Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from March 27 through April 19, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be corrected at the time of inspection. Blue violations relate to overall cleanliness and operational conditions and must be corrected by established deadlines or by the next routine inspection. Any establishment receiving 40 red points or any red point item repeated within an 18-month period is considered a high risk and must be reinspected. An establishment that receives 75 red points or 100 total points (red and blue) on a routine inspection or 40 red points on a repeat inspection will have their food establishment permit suspended.
Food establishments with violations: Red/Blue/Total
Nachos Family Mexican Restaurant., Mossyrock — 5/0/5
A food handlers card was expired. This was a repeat offense. (5 red)
The kitchen was clean and organized, proper cooking methods were being used and no bare hand contact with food was observed.
Inspection: March 27, 2024
Mossyrock Fuels, 748 Williams St., Mossyrock — 25/0/25
Hot holding foods were measured at 115, 110 and 125 degrees. Hot holding food items must be kept at 135 degrees or above. The temperature was turned up immediately. The temperature should be checked hourly until the problem has been solved. (25 red)
The facility was clean and organized and employees had food handler’s cards and were following proper procedures.
“Great procedures but please monitor hot case,” the health inspector wrote.
Inspection: March 27, 2024
Papa Bear’s West, 110 U.S. Highway 12 — 15/0/15
A walk-in unit had mold and dust. The business was asked to clean it thoroughly. (10 red)
Potatoes needed to be reheated and maintained at 135 degrees or above after they were found sitting at about 130 degrees. (5 red)
A hand washing station was in place, good cleaning of a slicer was noted and storage was “great.” Food handlers cards were all up to date.
Inspection: March 27, 2024
Great Cuisine of India — 10/5/15
A certified food protection manager was not in place at the facility. The business was asked to submit documents to the health department to correct this by April 30. (5 red)
Food handler cards were not available for the cooks. Workers were asked to obtain the cards within three days. (5 red)
Sanitizing solution was too weak. The concentration must be correct. The solution had to be discarded and replaced. (5 blue)
A broken floor tile must be replaced. Workers were also advised on proper cooling techniques for food.
Inspection: March 29, 2024
Lewis County Coffee Co. No. 1, 1349 State St. — 10/5/15
The facility was clean and organized, but there was a blender covering the hand washing sink. (10 red).
The hand washing sink needs to be accessible at all times. Debris was removed during the inspection. (5 red)
Inspection: April 1, 2024
Quality Cafe and Pizza, 1133 state Route 6, Chehalis — 20/10/30
Food handlers cards were expired. (5 red)
There was mold growing in a prep cooler. There was no food in the container at the time, but workers were told to clean the cooler and maintain it regularly. (10 red)
There was no sanitizer available. The business was advised to have sanitizer available at all times and change it frequently. (5 blue)
Raw chicken was found in a bucket on the floor of a walk-in unit. The food was discarded. The business was asked to keep food off the ground. The food was discarded. (5 red)
The inspector explained the need for Department of Health documents and a certified food safety manager. (5 blue)
Inspection: April 3, 2024
Pioneer Express No. 2, 1325 S. Gold St., Centralia — 35/10/45
A hand washing sink was blocked by buckets of oil. This was corrected. The business was asked to keep the sink clear and accessible at all times. This was a repeat offense. (10 red)
Several hot holding foods were measured between 120 and 122 degrees. The hot case is not maintaining safe temperatures. These foods must be kept at 135 degrees or hotter at all times. This is a repeat offense. (25 red)
Chlorine solution was too strong and no test strips were available. (10 blue)
Kitchen needs to be cleaned and organized.
Inspection: April 3, 2024
Chehalis Fiddlers Coffee, 101 Interstate Ave., Chehalis — 5/0/5
The facility was clean and organized. Food handlers cards were up to date. A hand washing sink, sanitizer and proper storage were all noted.
The air in a minifridge with baked goods was reading high at 55 degrees. The food was measured at 43 degrees. The items had been moved into the minifridge earlier in the day. The items were moved to a walk-in unit. Workers were asked not to store items in the minifridge until it can maintain 41 degrees or below. (5 red)
Inspection: April 4, 2024
Arby’s, 1206 Belmont Ave., Centralia — 5/0/5
Multiple workers were missing food handlers cards. The employees were asked to obtain them by the end of the week. (5 red)
The inspector noted the facility was clean and organized and that other requirements were all met.
Inspection: April 8, 2024
Fuji Teriyaki, 512 W. Main St., Centralia — 5/8/13
A certified food protection manager certificate was not in place. The business was asked to complete the proper forms by May 8.
A digital thermometer’s batteries were dead. The business was asked to replace the batteries or thermometer the same day. (5 red)
Sanitizing solution was too strong. Workers were asked to change the solution or add water. (5 blue)
The entire kitchen must be thoroughly cleaned and organized. (3 blue)
Inspection: April 8, 2024
Taqueria Juquilita II, 705 N. Tower Ave., Centralia — 20/0/20
A certified food protection manager certificate was not in place. The business was asked to complete the proper forms by May 8.
A worker’s food handlers card was expired. They were asked to obtain a new one within two days. (5 red)
A hand washing sink was blocked by raw meat. Hand washing sinks must be clear and accessible at all times. The meat was removed from the sink. The business was asked to sanitize the sink before using it. (10 red)
Fruit was sitting near the raw meat at the hand sink. The meat was moved away from the ready-to-eat foods. Fruit was washed immediately. The business was asked to keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods at all times. (5 red)
Inspection: April 8, 2024
Pearl Street Grocery and Deli, 2312 N. Pearl St., Centralia — 15/0/15
Food was found cooling at a temperature restricted by its risk category. The food was discarded. (10 red)
There was no certified food protection manager in place. (5 red)
Inspection: April 8, 2024
Food establishments with perfect scores:
Chehalis Eagles No. 1550, Chehalis
La Perla Mexican Store, Centralia
Judy’s Country Kitchen, Centralia
La Tarasca, Centralia
Guadalajara, Winlock
Cowlitz Tribal Senior Nutrition, Toledo
Pizza Hut, Centralia
Rite Aid, Centralia
La Doña, Chehalis
Lewis County Coffee Co. No. 3, Tower Avenue, Centralia
Tacos El Rey, Centralia
White Pass Ski Area, White Pass
High Camp Lodge at White Pass
Somsiri Thai Restaurant, Chehalis
McDonald’s, 15 NE Meridian St., Chehalis
Market Street Market, Chehalis
Get & Go, Chehalis
La Mexicana No. 1, Chehalis
Vicky's Salvadorian Restaurant, Centralia
El Amigo, Centralia
O’Blarney’s, Centralia
Town Center Liquor and Wine, Chehalis
Dollar Tree, Chehalis
Little Caesars, Chehalis
Interstate Chevron Food Mart, Chehalis
Lewis County Coffee Co. No. 9
McDonald’s, 1201 Lum Road, Centralia
Taco Bell, Centralia
Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme, Chehalis
Logger Bar, Onalaska
The Carlisle, Onalaska
Newaukum Valley Country Store, Chehalis
Brenda’s Country Market, Onalaska
Good Fork Nutrition, Chehalis
Good Buzz Brewing, Chehalis
Safeway China Express, Chehalis
Safeway Starbucks, Chehalis
Safeway meat and seafood department, Chehalis
Safeway bakery, Chehalis
Safeway grocery and produce, Chehalis
Safeway deli, Chehalis
Jack in the Box, Centralia
Taqueria Juquilita, Chehalis
Subway No. 5, 109 Interstate Ave., Chehalis
Avenue Espresso, 166 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Subway No. 2, 1545 NW Louisiana Ave., Chehalis
Stillwaters Colonial Residence, Centralia
Eagans Diner, Ethel
Taqueria Las Lupitas, Centralia
