Fish Thawed Incorrectly, Mouse Droppings: Arlington Health Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — Several facilities in Arlington recorded violations during recent inspections from the Arlington County Public Health department. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between Feb. 7 and Feb. 14.

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."

Here are the violations from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14 as listed by Arlington County Public Health:

Saigon Saigon

1101 S Joyce St, B16 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Rice Cooker and bulk storage container of rice observed not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Floor of walk in cooler observed in need of cleaning. 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.
• Broken Floor tiles observed by ware washing sink and prep sink. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Ichiban Sushi & Ramen

4251 Campbell Ave # 101 Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The following needs to be re-sealed to the walls: 1) the mop sink 2) the 3-compartment sink 3) the toilet in the men's restroom.
• The cutting boards were observed heavily scratched and scorned. Re-surface or replace the equipment.
• The following is in need of cleaning: 1) the interiors of all refrigeration units 2) the shelving racks in the walk-in cooler 3) the exterior of the microwave. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The floor tile grout is in need of repair throughout the kitchen.

Ruffino's Spaghetti House

4763 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Dumpster and recycling dumpster are missing drain plugs. Corrective Actions: Waste handling containers are to be insect and rodent proof.
• Top of grease receptacle has an accumulation of grease. Corrective Actions: Maintain grease receptacle in clean condition.

Thai Select

1713 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Other
February 14, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Graze Craze Arlington

1121 19th St N A-101 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
February 14, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

LA Sports Bar & Grill

2530 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Disposable paper towels observed not properly provided at the kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Properly provide disposable paper towels at all handsinks.
• Cardboard box of single-service containers observed improperly stored on the kitchen handsink basin. Corrective Actions: Container removed by person in charge.
• Chlorine sanitizer in the mechanical dish-machine observed at improper concentration when tested (0 ppm). Corrective Actions: Manager will properly clean and sanitize the 3-compartment sink until machine is serviced / repaired. Dish-machine racks observed damaged and in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Repair damaged equipment.

Life Cafe

1440 N Edgewood St Suite #160 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Oat milk in pitcher at customer counter at 47°F. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Containers of may w/pepper, ranch dressing, chia pudding from the commissary and a couple of sour cream containers weren't used by their dates on their containers/labels 2/5-2/11. Corrective Actions: Discard the food at this time. Ensure all prepared RTE (TCS) food is mark with the name and ""consume by"" date on the container at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• Consumer advisory reminder statement on menu, however, no items disclosed; include asterisk's on menu at burger and at the reminder 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.
• Facility doesn't have irreversible registering temperature indicators for testing their high temperature dish machines. Corrective Actions: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in hot waer mechanical warewashing operations.

Kabobistan of Arlington

3400 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Certified food manager not observed on-site at time of inspection. Corrective Actions: Contacted owner and spoke via phone, ensure CFM is on-site during operation.
• Food debris observed improperly being dumped into the back kitchen area handsink. Corrective Actions: Handsinks are to be used for handwashing only.
• Utensil used to scoop salt observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized equipment.
• Chemical containers / products observed improperly stored on shelves with dry ingredient products. Corrective Actions: Chemicals relocated by person in charge.
• Boxes of food product observed improperly stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor.
• Several cutting boards observed scratched, scoured and in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Replace damaged cutting surfaces / boards.
• Soap dispenser in back kitchen area observed damaged and in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair damaged equipment.
• Interior / exterior of all refrigeration and frozen units in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment.
• Floor surfaces around bulk mixer and under / around all equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
• Cook-line hood vents in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean hood ventilation system.

Clementine's-33rd Floor

1812 N Moore Street Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Disposable paper towels not properly observed at the front grill line handsink station. Corrective Actions: Manager provided disposable paper towels.
• Cloth towels observed improperly placed underneath the in-use preparation line cutting board. Corrective Actions: Manager was able to provide non-absorbent non-slip mat.
• Fan covers in the walk-in refrigerator observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment.

Sweet Leaf Community Cafe

2200 Wilson Blvd #103 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Diced chicken stacked too high in the steamtable, top half at 115-125°F. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
• Missing some electrical outlet panels in the dining room; some missing wall tiles in the front line food prep area; some damaged wall trim in the front counter prep area; some floor damage in the kitchen by the 2-door counter freezer; hole in wall by the mop sink; seal up any voids/gaps in the walls/floors/ceiling. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Dusty women's rest-room ceiling vent cover, ceiling vent covers in kitchen especially over the hot water heater, some in dining area; dusty walls by the hot water heater; greasy wall under the 3-part sink. 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.

Peruvian Brothers

1450 S Eads St Suite 60 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed that towels were stored in the dish area handsink Corrective Actions: Handsinks must be used for handwashing only. Do not store any items in the handsink.
• During inspection observed that staff were washing and rinsing dishes, but not sanitizing. The wash basin was filled, but a basin with sanitizer was not. Corrective Actions: After washing, food contact equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized. Asked employee to set up 3 compartment sink.
• Observed boiled sweet potatoes held in cooler at 90F. PIC stated that they were cooked about 3 hours prior. 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. Instructed PIC to reheat potatoes and restart cooling.
• Observed shell eggs held on the countertop next to the griddles. Ambient temperature was 80F Corrective Actions: Store raw eggs in refrigerated equipment capable of maintaining ambient air temperatures of 45°F or less
• Observed packages of mahi tuna with labels indicating that fish must be opened prior to thawing held under refrigeration in ROP packaging. 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 immediately 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.
• Establishment did not have chlorine test strips for the kitchen dishmachine. Corrective Actions: Obtain a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City Main Kitchen (Banquet & Pastry Kitchens)

2799 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed a food employee preparing salads with bare hands. Corrective Actions: Minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a RTE form to reduce the potential for contamination.
• Containers of chocolate chips, sunflower seeds and other bakery items not labeled with common names. Corrective Actions: Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of theand (6) Nutrition labeling as specified in the CFR; and (6) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin.
• Observed 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.
• "Cres-Cor", "Carter-Hoffman" and both "Alto-Sham" hot holding boxes are in need of scrubbing and deep cleaning. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
• No trash can provided at hand sink by walk-in refrigerator (F1). Corrective Actions: Provide a waste receptacle for the disposal of paper towels at hand sink by walk-in refrigerator (F1).

Hyatt Regency Crystal City Cinnabar Restaurant

2799 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Ice machine (left) is in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the ice machine.
• Observed butter (60F - discarded) on the counter; diced tomatoes (46F), breakfast potatoes (44F), link sausage (46F) and diced ham (46F) in 1-dr, 2-drawers cookline prep ref. and sliced roast beef (46F) in 3-dr cookline prep ref. at improper cold holding temperature. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Observed some dish racks stored on the floor in, next to ice machines in warewashing area. Corrective Actions: do not store dish racks or any other clean equipment on the floor.
• No trash can provided at hand sink by walk-in ref/walk-in freezer. Corrective Actions: Provide a waste receptacle for the disposal of paper towels at the hand sink by WIC/WIF.

Greenheart Juice Shop

2016 Wilson Blvd Flr 1st Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
February 14, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

McDonald's #4266

2620 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 14, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

Hand sink at front counter observed missing paper towels. 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

Cabana Restaurant

4815 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Food items prepared in the kitchen and stored for longer than 24 hours are not dated with a made or discard date like the shredded chicken, rice and cooked noodles. Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepared RTE (TCS) food is mark with the name and ""consume by"" date on the container at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.

Freddie's

555 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202-2517
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 13, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Cafe Sazon

4704 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed refried beans cooling in deep plastic containers. The beans were moved to shallow pans. Corrective Actions: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
• Observed two dead mice in the basement. Corrective Actions: Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
• The ceiling vents are in need of cleaning. 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.

Extreme Pizza

3444 Fairfax Drive #4 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Employee observed dumping liquids in hand sink. Corrective Actions: Hands sink to be use for washing hands only.

Little Caesars Pizza

5025 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Uncovered beverage cup observed on the back preparation line. 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.
• Utensils / equipment observed improperly stored in the back area handsink basin. Corrective Actions: Handsinks are to be used for handwashing only.
• Dispenser hose to the 3-compartment sink sanitizer system observed in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair damaged equipment.
• Three sink stoppers not properly observed at the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Manager will purchase proper sink stoppers.
• Floor / tile grout near the back kitchen handsink in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.

Tarbouch Cafe

3110 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Uncovered beverage cup observed on the back preparation line. 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.
• Utensils / equipment observed improperly stored in the back area handsink basin. Corrective Actions: Handsinks are to be used for handwashing only.
• Dispenser hose to the 3-compartment sink sanitizer system observed in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair damaged equipment.
• Three sink stoppers not properly observed at the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Manager will purchase proper sink stoppers.
• Floor / tile grout near the back kitchen handsink in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.

Andrew B. Ferrari Argus House

1527 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Correctional Facility | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• A couple ceiling light bulbs are out over counter with the mixer & can opener. Corrective Actions: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor

Olive Express

1100 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Food debris observed improperly rinsed in the kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Handsink is for handwashing only.
• Door gaskets to the prep line refrigerator observed damaged / torn and in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly replace damaged door gaskets.
• Top surfaces of dish-machine in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean ware-washing equipment.
• Three sink stoppers not properly observed for the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Provide proper sink stoppers, PIC will order stoppers.
• Side surfaces of cook-line equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
• Floor / wall surfaces under and around cook-line in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
• Cook-line hood vents in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean hood ventilation system.

El Salvador Restaurant

4805 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The floors in the back by the reach-in cooler and behind the bar are in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Holiday Inn Arlington-Silver Leaf Restaurant

4610 N Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Dish machine observed not reaching proper sanitizing temperature (147F). 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. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
• Facility observed not having testing device for dish machine. Corrective Actions: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in hot waer mechanical warewashing operations.
• Microwave on cook line not clean to sight & Touch. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Back hand sink and back prep table observed in need of resealing to wall. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Anchor to water hose in back prep area observed broken. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Which Wich Superior Sandwhiches

4300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, USA Suite #160 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Dish machine observed not reaching proper sanitizing temperature (147F). 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. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
• Facility observed not having testing device for dish machine. Corrective Actions: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in hot waer mechanical warewashing operations.
• Microwave on cook line not clean to sight & Touch. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Back hand sink and back prep table observed in need of resealing to wall. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Anchor to water hose in back prep area observed broken. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Ruthie's All - Day

3411 5th St S Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed a food employee touching bread rolls with bare hands. Corrective Actions: Employees must avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food by using suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food and prevent contamination from hands.
• Several menu items which are served undercooked are missing disclosure (*). Corrective Actions: The Consumer Advisory shall include a reminder statement that includes asterisking (*) the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states one of the following: 1) "Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request", or 2) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness", or 3) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions".
• Observed multiple utensils and ice scoops stored in standing water at 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 time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food 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 TCS food; or 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
• Observed milk crates being used as shelves. Corrective Actions: Do not use milk crates for shelving or for storage.

La Coop Coffee

4807 1st St N, Arlington, VA, USA Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The exterior of the microwave oven and the surrounding areas are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The handsink in the back of the kitchen was observed slow to drain. Drain/plumbing may need to be checked or replaced.

Tiki Thai At Water Park

1651 Crystal Dr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The exterior of the microwave oven and the surrounding areas are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The handsink in the back of the kitchen was observed slow to drain. Drain/plumbing may need to be checked or replaced.

Seamore's Restaurant

2815 Clarendon Blvd Unit #170 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Surfaces of ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required. Corrective Actions: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold
• Observed that the main kitchen dish machine is not operating to heat equipment and utensils to 160F. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements, and is able to heat dishes to at least 160F at the sanitize step. Establishment may use the undercounter dishmachine or 3 compartment sink until the main dishmachine has bee repaired.
• Observed fried shaved brussels sprouts held at room temperature. Chef stated they were cooked yesterday (2/11) Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Please note that cooked vegetables cannot be considered shelf stable unless a product assessment has been completed to prove that the recipe is safe.
• Observed Pasta, sauces, cooked vegetables cold holding in the prep table above 41F.
• Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Observed that mops were left in mop sink when not in use. Corrective Actions: Ensure mops are rinsed or cleaned thoroughly after use and then hung up to dry.

Victoria Cortes Personal Chef Service, LLC

918 S Lincoln St Suite #2 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed employee handling red onion for a ready-to-eat salad with their bare hands. Corrective Actions: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.

Williamsburg Deli

2900 N Sycamore St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Drink cup observed with no lid. 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.
• Used Paper towels observed in hand sink Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the used paper towels preventing its use.
• Facility observed not having food thermometer. Corrective Actions: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
• Compartment sink observed in need of resealing to the wall. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Phowheels

1731 Crystal Dr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Open beverage on counter for employee. 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.
• Cans found with dents on their seams in the storage room; labeled trash. Corrective Actions: Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
• Beef & carrots found in steamtable at 125°F recently from the microwave; it was returned to the microwave to continue reheating to 165°F or above. Corrective Actions: Ensure potentially hazardous foods that are cooked, cooled, and reheated in a microwave for hot holding are reheated so that all parts of the food reach 165°F or above and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating.
• Unlabeled chemical spray bottle; labeled. Corrective Actions: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
• Egg rolls tightly wrapped while cooling on counter; uncovered. 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.
• Windows kept open without screens; screen or keep closed. 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.
• Mouse droppings observed on floor of the storage room and outside the building by the mop sink. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Containers observed stacked on top of one another while still wet; unstack and allow to air dry prior to stacking. Corrective Actions: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored. Cloth-drying may transfer microorganisms to equipment or utensils.
• Wiping cloth under cutting board & cardboard on storage shelves are absorbent. Corrective Actions: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
• No hot water at hand sink by the 3-part sink. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Storage room floor not sealed; clean-up mouse droppings with water & bleach. Corrective Actions: Finish and seal (Concrete) to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.

Sawatdee Restaurant

2250 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Red and Green curry observed hot holding at improper Temperature. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period. Red Curry reheated to 180°F Green Curry reheated to 185°F
• Red Curry, Fried Tofu, and Fried Duck observed cold holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Walls by cook line hand sink observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Screwtop

1025 N Fillmore St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Open drinking containers stored on baking sheets in kitchen. 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.
• Observed that food containers had food debris on the surface after being washed. Corrective Actions: Food contact surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned before sanitizing. If food debris is not removed sanitizing becomes ineffective.
• Observed dishes were stacked tightly after washing. Corrective Actions: Store containers and dishes in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.

B. Carter Cooks

918 S Lincoln St Suite #2 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Routine
February 12, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Pizza Bolis

6033 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Carry Out | Routine
February 8, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Olive can found on shelving dented on it's top seam; discarded to correct on-site. Corrective Actions: Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
• Sandwich prep refrigerator found unplugged, foods (sliced cheeses and tomatoes) at 50°F; unit was plugged back in. Pizza prep unit holding foods (shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, crab meat) at 47-50°F; unit was adjusted to a colder setting. Individual packages of "Ken's" blue cheese & ranch dressings that state "Keep refrigerated" were found at room temperature; discarded, keep refrigerated at all times. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Some cracked food containers & lids; discard. Corrective Actions: Replace the cracked food containers to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
• No chlorine test papers on-site; obtain & monitor sanitizing solutions 50-150 ppm. Corrective Actions: Obtain a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
• Some shelves and drawer handles aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Hot water/handle not working at kitchen hand sink. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Shared strip mall trash dumpsters lids/doors aren't kept closed and/or missing; shall be replaced & kept closed. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.

Copperwood Tavern

4021 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

4301 Fairfax Dr 100 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Disposable paper towels observed not properly provided in the back handsink dispenser. Corrective Actions: Manager provided disposable paper towels.
• Continue to repair / replace areas of damaged floor / tile grout. Corrective Actions: Repair physical facilities.
• Some areas of the floor underneath cook-line, prep line, and ware-washing area in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

WAS17 Catering

510 14th St S 3rd Floor Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed the food-contact surfaces of knives on magnet not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• Observed cooked vegetables and macaroni, tightly wrapped with plastic in the walk-in ref. 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.
• Observed milk crates being used as shelves. Corrective Actions: Non-food contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
• Blast chillers and two "Victory Ultraspec" 2-dr reach-in ref. (in pantry area) are not maintained in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace these blast chillers and reach-in units.
• Observed cutting boards heavily scored and scratched. Corrective Actions: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

Subway #51334

2461 S Clark St R-005B Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Pre-Opening
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

The Broiler

3601 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Employee observed improperly touching sub roll bread after handling raw steak. Corrective Actions: Procedures to prevent cross contamination discussed with manager. Sub roll bread that was handled discarded.
• Stem thermometer provided observed not properly functioning. Corrective Actions: Manager will purchase new thermometer.
• Door sweep and hole near bottom of back door in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Repair door sweep and outer openings.
• Floor and door to the walk-in freezer observed damaged and in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair equipment.
• Side surfaces of all cook-line equipment in need of cleaning. *Interior / exterior surfaces of all refrigeration equipment and freezer units in need of cleaning. *Prep line refrigeration door gaskets in need of cleaning. *Storage shelving underneath the beverage areas in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean nonfood-contact surfaces.
• Floor / wall surfaces underneath / around all equipment and shelving in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
• Items and equipment in the back area that are not needed in need of removal. Corrective Actions: Remove unnecessary or non-functioning equipment.

Starbucks Coffee # 7820

901 N Nelson St #120 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Door gasket is damaged on True 1 door uprt freezer unit. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• No testing mechanism is available for testing sanitize temperature on high temp ware washing machine. Corrective Actions: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in hot water mechanical warewashing operations.
• No covered trash can is provided in unisex restroom. Corrective Actions: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.

WAS17 Cafe

510 14th St S 3rd Floor Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed 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.
• Hot table in "Field & flavor" and grill @ "NOVA Grille" are broken and not maintained in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace these equipment.

Bandito's Tacos & Tequila

1301 South Joyce St Space D-4 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 7, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Sanitizer bucket was observed stored in basin of hand sink. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Maintain hand wash sinks available for hand washing at all times.