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Restaurants to avoid, based on Dec. 10th Health Dept. inspections

These are the latest health inspection results. I've only listed those with 40 or more red points. (At the bottom, I've listed the places with ZERO points, the best of the best, healthwise.)

You can look up all food safety inspections here:

https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-health-and-social-services/environmental-health/food-safety/food-safety-look-up

Nori Sushi and Teriyaki

2915 Harrison Ave. NW, Ste. 205, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Dec. 2: 60 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • The person-in-charge was present, answered questions and the establishment had a valid certified food protection manager. However, there were multiple repeat cooling violations.
  • Raw beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods.
  • Soup was improperly cooled overnight with an unapproved method.
  • Sushi rice was hot held at a sushi bar at 88 degrees and not under time as a control. Hot held TCS foods must be kept at or above 135 degrees.

Saigon Fusion 8

4045 Martin Way E., Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Dec. 4: 40 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • A hand sink had water and an ice pitcher in it. Handwash sinks must remain clear of items that may discourage handwashing.
  • Raw whole shell eggs were stored above lettuce in a two-door cold hold. Raw animal products must be stored below and away from ready-to-eat foods.
  • Rice noodles stored under a time as a public health control plan were not marked with their cook time or discard time.

SK Market LLC

221 Washington St. NE, Olympia

Grocery/Deli

Dec. 3: 40 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • There was no certified food protection manager on staff to demonstrate active managerial control.
  • There were no paper towels in the restroom. All hand sinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.
  • A food worker card was missing.
  • TCS food in a walk-in cold hold measured 43–44 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
  • No probe thermometer was available as required.
  • An in-use sanitizer was too strong as prepared.

The Leaning Maple LLC

111 Washington St. NE, Olympia

Food Service Establishment

Dec. 3: 40 red points; 0 blue points.

Comments:

  • Soup that was previously cooled was reheated in a hot hold unit. Foods that were previously cooled must be rapidly reheated to 165 degrees before being held at 135 degrees.
  • Shelled eggs, batter and hash browns were stored in an ice bath at 49–50 degrees. Cold held TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees.
  • A consumer advisory was found on the second page of the menu. The advisory must be included on the bottom of each page.
  • A floor plan, equipment schedule and food flows were not submitted. Any changes in process, equipment or kitchen design must be approved prior to being implemented.

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No violations

  • Fog and Fern Coffee House. 4219 6th Ave. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Dec. 4.
  • Holiday Inn Express Lacey. 4460 3rd Ave. SE, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. Dec. 4.
  • Subway. 5729 Littlerock Road SE, Ste. 101, Tumwater. Food Service Establishment. Dec. 3.
  • Buddies Grocery and Deli. 6501 Martin Way E., Olympia. Grocery/Deli. Dec. 3.
  • Tuna Poke. 700 Sleater Kinney Road, Ste. G, Lacey.

Posted Dec 11, 2025, 9:50 AM UTC

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