Food inspection results in Thurston County — Oct. 5, 2026

No Person in Charge (PIC) was present. Employee covering from another store was unfamiliar with specific processes. A trained PIC shall be present at all times. Train employees before starting shifts.

Multiple food worker cards were missing. Current food worker cards shall be available on site. Establish a system to track and store cards within 14 days.

Sandwiches, milk, and pico de gallo were observed at 42–48°F in various cold-holding units. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods shall be held at 41°F or below. Move pico de gallo to a colder unit. A hold order will be placed on the sandwiches, which were at 48°F.

Vomit and diarrhea cleanup plan and kit were not available. A cleanup plan and kit shall be available and ready for use. Create both before the next routine inspection.

Milk, half-and-half, potatoes, meat, and lettuce under prep unit by stove were observed at 43–49°F. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below. Corrected on site (CDI). Employee lowered the unit temperature. Monitor throughout the day; service or repair if issues persist.

Back-of-house warewashing temperature was 153.6°F. Warewashing equipment shall reach and maintain the required temperature per manufacturer recommendations. Service immediately and ensure proper temperature is reached.

Handwashing sink was taped off. Food worker reported using the 3-compartment sink. Handwashing sink shall be properly stocked and functioning. Correct within 14 days.

Lemons for lemonade were washed in a private residence. Home storage and preparation of food is not allowed. Food establishment plans to use the school kitchen for produce washing going forward.

No vomit and diarrhea cleanup plan was available. A written plan is required.

Repeat red violations indicate a lack of active managerial control (AMC). Facilities shall have managers and Persons in Charge (PICs), who actively address violations and ensure long-term correction. Complete compliance schedule and retrain employees.

No item stamp or timer was used for boba under Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). TPHC foods shall be documented when removed from temperature control and discarded within 4 hours. Employee stated the discard time was 3:00 PM but failed to press the timer button. Corrected on site (CDI).

Unmarked cleaning solution was left out in the facility. Chemical solution bottles shall be properly labeled. Label spray bottle immediately. Corrected on site (CDI).

No vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit or plan was available. No written TPHC procedures were available on site. Written procedures shall be available to all employees, along with a vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit. Email a copy of the procedures before reinspection.

Bags of non-dairy creamer were stored on the hallway floor. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Move products or provide shelving.

Handwashing sink was blocked at the start of inspection. Handwashing station shall be accessible at all times. Corrected on site (CDI).

1-door under-counter cold-holding unit was at 44°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Service unit to maintain 41°F or below.

Ice scoop was stored in the ice bin. Store scoop in a clean, dry location.

Multiple foods were not properly date marked. Opened and prepared foods shall be date marked and used within the required time under Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-215. Implement date marking and train staff. Due to repeat violation, a compliance schedule was established. Inspector will return within 2 weeks to verify compliance.