red violations. Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was not observed.

Chicken in hot holding unit was observed at 115–131°F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall be hot held at 135°F or above.

Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods in grab-and-go cold holding were observed at 46°F. Foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below.

Thin tip thermometer was not available. Dial stem thermometer was not accurate within ±2°F and is not adequate for this operation.

Tacos California - Lucid #5

1302 TRACEY ST. SE (Commissary CA Tacos) / C45695G

Mobile Food Unit

Inspection Date: 3/18/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

10

In-use sanitizer solution was observed above 200 parts per million. Chlorine sanitizer shall be maintained at 100 parts per million.

Water supply was not verified as food-grade potable water. Hose was not equipped with an anti-siphon device. Water supply shall be potable and protected with an approved backflow prevention device.

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