HYBLA VALLEY, VA — With Fairfax County Health Department's restaurant inspection reports back online, we continue to look at reports in the Route 1 corridor.
The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.
Until this summer, food establishment inspection reports had been unavailable online since 2019 as the health department worked to launch a new online system. Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database.
The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Pieter Sheehan, the Fairfax County environmental health director, says "it is important to look at multiple inspection reports for a facility to truly understand their approach and commitment to food safety and sanitation."
This week's report focuses on restaurants in Hybla Valley, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon and Woodlawn through September. Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant.
Sea Boil Crab House: 7305 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sink located in the kitchen closest to the mop sink, pesticides labeled for residential use were observed on the kitchen shelf by the walk in cooler, and are being applied by the operator to control pests.
FK Pizza: 7475 Mount Vernon Square Ctr, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sinks located by the door and by the 3 compartment sink, unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: frozen raw hamburger patties stored uncovered directly on shelf rack in walk in cooler.
Family Fortune: 2913 B Arlington Dr, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: bean sprouts (49F) and fried chicken (50F) in the 2 Dr prep top cooler, hot and sour soup (48F) and raw General Tsos chicken (48F) in the walk in cooler, hand soap was not provided at the handwashing sink located by the fryer.
New Kabob Curry and Sweets: 2913 A Arlington Dr, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: pans of cooked green beans and potatoes, chicken curry, potatoes, rice, and chick peas in the walk in cooler, handwashing facility located near the cook-line, is blocked with pots, pans and utensils, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing, unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: multiple open bags of flour and sugar being stored directly the floor in the kitchen and in the dry storage room exposed to dust, pests and contamination.
Rinconcito VIP: 2911 Arlington Dr, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Date when the last shell stock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label, for the clams that are served, sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the hand-washing sink used by food employees, located bythe chips and salsa station.
KFC: 7521 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Java Loco: 7696 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Paper towels were not provided at the handwashing sink located by the serve station, hand soap was not provided at the hand-washing sink located in the kitchen area, food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, hot water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area is registering at 76F, sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the hand-washing sink located by the serve station used byfood employees.
Moe's Southwest Grill: 7698 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chopped steak in the steam wells.
Noodles and Company: 7702 B Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location, surfaces of ice bins and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required: EHS observed mold beginning to accumulate on the interior.
Paisano's Pizza: 7711 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: lasagna(49F), hard boiled eggs (52F), chili (53F), meat marinara sauce (44F), Alfredo sauce (46F), caramelized onions (44F), salami (49F), raw chicken (51F and 55F), food thermometers are not being properly calibrated periodically for accuracy, paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sink, located by the walk in cooler, food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: multiple bottles of oils, sauces and vinegar,located at the cook line, as well as throughout the kitchen area, box of frozen chicken stored directly on the floor, for thawing, under the hand washing sink, refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Norlake 3 Dr prep top coolers (56Fand 50F), Hoshizaki 2 Dr prep top cooler (46F), food thawing using an improper method: box of frozen chicken breast directly on the kitchen floor under the hand sink.
Lotus Pho and Grill: 7770 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
La Taza Bakery: 7850 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Certified food manager was not present in the facility at the beginning of the inspection, food employee was observed drinking at the prep station by the register, where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Big Panda: 7849 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306
Violations: Food employee(s) was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands: slicing the lime and pepper garnish for a dish with bare hands, food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: the shredded cabbage, eggs and bean sprouts at the stir fry station.
Pupuseria y Taqueria Mana: 8166 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: whole milk (48F) in the True 2 Dr glass upright, food employee(s) was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands: the biscuits that were heated up in the microwave, no certified food manager present in the facility during the inspection.
Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana: 8368 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Las Veguitas Restaurant II: 8428 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Fish offered for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction: tilapia (uncooked) in ceviche, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: rice, rice and beans, Queso, beans and cheese pupusa filling in the Maxx Cold cooler, tags for the molluscan shellfish are not being retained for 90 days, food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, food service employee was observed drinking from an open container in the kitchen, at the prep station, where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Ojo's Sports Bar Restaurant: 8501 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sinks located in the kitchen area and at the bar.
Johnny Mac's: 8526 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: hamburgers at the steam wells (126F and 118F), certified food manager was not present in the facility at the beginning of the inspection, hand soap was not provided at the hand-washing sink located in the kitchen, reminder statement had been removed from the menu board due to cleaning and had not been replaced, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours ofpreparation and was not observed to be date marked: multiple containers of bean soup, bags of shredded chicken, pork ribs in the walk in cooler, paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sinks located in the kitchen and in the bathroom, plumbing connections under the hand washing sink, located in the kitchen area, piping are leaking large amounts of water onto the floor when in use, food employee was observed drinking from an open coffee cup, at the cook line, where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Postres Victoria: 8704 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Person in charge is not able to provide a written policy for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by an employee who has a disease or a medical condition, paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sink located by the 3 compartment sink and at the prep cooler, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: multiple bags of prepared cream and containers of curtido in the above counter cooler, and cream in the 4 Dr prep top cooler, food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, handwashing facility located by the 3 compartment sink is blocked by dishes and utensils, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Rahama African Restaurant: 8738 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: fried chicken at steam table (92F, 93F), ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: containers of Okra stew, peanut butter goat soup, dry fish soup and beef in the True 2 Glass Dr cooler, paper towels were not provided at the handwashing sink located by the cook line.
Wendy's: 8700 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Thai Nakorn Restaurant: 8733 F Cooper Rd, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: there were containers of pork dumplings and chicken skewers in the 1 Dr prep top cooler without dates for proper discard, food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: containers of pepper sauces located by the cook line.
Inca Pollo Royal: 8723 B Cooper Rd, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: horchata in horchata machine (56F) (made with milk), establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location due to renovations, handwashing sinks located at the cook line and by the 3 compartment sink, were blocked by utensils, pans, and cutting boards, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing, food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, paper towels were not provided at the hand-washing sink located at the cook line.
El Paso Mexican Restaurant: 8746 Cooper Rd, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: shredded chicken (45F), ground beef (44F), and refried beans (43F) in the walk in cooler, food temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot hold unit is not accurate in degrees F: the Walk in cooler, no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions, quaternary ammonium, interior of the ice machine has some debris and mold accumulation, no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall, no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: Motak prep top cooler and the Superior 2 Drunder counter cooler.
Roy Rogers: 8860 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: the roast beef in the walk in cooler (44F, 44F).
Mount Vernon Inn Food Court: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22309
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: the chicken breast (46F) in the McCall 2 Dr upright cooler.
Roseina's: 1307 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, Va 22308
Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: the potato salad in the above counter cooler (50F, 50F, 49F), ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours ofpreparation and was not observed to be date marked: multiple containers of mushroom soups, Margherita sauces, Shrimp creole and chicken salad in the walk in cooler, sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handwashing sink located in the front, used by food employees.
Hollin Hall Pastry Shop: 7920 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, Va 22308
Violations: When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of 0 ppm chlorine solution, food employee was observed washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink and not the hand washing sink, handwashing sink located in the kitchen area by the bathroom is blocked with a plugged-in mixer sitting in the sink , preventing access by employees for easy handwashing, certified food manager’s credentials expired, paper towels were not provided at the hand washing sink located by the bathroom.
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