Food inspection results in Thurston County — Aug. 17, 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.

The Westwater Kitchen and Lounge

 2402 Lakeridge Way SW

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 8/5/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

15

0

Shellstock tags were not properly dated.

An approved written plan for non-continuously cooked chicken was not available.

Kabocha 

1909 Harrison Ave. NW

Mobile Food Unit

Inspection Date: 8/6/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

25

0

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.

Ay-Chihuahua Dawgs

625 Black Lake Blvd. SW Ste. 324

Mobile Food Unit (Cart)

Inspection Date: 8/7/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

Hot dogs in the cooler were observed at 44°F.

Safeway #1464

3215 Harrison Ave. NW

Coffee Shop

Inspection Date: 8/10/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

In-use quaternary ammonium sanitizer in the spray bottle was not detected. Sanitizer shall be maintained at the manufacturer-recommended concentration.

Safeway #1464

3215 Harrison Ave. NW

Bakery

Inspection Date: 8/10/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

0

5

Dishwasher sanitizing temperature was inadequate; dish temperature was <160°F. Dishwasher sanitizing temperature shall be at least 160°F.

Seoul Garden

7515 Martin Way E

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 8/10/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

5

0

TCS foods in the prep unit were observed at 44°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below.

The Leaning Maple

111 Washington St. NE, Olympia 98501

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 8/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

0

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.

Hot Ginger Pho

1401 Marvin Road NE #306

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 8/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

45

10

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.

Hannah's II 

123 5th Ave. SW

Food Service Establishment & Drinking Establishment

Inspection Date: 8/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

20

5

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.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

4022 Pacific Ave. SE

Food Service Establishment

Inspection Date: 8/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

10

0

Improper cold holding of TCS foods was observed; produce was above 41°F.

 

Albertsons #3417

3520 Pacific Ave. SE

Deli

Inspection Date: 8/11/2026

Red Points

Blue Points

Comments

30

0

TCS foods in hot holding were observed below 135°F.

TCS foods in the deli case were observed above 41°F.

NO VIOLATIONS

  • Far East | 218 4th Ave. West | Food Service Establishment | Aug. 6
  • Applebee's | 525 Sleater Kinney Road | Food Service Establishment | Aug. 10
  • Van's Burger | 7811 Yelm Highway SE | Food Service Establishment | Aug. 11
  • Yumeese | 625 Black Lake Blvd. SW | Food Service Establishment | Aug. 11
  • Share Tea | 4018 Pacific Ave. SE | Food Service Establishment | Aug. 11
  • China Clipper | 402 East Fourth Ave. | Food Service Establishment | Aug. 11

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