Food inspection results in Thurston County – March 2, 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. These 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.

Rosalinda Tortilleria Y Mas

4224 PACIFIC AVE. SE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/18/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

5

Food worker cards were not available upon request.

Chlorine test strips kit not available.

Safeway

3215 Harrison Ave. NW

Produce Cutting Area

Inspection Date: 2/17/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

0

Improper cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods: Bean sprouts were at 58°F.
All TCS must be kept at 41°F or below.

Young's Teriyaki 

1010 YELM AVE. E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/17/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

75

5

No designated Person in Charge (PIC) was present in the kitchen. A PIC must always be on site, show food safety knowledge, and actively manage risk factors.

No soap at the front handwashing sink. The kitchen handwashing sink had been moved to another location. All handwashing sinks must be fully stocked and easily accessible.

Two metal containers held pooled eggs (more than 10 eggs). Mixing four or more eggs in advance is not allowed.

Multiple foods were cooling in containers deeper than 2 inches and were covered.
All cooked foods must cool in shallow, uncovered pans (2 inches or less) and be placed on the top two shelves of reach-in units.

Cooked vegetables and sushi rice were stored at room temperature. All (TCS) foods must be kept under proper temperature control.

No thermometer was available. A thin-tip thermometer is required to check internal food temperatures.

The dishwasher reached a maximum water temperature of 103°F. Manufacturer requires at least 120°F.

Gravity Coffee

3520 PACIFIC AVE. SE

Coffee Shop

Inspection Date: 2/13/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

 In-use chlorine sanitizer solution concentration measured less than 50 ppm.

Aloha Acai Cafe

1621 HARRISON AVE. NW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/13/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

15

0

Certified food protection manager certificate unavailable. Food establishments shall have at least one certified food protection manager.

No written procedures or cleanup kit were available for vomit and diarrhea events. Food establishments must have written procedures and a cleanup kit for vomit and diarrhea incidents.

O.G.'s Smokehouse BBQ

111 TUMWATER BLVD. SE (Commissary)

Mobile Food Unit

Inspection Date: 2/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

25

0

Improper hot holding of (TCS): cooked meats were held below 135°F.

Smashed Halal Burger

2390 Marvin Road NE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

8

A whole onion was cut without being properly rinsed. All produce must be washed before cutting.

Chlorine sanitizer measured below 25 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizer must be maintained at 100 ppm.

Some nonfood contact surfaces were not clean.

Cafe Elite

3200 PACIFIC AVE. SE

Coffee Shop

Inspection Date: 2/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

5

The Person in Charge (PIC) could not answer basic food safety questions (illness reporting, temperatures) and was not maintaining Active Managerial Control.

Improper cold holding of time and temperature control for safety foods. Foods in two units were above 41°F.

No unit thermometers were present.

Inadequate equipment for temperature control. Three of four cold holding units are not able to keep (TCS) at 41°F or below.

Pints & Quarts Ale House 

1230 College St.

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/12/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

In-use quat sanitizer solution concentration measured less than 200 ppm.

Plum Street Espresso

1018 PLUM ST. SE

Espresso

Inspection Date: 2/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

5

The Person in Charge (PIC) was not performing duties to maintain Active Managerial Control.

Improper cold holding. (TCS) were above 41°F.

Wastewater was improperly disposed of when floor mats were cleaned outside.

Olympia Food Co-op

3111 Pacific Ave. SE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

40

5

The Person in Charge (PIC) was not performing duties to maintain Active Managerial Control.

Washington Food Worker Cards were expired.

Improper cooling of  (TCS) foods. Product depth was greater than 2 inches.

Improper cooling of (TCS) foods. Foods in the rear merchandiser were above 41°F.

The thermal dish machine did not have an irreversible temperature indicator.

McDonald's 

1325 Marvin Road N.E.

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

10

The warewashing machine is not providing adequate sanitizer strength. Quaternary sanitizer must be 200–300 ppm, but the current rinse is below 100 ppm.

Sanitizer for wiping towels measured 10 ppm chlorine. Must be clear and maintained at 100 ppm chlorine.

Julia's Bakery LLC

7209 Martin Way E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

Obtain test to prepare and monitor chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm chlorine

Saigon Rendezvous

117 5TH AVE. SW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/10/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

5

Dishes were in the hand sink, and it took over 2 minutes to get warm water. Hand sinks must be kept clear, fully stocked, and provide hot water quickly.

Date marking was missing or done incorrectly. High-risk foods must be date marked and kept no more than 7 days.

Nonfood contact containers were used for storage.

Starbucks

4700 Avery Lane SE

Coffee Shop

Inspection Date: 2/10/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

0

Handwashing sink access blocked by objects.

Meconi's Italian Subs

1018 Capitol Way South

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/10/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

Thermal dish machine irreversible temperature indicator absent (e.g. strips, thermometer irreversible

McCoy's Tavern 

418 4th Ave. East

Drinking Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/9/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

0

A bucket was in the hand sink, and no paper towels were available. Hand sinks must be kept clear and stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.

No vomit and diarrhea (V&D) kit or plan was available. All facilities must have a V&D kit and plan on site.

Schwartz's

124 4TH AVE. East

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/9/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

35

5

Various expired Food Worker Cards (FWCs). FWCs must be current and available on site at all times.

Hand wash sink was used as a dump sink. Hand wash sinks are for handwashing only.

Date marking for cream cheese was incorrect (10 days marked). High-risk items like cream cheese must not exceed a 7-day shelf life.

No  (V&D) written plan or kit was available. All food establishments must have a V&D plan and kit on site at all times.

Build-up observed on bagel rod (food contact surface). Food contact surfaces must be clean and free of build-up.

Nisqually Chevron Extra Mile

10246 MARTIN WAY E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/6/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

(TCS) foods were cold-held at 44–45°F.

Bastard Pies

4520 INTELCO LOOP SE BLDG 4 (commissary)

Mobile Food Unit

Inspection Date: 2/5/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Improper cold holding of (TCS) was observed: arugula, brisket, and sausage measured 42–44°F.

Starbucks

 2350 Marvin Road NE

Coffee Shop

Inspection Date: 2/5/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Some Food Worker Cards (FWCs) were unavailable. All food workers must have a valid Washington FWC available upon request.

Qdoba 

 2400 Marvin Road NE Suite D

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/5/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

0

One hand wash sink was missing soap, and another had the hot water turned off. Hand wash sinks must be stocked with warm water, soap, paper towels, and a trash receptacle.

The Brick on Trosper

709 Trosper Road SW

Food Service Establishment & Drinking Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/5/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

5

No Certified Food Protection Manager available upon request. Repeat red violations were observed.

Expired or missing Food Worker Cards (FWCs) were not available at inspection.

Handwash sink was blocked and missing soap.

Food contact surfaces (potato dicer mounted on wall) had visible build-up and debris.

Madres Espresso

3210 COOPER POINT Road NW

Coffee Shop

Inspection Date: 2/4/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

0

Cannabidiol was added to drinks by employees at customer request. Per Washington Administrative Code 033-15, foods must be protected from contamination by unsafe or unapproved additives.

TESC - Greenery

CAB Building 1st Floor

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/4/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

0

Improper Cold Holding of (TCS). Tomatoes and lettuce were on ice at 40–51°F, but not fully submerged to food level.

Ralph's Thriftway

1908 4th Ave. East

Deli (Subway, Burrito Bar)

Inspection Date: 2/4/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Improper Cold Holding of (TCS). Burrito and pasta were cold-held at 46°F and 43°F.

Pizza Hut

205 Kenyon Road NW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/4/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Various Food Worker Cards (FWCs) were expired. All FWC shall be up to date and available upon request. 

Olympia Food Co-op

921 North Rogers

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/4/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

3

Inadequate handwashing facilities, handwash sink blocked by grocery baskets in basin. Handwashing facilities shall be readily accessible to allow adequate handwashing to occur. 

Boulevard Tavern

2221 PACIFIC AVE SE

Drinking Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/4/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

Dish machine sanitizer test strips absent. (chlorine) 

Taqueria Perez LLC

3726 Pacific Ave. SE - Commissary

Mobile Food Unit

Inspection Date: 2/3/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

 In-use chlorine sanitizer solution concentration measured less than 10 ppm.

Rush In Alaskan Dumplings LLC

205 4th Ave. E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/3/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

0

The Person in Charge was not performing duties to maintain active managerial control.

Whole shell raw eggs were stored on the top shelf above five ready-to-eat foods.

Improper cold holding of  (TCS) voods. TCS foods in two units were above 41°F. Unit 1 foods were approximately 43°F; Unit 2 foods were approximately 50°F.

Equal Latin Restaurant LLC

2752 PACIFIC AVE. SE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/3/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

Improper ware washing. Dish machine not properly sanitizing, 0PPM chlorine.

Main Chinese Buffet 

5580 Martin Way

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/3/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

75

0

Observed person in charge not performing duties to maintain active managerial control.

Observed a food worker washing hands over gloves after finishing a task.

Raw chicken was stored above raw pork.

Cooked pork was cooling in a covered container with food depth greater than 2 inches.

Cut lettuce at 45°F and sliced cantaloupe at 43°F.

In-use chlorine sanitizer measured above 200 ppm.

Safeway

4280 Martin Way E 

Deli

Inspection Date: 2/2/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Improper cold holding of time and temperature control for safety. A meat patty in the breakfast cold-hold unit was 41–45°F.

Domino's

1110 GALAXY DRIVE NE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 2/2/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Several expired food worker cards found. Have those employees renew their food worker cards by 02/17/26

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  • KatAshe

    I’m so pleased to see the restaurant inspection reports. I’ve missed seeing this since giving up my subscription to the Olympian some years ago.

    Thanks JOLT

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  • Tanker1982

    I do get the Olympian report but I would encourage you to continue in the JOLT

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  • SecondOtter

    I don't know why JOLT dropped the restaurant inspection reports in the past. Let's keep them from now on. Having had a case of food poisoning from a franchised restaurant, (which I will never go to again), these reports are important and provide a valuable service to the public.

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  • mathisje

    Concur with others. This report is a valuable service and I hope JOLT will continue to display. Don't overreact to numbers unless they are egregious or repeats. I've seen scores of 70 more. For me, 30 is getting concerning. Of course, many deficiencies by themselves can get you sick. I've rarely seen a perfect score.

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  • johnvaneenwyk

    Yes! Thank you for the food report.

    Tuesday, March 3 Report this

  • DarHitchens

    Yes, Please keep this vital information in the JOLT. Food poisoning is no laughing matter and quite dangerous. Our County inspectors are doing a fine Job keeping the restaurant owners in line and stop taking short cuts to provide safe food to serve the public. I am astounded as some of the high terrible scores.

    Tuesday, March 3 Report this

  • nonnanancy

    I'd like to see followup reports that issues were corrected. Some parts of the country put big stickers on their front door with their ratings.

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  • Snevets

    Thank you.

    Wednesday, March 4 Report this

  • vloveland

    How can we get a system where health ratings are posted on the door like they are in Federal Way? I’ve gotten sick 4 times in Thurston County. It is so hard to navigate the food inspection website. I wish they would integrate food safety into Google maps.

    Almost all of the times the food had not been kept cold enough

    Tahoma valley grill at the Golf course in Yelm…

    Zen sushi Tumwater

    Left bank pastry and the Burger king in Rochester have all left me with stomach cramps.

    Health inspection rating should be required on every restaurant entrance.

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