By Vanessa Casabuena
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.
The Westwater Kitchen and Lounge
2402 Lakeridge Way SW
Food Service Establishment
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Inspection Date: 8/5/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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15
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0
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Shellstock tags were not properly dated.
An approved written plan for non-continuously cooked chicken was not available.
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Kabocha
1909 Harrison Ave. NW
Mobile Food Unit
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Inspection Date: 8/6/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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25
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0
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Acidified rice was observed cooling overnight in 4-inch depths in the prep unit. Cooling is not permitted on the mobile food unit and shall be done at the commissary. Foods shall be cooled in shallow pans less than 2 inches deep unless time/temperature tracking is validated with logs.
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Ay-Chihuahua Dawgs
625 Black Lake Blvd. SW Ste. 324
Mobile Food Unit (Cart)
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Inspection Date: 8/7/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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5
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0
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Hot dogs in the cooler were observed at 44°F.
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Safeway #1464
3215 Harrison Ave. NW
Coffee Shop
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Inspection Date: 8/10/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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0
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5
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In-use quaternary ammonium sanitizer in the spray bottle was not detected. Sanitizer shall be maintained at the manufacturer-recommended concentration.
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Safeway #1464
3215 Harrison Ave. NW
Bakery
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Inspection Date: 8/10/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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0
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5
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Dishwasher sanitizing temperature was inadequate; dish temperature was <160°F. Dishwasher sanitizing temperature shall be at least 160°F.
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Seoul Garden
7515 Martin Way E
Food Service Establishment
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Inspection Date: 8/10/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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5
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0
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TCS foods in the prep unit were observed at 44°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below.
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The Leaning Maple
111 Washington St. NE, Olympia 98501
Food Service Establishment
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Inspection Date: 8/11/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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20
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0
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Handwash sink in the coffee/espresso bar was blocked. Handwash sinks shall remain accessible, properly equipped, and unblocked at all times.
Potatoes in the back-of-house Avantco cooler were observed at 46–47°F; unit temperature was 41°F.
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Hot Ginger Pho
1401 Marvin Road NE #306
Food Service Establishment
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Inspection Date: 8/11/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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45
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10
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Person in charge was not designated, active managerial control duties were not performed, and no certified food protection manager was on staff.
Food worker cards were unavailable for several employees.
TCS foods in the steam table were observed at 122–130°F.
TCS foods in prep units and dorm-style refrigerators were observed above 41°F.
Dorm-style refrigerators were not maintaining required temperatures and are not approved for commercial use.
Faucet at the main cook stove was leaking.
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Hannah's II
123 5th Ave. SW
Food Service Establishment & Drinking Establishment
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Inspection Date: 8/11/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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20
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5
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Hot dogs were past the required date-marking/discard date.
Half-and-half in the Pepsi cold hold was 43°F, and French fries in the Red Bull merchandiser were 52°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below.
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Five Guys Burgers and Fries
4022 Pacific Ave. SE
Food Service Establishment
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Inspection Date: 8/11/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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10
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0
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Improper cold holding of TCS foods was observed; produce was above 41°F.
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Albertsons #3417
3520 Pacific Ave. SE
Deli
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Inspection Date: 8/11/2026
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Red Points
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Blue Points
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Comments
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30
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0
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TCS foods in hot holding were observed below 135°F.
TCS foods in the deli case were observed above 41°F.
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NO VIOLATIONS
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