THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is advising residents to steer clear of unpermitted street vendors due to significant health risks.
Over the past year, multiple vendors have been shut down for operating without valid food permits, posing a threat to public health and affecting the local economy by undermining businesses that comply with safety regulations, Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department officials said Friday.
Recent concerns have centered around vendors near the ARCO and Hobby Lobby parking lot at 402 Sleater Kinney Rd SE, Lacey, according to the Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department…