Public complaints about Greenside Medical - King County

Greetings!

Please find attached all documents Public Health - Seattle & King County possesses regarding complaints associated with Greenside Medical, 9804 Lake City Way NE.

Sincerely,

Lisa Werlech
Manager, Business Standards and Accountability
401 5th Avenue, Suite 0900
Seattle, WA 98104
206-263-8252

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:

All records of complaints received by King County about Greenside Medical at 9804 Lake City Way NE, responses to those complaints, and any associated metadata.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

If my request is denied in whole or part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the PRA. I request that any deletions be "blacked out" rather than "whited out". I will also expect you to release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sunshine Project
Cannabis Defense Coalition

Filed via MuckRock.com
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As you requested.

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From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 1:33 PM
To: Thomsen, Carsten
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical Inspection

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From: Thomsen, Carsten
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:48 AM
To: Byrne, Rosemary
Subject: Greenside Medical Inspection

Hey Rosemary,

Take a look and make any changes that you want.

Thanks,

CarstenAs you requested.

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From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 2:20 PM
To: Thomsen, Carsten
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical Inspection

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From: Thomsen, Carsten
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:48 AM
To: Byrne, Rosemary
Subject: Greenside Medical Inspection

Hey Rosemary,

Take a look and make any changes that you want.

Thanks,

CarstenAs you requested.

______________________________________________
From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 10:32 AM
To: Wyman, Phil
Subject: Greenside Medical Visit

Comments/edits?

Dear Cheryl Knudsen,

On December 6, 2011 Rosemary Byrne and Carsten Thomsen from Public Health Seattle King County's Environmental Health Division visited Greenside Medical located in Seattle at 9804 Lake City Way NE in response to your inquiry regarding food being sold without a permit.Your concerns were addressed with the manager, David Ahl. Mr. Ahl showed the inspectors the retail area of the establishment which had a large variety of food for sale that contained medical marijuana (medibles).

On-site food preparation was not observed at this location. The retail area contained prepackaged labeled food that came from a variety of vendors. Packaged food that is not potentially hazardous is exempt from the food code and does not require a Public Health Seattle and King County permit. Although, the packaged food must still be processed in a licensed food establishment or food processing plant. You can view the food code at
Mr. Ahl was asked if he had any documentation showing that the food had been made in an approved commercial kitchen. He could not provide the required documentation at this time. Mr. Ahl was instructed to discontinue selling food until documentation could be provided showing that the food was from an approved permitted commercial kitchen.

The only product we saw at this facility that requires a Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) permit was frozen chicken fried rice. Since this pre-packaged product must be cold held, a PHSKC permit is required. Mr. Ahl was notified that in order to continue selling chicken fried rice Greenside Medical would need to go through plan review and permitting by PHSKC. Mr. Ahl agreed to discontinue selling this product as well as the other food products in his facility. He said he would contact the wholesale medible producers to determine if their products are made in an approved permitted commercial kitchen.

In your email you also asked if emplyees are required to have food worker cards. Food worker cards are not required for employees handling packaged food. Although, Mr. Ahl had copies of food worker cards for the employees working at this site.

We appreciate your concerns and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Rosemary Byrne
Health and Environmental Investigator III
Public Health Seattle & King County
Food and Facilities Protection
CNK-PH-1100
401 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104-1818
Phone 206 263-8436As you requested.
______________________________________________
From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Byrne, Rosemary
Subject: Greenside Medical 5

Dear Cheryl Knudsen,

On December 6th, 2011 Rosemary Byrne and Carsten Thomsen from Public Health Seattle King County's Environmental Health Division visited Greenside Medical located in Seattle at 9804 Lake City Way NE in response to your inquiry regarding food being sold without a permit. Your concerns were addressed with the manager, David Ahl. Mr. Ahl showed the inspectors the retail area of the establishment which had a large variety of food for sale that contained medical marijuana (medibles).

There was no on-site food preparation observed at this location. The food in the retail area was prepackaged and labeled and was delivered from a variety of vendors. Prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food is exempt from the Washington State Retail Food Code WAC 246-215 and does not require a Public Health Seattle and King County Permit. Although, the food is still required to be processed and packaged in a licensed food establishment or food processing plant. Food processing plants are regulated by other agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. You can view the food code at http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/rule.html

Mr. Ahl was asked if he had any documentation showing that the packaged food had been made in an licensed food establishment. He could not provide the required documentation at this time. Mr. Ahl was instructed to discontinue selling food until documentation could be provided showing that the food was from an approved licensed food establishment.

The only food product found at this facility that requires a Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) permit was frozen chicken fried rice. Since this pre-packaged product is potentially hazardous and must be kept under refrigeration, a PHSKC permit is required. Mr. Ahl was notified that in order to continue selling chicken fried rice, Greenside Medical would need to go through plan review and permitting by PHSKC.

Mr. Ahl agreed to discontinue selling the chicken fried rice as well as the other food products in his facility. He said he would contact the wholesale medible producers to determine if their products are made in an approved licensed food establishment.

In your email to us you also inquired if the employees at Greenside Medical are required to have food worker cards. Since all of the food being sold at this facility is prepackaged food worker cards are not required. Although, Mr. Ahl had copies of food worker cards for the employees working at this site.

We appreciate your concerns and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Mark RoweAs you requested.
______________________________________________
From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 2:19 PM
To: Rowe, Mark
Cc: Yerkes, Todd; Thomsen, Carsten; Wyman, Phil
Subject: Greenside Medical

Dear Cheryl Knudsen,

On December 6th, 2011 Rosemary Byrne and Carsten Thomsen from Public Health Seattle King County's (PHSKC) Environmental Health Division visited Greenside Medical located in Seattle at 9804 Lake City Way NE in response to your inquiry regarding food being sold without a permit. Your concerns were addressed with the manager, David Ahl. Mr. Ahl showed the inspectors the retail area of the establishment which had a large variety of food for sale that contained medical marijuana (medibles).

There was no on-site food preparation observed at this location. The food in the retail area was prepackaged and labeled and was delivered from a variety of vendors. Prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food is exempt from the Washington State Retail Food Code WAC 246-215 and does not require a Public Health Seattle and King County permit. Although, the food is still required to be processed and packaged in a licensed food establishment or food processing plant. Food processing plants are regulated by other agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. You can view the food code at http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/rule.html

Mr. Ahl was asked if he had any documentation showing that the packaged food had been made in an licensed food establishment. He could not provide the required documentation at this time. Mr. Ahl was instructed to discontinue selling food until documentation could be provided showing that the food was from a licensed food establishment.

The only prepackaged food product found at this facility that requires a Public Health Seattle and King County permit was frozen chicken fried rice. Since this product is potentially hazardous and must be kept under refrigeration, a PHSKC permit is required. Mr. Ahl was notified that in order to continue selling chicken fried rice, Greenside Medical would need to go through plan review and permitting by PHSKC.

Mr. Ahl agreed to discontinue selling the chicken fried rice as well as the other food products in his facility. He said he would contact his wholesale medible vendors to determine if their products are made in a licensed food establishment.

In your email to us you also inquired if the employees at Greenside Medical are required to have food worker cards. Since all of the food being sold at this facility is prepackaged food worker cards are not required. Although, Mr. Ahl had copies of food worker cards for the employees working at this site.

We appreciate your concerns and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Mark RoweAs you requested.

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From: Rowe, Mark
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM
To: Thomsen, Carsten; Byrne, Rosemary; Yerkes, Todd
Cc: Wyman, Phil
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Todd/ all:

Please plan on making a visit to this facility based on this complaint (maybe Monday or Wednesday).

Please call me to discuss making the visit before we send anyone out.

-Mark

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From: Pederson, Michelle
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 2:00 PM
To: Yuen, Gale
Cc: Rowe, Mark
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Should I send this to the inspector who handles zip code 98115 or somewhere else. I know Phil was handling phone calls

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From: Ing, Jeff
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 10:33 AM
To: PH EHS Complaints
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Greenside Medical located at 9804 Lake City Way NE, Seattle 98115.

From: Cheryl A. Knudsen [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 10:27 AM
To: Ing, Jeff
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Jeff, glad to hear you'll send someone out. Yes, that is the correct address. They have funny business hours:

Monday - Friday - 11AM - 8:00PM

Saturday & Sunday - 12:00PM-7:00PM.

Phone: 206.380.3129

Fax: 206-522-4145

info@greensidemedical.com<mailto:info@greensidemedical.com>

Cheryl A. Knudsen

Legal Assistant

DIRECT 206 654-2409

601 UNION STREET SUITE 2600 SEATTLE WA 98101

FAX 206-340-2563 WWW.LASHER.COM<http://WWW.LASHER.COM>

WE MAKE LAW MAKE SENSE.(r)

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From: Ing, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Ing@kingcounty.gov]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 9:41 AM
To: Cheryl A. Knudsen
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Wow, food focused on the green stuff. While it's hard to tell based on the menu alone whether these are pre-packed goods that they purchased elsewhere through a company that they are just reselling or they made them themselves, we can definitely send an inspector to have a look. I searched the web and seem to have found their website at http://greensidemedical.com<http://greensidemedical.com/> and listed at 9804 Lake City Way NE, Seattle. Can you verify that this is the exact place to visit?

Jeff

From: Cheryl A. Knudsen [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]<mailto:[mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]>
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 8:25 AM
To: Ing, Jeff
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Hi Jeff,

According to their web page they sell the following edibles:

Edible

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 14.5Oz X3

* 50ea.

* Ganje's Roast Wake n Bake coffee. Triple strength.

* White Widow Olive Oil

* 40ea.

*

Popular

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 14.5Oz

* 35ea.

* Available in grounds and whole beans.

* Sound Medibles - Peanut Budder

* 20ea.

*

* Green Spoon Ice Cream (Assorted Flavors)

* 15ea.

*

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 1.3Oz X3

* 14ea.

*

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 1.3Oz X2

* 12ea.

*

New

* Even Keel Pills

* 10ea.

* Even Keel offers sleep aid/daytime capsules. 2 per pack.

Popular

* Ettalew's Medibles - Seven Layer Bar

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalew's Medibles (Gluten Free) - Chocolate Chip Cookie

* 8ea.

*

Popular

* Ettalew's Medibles - (Gluten Free) - Fig Bar

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalew's Medibles - Ginger Snap

* 8ea.

*

Popular

* A Natural Discovery - (Gluten Free) Banana Bread

* 8ea.

*

* Bon Bons - (Assorted Flavors)

* 8ea.

*

* Pack-A-Punch Candy Bars

* 8ea.

*

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 1.3Oz

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalews Medibles - Strawberry Granola Bar

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalew's Medibles - Vanilla Cake Pops

* 6ea.

*

* Headstash Chocolate Bars (Assorted Flavors)

* 6ea.

* Headstash offers a wide variety of flavored chocolate bars.

* Thc Treats - Cheddar Munchies

* 6ea.

*

* Thc Treats - Muddy Budz

* 6ea.

*

* Thc Treats - Herb The Chicken

* 6ea.

*

* Suckerz [Assorted]

* 5ea.

*

* Thc Treats - Otter Pops

* 2.5ea.

*

.

Cheryl A. Knudsen

Legal Assistant

DIRECT 206 654-2409

601 UNION STREET SUITE 2600 SEATTLE WA 98101

FAX 206-340-2563 WWW.LASHER.COM<http://WWW.LASHER.COM>

WE MAKE LAW MAKE SENSE.(r)

_____

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential or attorney-client protected information that may not be further distributed by any means without permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are not permitted to read its content and that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution or use of any of the information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message and its attachments without saving in any manner.

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From: Ing, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Ing@kingcounty.gov]<mailto:[mailto:Jeff.Ing@kingcounty.gov]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 5:45 PM
To: Cheryl A. Knudsen
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Hello, thanks for writing. It depends on what type of food the shop is selling. If they are just selling pre-packaged food such as chips, soda, candy bars, etc. that haven't been opened, they don't need a permit. The packaging will already protect the food from being contaminated. People need food business permits if they are selling freshly made food. If this is the case, let me know and we'll send an inspector to investigate.

Thanks,

Jeff Ing, Sr. Public Health Web Developer

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Office of the Director

www.kingcounty.gov/health<http://www.kingcounty.gov/health>

Twitter: http://twitter.com/kcpubhealth

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KCPubHealth<http://www.facebook.com/KCPubHealth>

YouTube: www.youtube.com/kcpublichealth<http://www.youtube.com/kcpublichealth>

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From: knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com> [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]<mailto:[mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 3:28 PM
To: Public Health
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Path: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/FoodWorker.aspx

Sent: 11/1/2011 3:27:38 PM

From: <knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com>>

Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

This marijuana shop sells edible products. Are they required to have a permit? Are their employees required to have food handler permits?

ZIP : 98115

E-mail response requested: YesAs you requested.

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From: Thomsen, Carsten
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 2:33 PM
To: Rowe, Mark
Cc: Yuen, Gale; Yerkes, Todd; Byrne, Rosemary
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical Inspection

Hey Mark,

Here's our account of our visit to Greenside Medical. Please review and send on to anybody you wish to.

Thanks,

Carsten and Rosemary

From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 2:20 PM
To: Thomsen, Carsten
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical Inspection

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From: Thomsen, Carsten
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:48 AM
To: Byrne, Rosemary
Subject: Greenside Medical Inspection

Hey Rosemary,

Take a look and make any changes that you want.

Thanks,

CarstenAs you requested.
______________________________________________
From: Byrne, Rosemary
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Byrne, Rosemary
Subject: Greenside Medical 5

Dear Cheryl Knudsen,

On December 6th, 2011 Rosemary Byrne and Carsten Thomsen from Public Health Seattle King County's Environmental Health Division visited Greenside Medical located in Seattle at 9804 Lake City Way NE in response to your inquiry regarding food being sold without a permit. Your concerns were addressed with the manager, David Ahl. Mr. Ahl showed the inspectors the retail area of the establishment which had a large variety of food for sale that contained medical marijuana (medibles).

There was no on-site food preparation observed at this location. The food in the retail area was prepackaged and labeled and was delivered from a variety of vendors. Prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food is exempt from the Washington State Retail Food Code WAC 246-215 and does not require a Public Health Seattle and King County Permit. Although, the food is still required to be processed and packaged in a licensed food establishment or food processing plant. Food processing plants are regulated by other agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. You can view the food code at http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/rule.html

Mr. Ahl was asked if he had any documentation showing that the packaged food had been made in an licensed food establishment. He could not provide the required documentation at this time. Mr. Ahl was instructed to discontinue selling food until documentation could be provided showing that the food was from a licensed food establishment.

The only prepackaged food product found at this facility that requires a Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) permit was frozen chicken fried rice. Since this product is potentially hazardous and must be kept under refrigeration, a PHSKC permit is required. Mr. Ahl was notified that in order to continue selling chicken fried rice, Greenside Medical would need to go through plan review and permitting by PHSKC.

Mr. Ahl agreed to discontinue selling the chicken fried rice as well as the other food products in his facility. He said he would contact his wholesale medible vendors to determine if their products are made in a licensed food establishment.

In your email to us you also inquired if the employees at Greenside Medical are required to have food worker cards. Since all of the food being sold at this facility is prepackaged food worker cards are not required. Although, Mr. Ahl had copies of food worker cards for the employees working at this site.

We appreciate your concerns and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Mark RoweAs you requested, I'm forwarding my emails concerning Greenside Medical.
Rosemary
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From: Rowe, Mark
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM
To: Thomsen, Carsten; Byrne, Rosemary; Yerkes, Todd
Cc: Wyman, Phil
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Todd/ all:

Please plan on making a visit to this facility based on this complaint (maybe Monday or Wednesday).

Please call me to discuss making the visit before we send anyone out.

-Mark

_____

From: Pederson, Michelle
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 2:00 PM
To: Yuen, Gale
Cc: Rowe, Mark
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Should I send this to the inspector who handles zip code 98115 or somewhere else. I know Phil was handling phone calls

_____

From: Ing, Jeff
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 10:33 AM
To: PH EHS Complaints
Subject: FW: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Greenside Medical located at 9804 Lake City Way NE, Seattle 98115.

From: Cheryl A. Knudsen [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 10:27 AM
To: Ing, Jeff
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Jeff, glad to hear you'll send someone out. Yes, that is the correct address. They have funny business hours:

Monday - Friday - 11AM - 8:00PM

Saturday & Sunday - 12:00PM-7:00PM.

Phone: 206.380.3129

Fax: 206-522-4145

info@greensidemedical.com<mailto:info@greensidemedical.com>

Cheryl A. Knudsen

Legal Assistant

DIRECT 206 654-2409

601 UNION STREET SUITE 2600 SEATTLE WA 98101

FAX 206-340-2563 WWW.LASHER.COM<http://WWW.LASHER.COM>

WE MAKE LAW MAKE SENSE.(r)

_____

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential or attorney-client protected information that may not be further distributed by any means without permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are not permitted to read its content and that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution or use of any of the information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message and its attachments without saving in any manner.

_____

From: Ing, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Ing@kingcounty.gov]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 9:41 AM
To: Cheryl A. Knudsen
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Wow, food focused on the green stuff. While it's hard to tell based on the menu alone whether these are pre-packed goods that they purchased elsewhere through a company that they are just reselling or they made them themselves, we can definitely send an inspector to have a look. I searched the web and seem to have found their website at http://greensidemedical.com<http://greensidemedical.com/> and listed at 9804 Lake City Way NE, Seattle. Can you verify that this is the exact place to visit?

Jeff

From: Cheryl A. Knudsen [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]<mailto:[mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]>
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 8:25 AM
To: Ing, Jeff
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Hi Jeff,

According to their web page they sell the following edibles:

Edible

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 14.5Oz X3

* 50ea.

* Ganje's Roast Wake n Bake coffee. Triple strength.

* White Widow Olive Oil

* 40ea.

*

Popular

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 14.5Oz

* 35ea.

* Available in grounds and whole beans.

* Sound Medibles - Peanut Budder

* 20ea.

*

* Green Spoon Ice Cream (Assorted Flavors)

* 15ea.

*

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 1.3Oz X3

* 14ea.

*

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 1.3Oz X2

* 12ea.

*

New

* Even Keel Pills

* 10ea.

* Even Keel offers sleep aid/daytime capsules. 2 per pack.

Popular

* Ettalew's Medibles - Seven Layer Bar

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalew's Medibles (Gluten Free) - Chocolate Chip Cookie

* 8ea.

*

Popular

* Ettalew's Medibles - (Gluten Free) - Fig Bar

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalew's Medibles - Ginger Snap

* 8ea.

*

Popular

* A Natural Discovery - (Gluten Free) Banana Bread

* 8ea.

*

* Bon Bons - (Assorted Flavors)

* 8ea.

*

* Pack-A-Punch Candy Bars

* 8ea.

*

* Ganje Roast Wake-N-Bake Medicated Coffee 1.3Oz

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalews Medibles - Strawberry Granola Bar

* 8ea.

*

* Ettalew's Medibles - Vanilla Cake Pops

* 6ea.

*

* Headstash Chocolate Bars (Assorted Flavors)

* 6ea.

* Headstash offers a wide variety of flavored chocolate bars.

* Thc Treats - Cheddar Munchies

* 6ea.

*

* Thc Treats - Muddy Budz

* 6ea.

*

* Thc Treats - Herb The Chicken

* 6ea.

*

* Suckerz [Assorted]

* 5ea.

*

* Thc Treats - Otter Pops

* 2.5ea.

*

.

Cheryl A. Knudsen

Legal Assistant

DIRECT 206 654-2409

601 UNION STREET SUITE 2600 SEATTLE WA 98101

FAX 206-340-2563 WWW.LASHER.COM<http://WWW.LASHER.COM>

WE MAKE LAW MAKE SENSE.(r)

_____

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential or attorney-client protected information that may not be further distributed by any means without permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are not permitted to read its content and that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution or use of any of the information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message and its attachments without saving in any manner.

_____

From: Ing, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Ing@kingcounty.gov]<mailto:[mailto:Jeff.Ing@kingcounty.gov]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 5:45 PM
To: Cheryl A. Knudsen
Subject: RE: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Hello, thanks for writing. It depends on what type of food the shop is selling. If they are just selling pre-packaged food such as chips, soda, candy bars, etc. that haven't been opened, they don't need a permit. The packaging will already protect the food from being contaminated. People need food business permits if they are selling freshly made food. If this is the case, let me know and we'll send an inspector to investigate.

Thanks,

Jeff Ing, Sr. Public Health Web Developer

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Office of the Director

www.kingcounty.gov/health<http://www.kingcounty.gov/health>

Twitter: http://twitter.com/kcpubhealth

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KCPubHealth<http://www.facebook.com/KCPubHealth>

YouTube: www.youtube.com/kcpublichealth<http://www.youtube.com/kcpublichealth>

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From: knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com> [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]<mailto:[mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 3:28 PM
To: Public Health
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Path: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/FoodWorker.aspx

Sent: 11/1/2011 3:27:38 PM

From: <knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com>>

Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

This marijuana shop sells edible products. Are they required to have a permit? Are their employees required to have food handler permits?

ZIP : 98115

E-mail response requested: YesThank you.

Cheryl A. Knudsen

Legal Assistant

DIRECT 206 654-2409

601 UNION STREET SUITE 2600 SEATTLE WA 98101

FAX 206-340-2563 WWW.LASHER.COM

WE MAKE LAW MAKE SENSE.®

_____

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential or attorney-client protected information that may not be further distributed by any means without permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are not permitted to read its content and that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution or use of any of the information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message and its attachments without saving in any manner.

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From: Rowe, Mark [mailto:Mark.Rowe@kingcounty.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:29 AM
To: Cheryl A. Knudsen
Cc: Ing, Jeff
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Dear Cheryl Knudsen,

On December 6th, 2011 Public Health Seattle King County's (PHSKC) Environmental Health Division staff visited Greenside Medical located in Seattle at 9804 Lake City Way NE in response to your inquiry regarding food being sold without a permit. Your concerns were addressed with the manager, David Ahl. Mr. Ahl showed the inspectors the retail area of the establishment which had a large variety of food for sale. All but one food item being sold by the Greenside Market were exempt from the food code permitting requirements. We informed Mr. Ahl that he would have to stop selling the one item and at the conclusion of our visit, Mr. Ahl said he would discontinue selling that product.

You also inquired about whether the staff at the Greenside Market were required to have food worker cards. Since the foods they were selling were all pre-packaged, they would not normally be required to have them, however, Mr. Ahl did produce copies of food worker cards for the employees working at the Greenside Market.

We appreciate your concerns and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Mark Rowe

Mark Rowe

Food Protection & Living Environment Section Manager

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Division of Environmental Health

401 5th Avenue Suite 1100

Seattle, WA. 98104

Cel# 206.391.8581

Office# 206.263.8482

Fax# 206.296.0188

email: mark.rowe@kingcounty.gov<mailto:mailtomailtomark.rowe@kingcounty.gov>

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From: knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com> [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]<mailto:[mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 3:28 PM
To: Public Health
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Path: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/FoodWorker.aspx

Sent: 11/1/2011 3:27:38 PM

From: <knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com>>

Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

This marijuana shop sells edible products. Are they required to have a permit? Are their employees required to have food handler permits?

ZIP : 98115

E-mail response requested: Yes

Mark Rowe

Food Protection & Living Environment Section Manager

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Division of Environmental Health

401 5th Avenue Suite 1100

Seattle, WA. 98104

Cel# 206.391.8581

Office# 206.263.8482

Fax# 206.296.0188

email: mark.rowe@kingcounty.gov<mailto:mailtomailtomark.rowe@kingcounty.gov>Looks good. thanks.

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From: Rowe, Mark
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 10:57 AM
To: Russillo, Chrissy
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)

Chrissy-

Did you want to see this before it went out?

-Mark

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Dear Cheryl Knudsen,

On December 6th, 2011 Public Health Seattle King County's (PHSKC) Environmental Health Division staff visited Greenside Medical located in Seattle at 9804 Lake City Way NE in response to your inquiry regarding food being sold without a permit. Your concerns were addressed with the manager, David Ahl. Mr. Ahl showed the inspectors the retail area of the establishment which had a large variety of food for sale. All but one food item being sold by the Greenside Market were exempt from the food code permitting requirements. We informed Mr. Ahl that he would have to stop selling the one item and at the conclusion of our visit, Mr. Ahl said he would discontinue selling that product.

You also inquired about whether the staff at the Greenside Market were required to have food worker cards. Since the foods they were selling were all pre-packaged, they would not normally be required to have them, however, Mr. Ahl did produce copies of food worker cards for the employees working at the Greenside Market.

We appreciate your concerns and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Mark Rowe

Mark Rowe
Food Protection & Living Environment Section Manager

Public Health - Seattle & King County
Division of Environmental Health
401 5th Avenue Suite 1100
Seattle, WA. 98104

Cel# 206.391.8581
Office# 206.263.8482
Fax# 206.296.0188
email: mark.rowe@kingcounty.gov<mailto:mailtomailtomark.rowe@kingcounty.gov>

-----Original Message-----
From: knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com> [mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]<mailto:[mailto:knudsen@lasher.com]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 3:28 PM
To: Public Health
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)
Path: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/FoodWorker.aspx
Sent: 11/1/2011 3:27:38 PM
From: <knudsen@lasher.com<mailto:knudsen@lasher.com>>
Subject: Greenside Medical (pot shop)
This marijuana shop sells edible products. Are they required to have a permit? Are their employees required to have food handler permits?
ZIP : 98115
E-mail response requested: Yes

Mark Rowe
Food Protection & Living Environment Section Manager

Public Health - Seattle & King County
Division of Environmental Health
401 5th Avenue Suite 1100
Seattle, WA. 98104

Cel# 206.391.8581
Office# 206.263.8482
Fax# 206.296.0188
email: mark.rowe@kingcounty.gov<mailto:mailtomailtomark.rowe@kingcounty.gov>