Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County in March, 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. To see the most recent previous inspection reports, visit https://tinyurl.com/vyfcv47m.
Food establishments with violations: Red/Blue/Total
South Pacific Bistro, 432 SW 13th St., Chehalis — 30/5/35
Vegetables and other foods were being left at room temperature. Food that must be temperature controlled for safety needs to cold hold at 41 degrees or cooler at all times. Celery temperature was recorded at 68 degrees and needed to be refrigerated as soon as possible. “Please do not keep vegetables at room temperature,” the health inspector wrote. (25 red)
The kitchen needs a deep clean. (5 blue)
Certified Food Protection Manager certification needs to be implemented within 30 days. (5 red)
Inspection: March 18, 2024
Ocean Sky, 601 National Ave., Chehalis — 25/0/25
The facility is clean and organized. Food handlers cards and the hand washing sink were good.
Bare hand contact with food was observed. Employees must wear gloves while handling food that is going to be eaten.
Food temperatures were great.
Certified Food Protection Manager certification is requested within 30 days.
Inspection: March, 18, 2024
Food establishments with perfect scores:
Arco AM/PM, Centralia
Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Centralia
Sweet Inspirations, Chehalis
McFiler’s, Chehalis
