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Calamari Thawing In Container On Floor Under Sink: Food Inspections
Arlington County Public Health Department inspectors recorded violations at several food establishments during recent inspections.
ARLINGTON, VA — A number of facilities in Arlington recorded violations during recent inspections from the Arlington County Public Health Department. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between April 9-16.
At one Arlington food establishment, an inspector reported seeing a container of calamari thawing in container on the floor under a hand sink.
"Protect food from contamination by storing the food in a clean and dry location," the inspector wrote as a corrective action. "Foods moved to 3 compartment sink area to finish thawing and preparation."
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More information about what types of violations ACPHD inspectors reports can be found at the bottom of this story. Here are the violations from April 9-16 as reported by Arlington County Public Health:
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125 S Old Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
April 16, 2024
3033 Wilson Blvd 115-R Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
April 15, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
2110 Crystal Dr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 12, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed open coffee cups stored at food prep area, observed closed coffee cups placed on the prep lines and shelves above prep areas. Corrective Actions: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Store drinks away from prep areas. Beverages moved, lids provided for uncovered beverages.
- No parasite destruction records maintained for smoked salmon served in ready-to-eat form. Corrective Actions: Provide written agreements or statements from the supplier or aquaculturist that fish were raised and fed formulated feed, such as pellets, that contain no live parasites infective to aquacultured fish.
- Observed hash brown patties were holding at 50F in prep table cooler. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Hash browns were moved to interior of prep table cooler to cool.
- The person in charge was unable to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control for parcooked fries. Corrective Actions: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted. During the inspection EHS provided TPHC policy, and PIC completed policy during the inspection. Ensure that the time policy is maintained on site and that fries are labeled.
- Smoked salmon and sunnyside egg offered on the breakfast menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a consumer advisory statement or disclosure statement. Corrective Actions: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods offered raw or undercooked and identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Improper methods used to thaw frozen meats. Observed meats thawing in food prep sink in standing water. Water was about 81F. and frozen sausage was about 48F. Corrective Actions: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process. Instructed staff that items had completed thawing and to move foods to cooler.
- Improper use of wet wiping cloths. Observed wet cloths used to stabilize cutting boards. Corrective Actions: Use clean wet wiping cloths for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. Store wet wiping in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Establishment does not have QT-40 test strips for sanitizer solution. Corrective Actions: Obtain a QT-40 chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
1785 S Hayes St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Routine
April 12, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed foods in the walk in cooler holding above 41F. Turkey - 48F, Milk - 47F, Yogurt - 53F. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Observed that the cooler is holding temperature at about 48F. Corrective Actions: Repair cooler so that it is able to maintain temperatures of foods at 41F or below.
3125 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 12, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- TPHC is not being implemented on pizzas served by the slice which are not holding at 135F or higher. Corrective Actions: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
Bishop O'Connell High School- Cafeteria
6600 Little Falls Rd Arlington, VA 22213
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
April 12, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
3010 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 12, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Pan of salmon (44 F) and pan of hamburger (45 F) in the cook-line drawers observed cold holding at improper temperature (product relocated). Corrective Actions: Product relocated to an additional refrigerator and manager will have unit serviced.
- Floor surfaces under / around mainline preparation equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities and underneath equipment.
Arlington Career Center-PEP(Program for Employment Preparedness)
816 S Walter Reed Dr Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed cartons of raw-shelled eggs stored over boxed lunches and salads in "Kratos" 2-dr reach-in ref. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Observed equipment and utensils are not properly sanitized. When tested, quat ammonium chloride sanitizer was not at proper concentration; 3-compartment sink was not setup properly. Corrective Actions: Provide quat-ammonium chloride sanitizer at proper concentration of 200-400 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
- Observed interior of microwave oven not clean. Corrective Actions: Clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours or as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Observed ham (48F), sliced provolone (55F), sliced roasted turkey (55) and grilled chicken (53F) at improper cold holding temperature in the "Hoshizaki" 2-dr sandwich prep ref. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Observed some of the cutting boards heavily scored and scratched. Corrective Actions: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
5849 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Hand sink in kitchen observed missing hand soap. Corrective Actions: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Chicken, ground beef, pulled pork, refried beans, and cheese sauce observed hot holding at improper temperature. All foods reheated to proper temperature. Chicken (173°F) Ground Beef (190°F) Pulled Pork (190°F) Refried Beans (170°F) Cheese Sauce (170°F). Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Facility observed not having chemical testing strips for 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Obtain a chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
4435 N Pershing Dr 1st fl Kitchen, 3rd & 6th fl kitchenette's Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Follow-Up
April 11, 2024
2311 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed water bottles stored on dish storage racks, and on food prep tables. Corrective Actions: Provide a designated area where employees may store drinks, where they do not to contaminate exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection. Drinks must also have a lid and a straw or where indirect hand to mouth contact will occur.
- During inspection observed that the dish machine was not dispensing sanitizer during use. Corrective Actions: Food equipment must be sanitized before use. Dishmachine was primed, and was able to dispense sanitizer after priming. it is recommended that the dishmachine be tested before use, and during the midpoint in service.
5731 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed that greens, cheese sauce were prepared the previous day, and had internal temperature of 67F, and 53F. The walk in cooler the items were placed in had an ambient temperature of 53F. Corrective Actions: Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food(s) from 135°Fto 41°F within a total of 6 hours and from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses. Foods discarded.
- Observed raw eggs not stored in refrigeration equipment that maintains ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. Eggs stored in walk in cooler at 53F. Corrective Actions: Store raw eggs in refrigerated equipment capable of maintaining ambient air temperatures of 45°F or less. Discard the food and ensure that eggs are stored in equipment that can maintain temperatures of 45°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- The establishment does not have an approved HACCP plan for the food that is packaged using the reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) process. During inspection observed that establishment is vacuum packaging several items including raw hamburger meats, cooked sausage, cooked pulled pork, and cooked chicken and turkey
- Corrective Actions: Cease the service or sale of ROP food. An approved HACCP plan must be in place prior to packaging food using the ROP processing method. Develop a HACCP plan that: Identifies the time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food to be packaged, specifies that the food meets the required criteria, describes the label on the ROP food, includes required operational procedures, describes the training program for employees responsible for ROP operation, and is provided to AND APPROVED BY the Health Department before the ROP process is implemented. ROP Items discarded by staff
- Through discussion with staff and manager, it was stated that ROP foods are packaged and sold to consumers directly. Corrective Actions: Items stored or prepared in ROP packaging in retail food establishments may not be sold in to another business entity or direct to consumer. Sales of ROP packaged items is not permitted under the scope of a VDH food establishment permit unless a variance is submitted and approved for 3-502.12(D)(2)(a). Online and retail sales may also require permitting and inspection from additional agencies including Virginia department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and USDA.
2109 N Pollard St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Certified food protection manager certificate #2044121 expired on 3/20/2024 for William Cordan; at least one food manager required on-site; Nebyou Lulseged State Food Safety food handler cert # lcb809-jj00feb exp. 2/5/27 on-site. Corrective Actions: A certified food protection manager is required that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service and who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
- Foods found above 41 F in the prep refrigerators and left walk-in ref.; prep refrigerators were adjusted to colder settings and plastic wrap was removed from the walk-in ref. condenser fan cover. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Vacuumed packages of fish found in the right walk-in refrigerator; remove fish from packaging prior to thawing in the refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen package from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator that maintains food temperature at 41°F or less, or immediatley upon completion of thawing if thawed by completely submerging the package(s) under running water at a temperature of 70°F for a time period that doesn't allow the thawed portions of the fish to exceed 41°F for more that 4 hours including the time to cool back down to 41°F in the refrigerator if not immediately cooked.
- In-use utensils found in standing water room temperature. Corrective Actions: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container.
- Blender not inverted to dry; plastic containers observed stacked while still wet; unstack to air dry. Corrective Actions: Store blender and containers in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Shelves inside 2-door prep refrigerator and left walk-in ref. aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Three part sink drain pipe leaks. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair. Fix the leaks.
- Shared strip mall trash & recycling containers aren't kept closed; carboard dumpster drain plug is missing. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use. Replace the missing drain plug.
- Women's sink vanity cabinet door's are damaged. Wall panel not sealed flush with it's adjoining wall behind/above dish machine upper drying rack. Openings in ceiling around pipes shall be closed. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Dusty walls at hood over stove. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
1600 Wilson Blvd Ste 100 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Chlorine sanitizer in the mechanical dish-machine observed at improper concentration when tested (< 10 ppm). Corrective Actions: Manager will properly sanitize in 3-compartment sink and contact dish-machine repair technician.
- Several chemical spray bottles observed not properly labeled with the common name of the product. Corrective Actions: Discussed with manager, manager will have bottles properly labeled.
- Some areas of the kitchen floor surface under / around the fryer unit in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.
- Back splash along cook-line in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
- A few light bulbs in the cook-line hood in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly replace non-functioning light bulbs.
- Cook-line hood vents observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean cook-line hood filters.
- Several employee coats / backpacks observed improperly stored on items in the dry storage room area. Corrective Actions: Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions.
1101 S Joyce St B-34 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 11, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
3212 Hallran Rd Falls Church, VA 22041
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
April 11, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
3217 Columbie Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
April 11, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
15446 Painters Cove Way Haymarket, VA 20169
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
April 11, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
1022 S Highland St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Dead roaches in basement on floor. Facility has monthly pest control service. I recommend elevating items 6 inches off the floor onto shelves with legs or wheels; clean the floors, seal-up wall/floor junctures. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
2406 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No paper towels provided at the downstairs handsink. Corrective Actions: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing.
- Observed a bowl and other utensils stored on/in the front handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the bowl and other utensils preventing its use.
- Observed a carton of raw-shelled eggs stored over pre-packaged blocks of cheese in the "Bev Air" 2-dr reach-in ref. Corrective Actions: Food may not be stored under sources of contamination. Relocate raw-shelled eggs on the bottom shelf, down below the cheese blocks.
- Observed wet towels used as anti-slip mats under cutting boards. Corrective Actions: Do not use wet towels under cutting boards. Use a mesh or rubber mats as slip-resistant mats.
1025 N Fillmore St Suite J Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed employees directly contacting exposed salad with their hands. Corrective Actions: Do not handle ready to eat foods with your bare hands. Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Unpasteurized juice is being packaged in the food establishment but the juice container is not labeled to alert the consumer that the juice is unpasteurized. Corrective Actions: Unpasteurized juice that is packaged in the food establishment must be labeled with the following statement: "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems"
- Establishment does not have QT-40 test strips to test sanitizer levels at 3 compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Obtain QT-40 test strips.
4300 Wilson Blvd #100 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Air gaps observed under entrance doors and some door frame damage. Corrective Actions: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; 2. Closed, tight fitting windows; and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
5157 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
April 11, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Rat droppings observed downstairs on floor under shelves and where old equipment is stored. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Walls and floors not kept clean in kitchen; floors not kept clean downstairs. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Walls, floors and ceiling not kept in good repair downstairs. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
918 S Lincoln St Suite #2 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Caterer | Pre-Opening
April 10, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
Virginia Hospital Center-Subway
1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 10, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
918 S Lincoln St Suite #2 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Caterer | Routine
April 10, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
3181 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 10, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
Ceiling tiles in kitchen observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
2300B Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 10, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The hand sink at the front bar observed being used as a dump sink. Person in charge discussed with employees the sink is for handwashing only. Corrective Actions: Hand sinks shall be used for handwashing only.
- Observed the soda guns at the back bar in need of cleaning. Cleaned during inspection. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface of the soda gun at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, or per manufacturer specifications.
- The wood platform for the hot water heater in the new kitchen needs to be sealed. Corrective Actions: Ensure the surface is easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.
- The ceiling vents were observed in need of cleaning in the original kitchen. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- The ceiling and walk-in cooler floor in the original kitchen were observed in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Virginia Hospital Center-Farmer's Fridge & Pavilion (#1,#2,#3,#4)
1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 10, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
1550 Crystal Dr Ste E Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 10, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Certified food protection manager not observed for the food establishment. Ensure that a CFM is provided for the establishment. Manager will sign up for the CFM course / exam. Corrective Actions: A certified food protection manager is required that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service and who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
- Chlorine sanitizer in the ware-washing area dish-machine observed at improper concentration when tested (0 ppm). Corrective Actions: Manager will properly sanitize in the 3-compartment sink and contact dish-machine technician for repair.
- Interior / exterior of dish-machine in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment.
3503 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 10, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Chlorine sanitizer in the mechanical dish-machine observed at improper concentration when tested (0 ppm). Corrective Actions: Manager will contact dish-machine repair technician to service machine. Properly sanitize in the 3-compartment sink until dish-machine is properly functioning.
- Top surfaces of dish-machine in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment surfaces.
- Hood filters along cook-line in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean kitchen hood filters.
- Employee coats / belongings observed improperly stored in back kitchen area on boxes of dry goods. Corrective Actions: Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions.
Virginia Hospital Center-Starbucks
1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 10, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Hospital Food Service | Risk Factor
April 10, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
1201 Wilson Blvd., 30th Floor Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 10, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
Hand sink next to mop sink observed not working properly. Corrective Actions: Ensure hand sink has proper flow and temperature at all times.
Hand sink in kitchen area observed missing paper towel. Corrective Actions: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
Facility observed missing test strips for 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Obtain a quaternary ammonium chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
1110 N Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed rice pudding, cheesecake and foods in the dessert prep table cooler were holding above 41F. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Observed that potatoes were cooled in covered containers and stacked. Corrective Actions: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Containers opened to allow cooling.
- Observed employee rinsing peppers in mop sink. Corrective Actions: Mop sinks may not be used for food preparation. Rewash peppers at a food prep sink or a cleaned basin on the 3 compartment sink only. Wash any containers and discard food in direct contact with mop sink.
- Observed container of calamari thawing in a container on the floor under the handsink. Corrective Actions: Protect food from contamination by storing the food in a clean and dry location. Foods moved to 3 compartment sink area to finish thawing and preparation.
- Observed that several cutting boards at prep tables are heavily scored. Corrective Actions: Sand down or replace heavily scored cutting boards. Boards with deep cuts are difficult to sanitize.
- Observed that lid of flour bin is cracked, and observed a food storage container was heavily cracked. Dessert prep table cooler is unable to hold foods at 41F. Corrective Actions: Discard equipment that is cracked or in disrepair. Container discarded, chef ordered new lid, and contacted servicer to adjust or repair prep table.
- Observed that the fans in the upright cooler are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
601 N Vermont St Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- A few ants observed in the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Outside trash dumpster is totally filled; lids can't close tightly. Corrective Actions: All refuse containers are to be fitted with snug lids. Compact trash and/or increase pick-up frequency.
1500 Wilson Blvd #102 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed around 2:45pm that roasted tomatoes for salsa were cooling in ice bath at 98F. PIC stated that salsa has started cooling at around 10:19 am. Corrective Actions: Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food(s) from 135°Fto 41°F within a total of 6 hours and from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. Salsa discarded.
- Observed that food containers were stacked while wet.
- Corrective Actions: Store food containers in a self-draining position that allows air-drying. Do not stack items until they are fully dried.
1350 S Eads St #80 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Broken floor tiles observed by steps near walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Repair walking surfaces so they drain. If foot traffic is allowed to occur from undrained areas, contamination will be tracked into the establishment. Surfaces graded to drain minimize these conditions.
3501 S 2nd St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 9, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
Renaissance Arlington Capital View-SOCCI Restaurant and Bar
2800 S Potomac Ave Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Metal utensil container observed improperly stored in the handsink basin. Corrective Actions: Container was relocated from handsink basin. Handwashing sinks are to be used for handwashing only.
- Diced tomatoes (47 F), ham (46 F), chopped sausage (47 F), meatballs (47 F) in the right cook-line prep unit observed holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Product relocated to walk-in refrigerator by person in charge.
- Wiping cloths in the back kitchen area observed not properly stored in chemical sanitizer between use. Corrective Actions: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Several kitchen cutting boards observed scratched, scoured, worn, and in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Replace worn / damaged cutting boards.
- Shelving above the front grill / cook-line area in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surface equipment.
- Wall surfaces along the back dish-washing area observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
2000 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Ware washing machine is out of sanitizer with dishes not being sanitized. Three part sink set up. Alternate bottle of chlorine sanitizer connected to machine. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
- Door gaskets are damaged on the True 2 door uprt unit. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
2201 N. Pershing Dr Suite # F Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The facility is not under the immediate control of a certified food manager. Corrective Actions: A certified food manager should be on site during all hours of operation.
- Observed the following items in the salad prep unit at improper temperatures: chicken wings (65F), cut lettuce (51F), sliced tomato (51F) and feta cheese (52F). All items were voluntarily discarded and no TCS foods will be stored in the unit until it is repaired. Corrective Actions: Ensure that time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- The salad prep unit was observed not properly maintaining temperature. Corrective Actions: Repair the salad prep unit to maintain proper temperature below 41F.
- Observed a leak at the 3-compartment sink facet. Corrective Actions: Repair the leak at the 3-compartment sink.
Celebree School of National Landing
1321 S Elm St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
April 9, 2024
No Observations Or Corrective Actions Reported
2509 N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Case of noodles requiring refrigeration observed on rear porch at 62F. Immediately placed under refrigeration.
- Corrective Actions: Routinely inspect potentially hazardous food upon receipt for evidence of current or previous temperature abuse.
- No functional thermometer is available for Superior 1 door uprt unit. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
- Floor tiles cracked and in disrepair in area of 3 part sink. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in proper repair.
What Violations Do ACPHD Inspectors Report?
In Virginia, all food service locations are supposed to be inspected at least once per year. Facilities with higher risk factors may be inspected as often as four times per year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected. Sometimes, the follow-up inspection only considers the most important "priority" violations.
For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection. Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions.
They can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.
The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the food service presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."
More Health Code Violations:
- No Parasite Destruction Records Kept For Raw Fish: Health Inspections
- Chemical Poisoning Risk With Unlabeled Food Containers: Inspections
- Little Flies Observed; Chicken Legs Kept Too Cold: Health Inspections
- Health Inspections: Dented Tomato Juice Can labelled 'Don't Use'
- Bananas Stored In Wet Container With Sanitizer: Health Inspections
- Rodents, Insects And Other Pests: Arlington Health Inspection Reports
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