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Meat, Shrimp Thawing In Buckets + Roaches: Health Inspection Report
Arlington County Public Health officials recorded violations at food establishments during inspections between Feb 29 and March 6.
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 Feb. 29 and March 6.
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.
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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.
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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. 29 to March 8 as listed by Arlington County Public Health:
5950 N 8th Rd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Bottom area of walk-in refrigerator door gasket observed damaged and in need of replacement / repair. Corrective Actions: Manager will have work order submitted.
- Some areas of the floor surfaces around drains and seams observed damaged. Corrective Actions: Repair damaged physical facilities.
3217 10th St N Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Pending
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
March 6, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
1735 N Lynn St Suite 112 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Employee didn't wash hands before putting on new gloves. Corrective Actions: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Missing hand washing sign at front hand sink and can no longer read the one's in the rest-rooms. The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible. The men's rest-room was out of paper-towels. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees. Keep paper-towels in the dispensers.
- Diced eggs and chicken in the 2-drawer prep ref. and shredded lettuce in the left "True" 1-dr prep ref. cold holding at 50-57°F; relocated to another refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Couldn't read thermometer inside the 2-drawer prep refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
- Flies (small) and immature "German" cockroach observed in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Middle prep refrigerator cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the cutting boards to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the @EQUIPMENT@, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- 2-drawer prep refrigerator and "True" left 1-dr prep ref. aren't keeping foods at or below 41°F; repair or replace to do so. Soda/drink counter cabinet doors are no longer in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the refrigerators and counter cabinet doors to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
- Blender bases, inside the milkshake, salad and sandwich prep refrigerators, the walk-in refrigerator condenser fan covers 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.
- No hot water (85°F min) at men's rest-room hand sink. Three part sink stoppers/drain pipes leaking water on to floor. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Walls, floors, and ceiling not kept clean. 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.
- A few lights aren't working in back kitchen area. 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.
4238 Wilson Blvd #120 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 6, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
1330 S. Fair St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Uncovered employee beverage cup observed improperly located along the wait station service area. 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.
- Handsoap observed not properly provided at the front line handsink dispenser. Corrective Actions: Person in charge provided soap.
- Spray hose nozzle in dish-machine area in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Person in charge will have equipment cleaned and sanitized.
- Chemical spray bottle containers observed not properly labeled with the common name. Corrective Actions: Properly label chemical containers with the product common name.
- Wiping cloths observed improperly used underneath the in-use cutting boards. Corrective Actions: Provided non-slip, non-absorbent foodservice mats that are easily cleanable.
- Some areas of caulking around the dish-machine and ware-washing area in need of cleaning and replacing. Corrective Actions: Clean / replace damaged caulking.
- Wall area along the dish-machine area in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
- Some ceiling tiles along the cook-line in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Repair / replace damaged physical facilities.
- A few ceiling lights along the cook-line observed not working and in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Repair non-functioning lights.
4238 Wilson Blvd Suite 1180 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The interior of the bulk ice machine was observed soiled with grime and debris. PIC instructed an employee to clean and sanitize the equipment (Corrected).
- The mop sink needs to be re-sealed to the adjoining walls.
- The floors near the mop sink and ice machine are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.
3003 Washington Blvd Suite A Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The interior of the reach-in coolers were observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- The hand sink in the back was observed leaking. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Mop observed not hung up to dry. Corrective Actions: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- The floors throughout the back and the vents were 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.
1119 N Hudson St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed a roll of plastic wrap stored on kitchen handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the plastic wrap roll preventing its use.
- Observed vacuum-packaged meats and chicken being defrosted/thawed on a prep table in the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, 2) completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles of food as long as held for period of time at a temperature of 41°F or less, or 3) as part of a cooking process if the food is cooked as specified by Law or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to a conventional cooking process.
- 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.
4238 Wilson Blvd 160 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The shelving racks in the walk-in cooler 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 floors in the walk-in cooler are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.
907 N Quincy St Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed a food employee dicing chicken nuggets with bare hands. The food was discarded. Corrective Actions: In a food service establishment that serves a highly susceptible population, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat food as specified under 3-301.11(B) and (D).
- Observed a bowl of water in the kitchen handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the bowl preventing its use.
- Observed oranges and pears stored under kitchen handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Food shall not be stored under handwashing sink.
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
115 S Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Mouse droppings observed on floor in kitchen, dining room and foyer that leads outside. Remove droppings with water & bleach. Seal up any cracks and crevices in dining room floor and 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.
- Outside blue dumpster is missing it's drain plug; contact "Zero Waste Solutions" at 844-417-9376 and notify them to replace it (unit ZWS 2-808) Corrective Actions: Relocate the storage of the refuse containers to allow frequent cleaning.
1138 N Irving St. Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The following are no longer fully sealed to the wall: hand sink, 3-compartment sink and the bathroom hand sinks. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Observed the mops not hung up to dry. Corrective Actions: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
1135 N Highland St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- There is no certified food protection manager to supervise the food establishment's food service employees; the person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager. 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.
- Kitchen employees are not washing hands prior to preparing food. Corrective Actions: Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
- Kitchen hand sink was observed with equipment in basin. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the @EQUIPMENT@ preventing its use.
- Shell eggs stored above heavy cream in walk in. 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.
- Tub of cooked chicken in 2 door uprt unit, prepared previous day, observed at 50F. Discarded. 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. Corrected by @CORRECTION@
- Rice holding in warming unit at 111F. Reheated to 165F. 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.
- TCS items in Arctic Air 1 door uprt unit cold holding at 50F, including cucumber yogurt and mint chutney. Discarded. Refrigeration unit taken out of service. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Unlabelled chemical spray bottles observed in establishment. Corrected. 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.
- Shrimp and meat observed thawing in buckets of water. 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
- Bulk spice containers in basement are not labelled with contents. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Rodent droppings observed in corners and under equipment in basement. Corrective Actions: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
- Plastic box with drawers holding rice and flour is not food grade. Shelf holding microwave is not smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the @EQUIPMENT@ to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Arctic Air uprt freezer is not functioning properly, icing up, bottom of unit is cracked, not maintaining an internal temperature of 41F or less. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
- Interior of refrigeration units are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- No air gap at prewash spray hose and sink assembly. Corrective Actions: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less that 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
- Grease barrel lid was open at time of inspection. Corrective Actions: All refuse containers are to be fitted with snug lids.
- Facility is in need of cleaning, including kitchen and basement. 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.
- No light in main floor public restroom. Light was changed during inspection. Corrective Actions: Light must be functional in restrooms.
- Kitchen light assembly is not shielded. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.
2107 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- A couple of cans of apples found with dents on their top seams; label not to use, redeem for credit and discard. 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.
- Cups and containers found stacked while wet; allow to air-dry prior to stacking; also invert the blender to air dry. Corrective Actions: Store food contact equipment in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- No irreversible registering temperature indicators on-site to verify utensil surface temperature of 160 F or above for the hot water dish machine. Corrective Actions: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in hot waer mechanical warewashing operations.
3100 10th St N Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Sanitizer bucket was observed in basin of hand sink next to 3 part sink. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Maintain hand sinks available for hand washing at all times.
- TCS items in 3 door prep unit holding above 41F, including smoked salmon, quinoa, peanut sauce at 50, greek yogurt at 51F. Items relocated to functional unit. Call for service placed. 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.
- No thermometer is available in the lettuce display refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
- Hand sink by 3 part sink is not sealed to wall. Corrective Actions: Maintain joints between sinks and walls watertight.
- Door gasket torn and in disrepair on the True 2 door uprt refrigerator. Three door prep unit is not maintaining an internal temperature of 41F or less. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
- There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall. Corrective Actions: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
4001 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
There are no chlorine and quat-sanitizer test strips to monitor the concentration of sanitizer. Corrective Actions: Use chlorine and quat-sanitizing solution test kit to ensure the proper concentration of the solution.
1100 S Hayes St Space CO6A Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No certified food manager on duty; at minimum a certified food handler is required during all hours of operation. 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.
- No paper towels at front hand sink. 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
- Items being washed in prep sink/back hand sink and not being sanitized. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact in the three part sink.
- Mall exterior doors to loading dock/dumpster area aren't kept 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.
- Bubble tea cup lids & blender not air-drying properly-->unstack lids and invert blender. Corrective Actions: Store cup lids and blenders in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Milk crates used as shelves; replace with shelving with 6 inch legs or wheels. Cutting board at 3-part sink isn't clean. Corrective Actions: Discard and replace the milk crates; resurface or replace the cutting board to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
- Mop sink cold water handle doesn't work. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Mall outside trash compactors aren't kept covered. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
- Wall damage by mop sink; missing wall panel/for phone line. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Facility walls aren't kept clean. 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.
- Mop not hung to air dry. Corrective Actions: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Lights in ceiling in front of store aren't shielded and some lights are out in the back of the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulbs with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb. Replace burnt out bulbs.
4053 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Hot water to the back kitchen preparation area handsink in need of adjusting to a minimum of 85 F. Corrective Actions: Temperature measured at approximately 67 F, and manager will have service order submitted.
- Downstairs storage area observed in need of removal of a few items not needed for use in the facility. Corrective Actions: Clean / relocate any items not needed.
6017 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
Residence Inn Arlington at Rosslyn
1651 N Oak St Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Thermometer is not accurate on Bev Air 2 door uprt refrigerator that is registering -8.5 F. Unit is holding at 41F. Corrective Actions: Place a thermometer inside refrigeration unit to determine interior temperature of unit.
1651 N Oak St Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Thermometer is not accurate on Bev Air 2 door uprt refrigerator that is registering -8.5 F. Unit is holding at 41F. Corrective Actions: Place a thermometer inside refrigeration unit to determine interior temperature of unit.
6017 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Caterer | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The floors around the mop sink and under the 3-compartment sink were 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.
- Observed burnt out lights over the stove and prep area. 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
2000 S 5th St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed turkey (119F), white rice (104F) and steamed carrots (123F) at improper hot holding temperature on the steamtable. The foods were reheated to 165F and above. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Light bulb in the walk-in freezer is not working. Corrective Actions: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in freeze.
4021 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Grout in kitchen observed in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Monument Restaurant-Comfort Inn
2480 S Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Chili (110 F) and potato soup (109 F) observed hot holding at improper temperature on the steam line. Corrective Actions: Product reheated to 165+ by person in charge.
- Fan cover in walk-in refrigeration in need of cleaning. Interior surfaces of the cook-line preparation unit in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
- Plumbing component on the dish-machine booster heater observed leaking and in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Work order submitted.
2611 S Clark St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
1711 Crystal Dr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
4040 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- When tested, a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. Corrective Actions: Adjust the sanitizing solution to 200 parts per million or otherwise identified by manufacturer's recommendations.
- No metal stem food thermometer on-site to take food temperatures to ensure receiving and holding at or below 41°F. Corrective Actions: Provide a food temperature measuring device with a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 2°F or 1°C in the intended range of use.
- Entrance doors aren't tight-fitting; air gaps observed; eliminate to prevent pest entry. 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.
- There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Corrective Actions: Obtain a QT-10 chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
2800 Crystal Dr #100 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
Observed that hand washing sink at the front coffee bar was used for rinsing out blenders. Corrective Actions: Handsinks must be used for handwashing only. Do not use hand sinks to rinse utensils.
Observed that kimchi was not labeled with the date prepared. Per staff it is served within about 3 days. Corrective Actions: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods 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 or sold 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.
Wiping cloths improperly stored on countertops between use. Corrective Actions: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
In-use utensils improperly stored in room temperature water between use. Corrective Actions: You may store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
5123 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- 2-door stand up cooler 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.
- Hole observed at back door frame. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Holes and broken tiles observed on cook line. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
3129 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Trash can with no lid observed in unisex restroom. Corrective Actions: Provide waste receptacle for handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories provided with disposable towels as specified in 5-501.16
- Broken drop ceiling tiles observed on ware washing line and back storage area. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Broken tiles and grout in disrepair observed on cook line. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
2700 S Lang St Upstairs Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed mac and cheese thawing on the counter. 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
- The 3-compartment sink is no longer fully sealed to the wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- The hood vents and vent in the storage room were 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.
- The ceiling tiles in the storage room and some wall tiles by the ovens were observed in need of repair/replacement. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
1800 N Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed shell eggs stored over produce in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Store raw foods below produce and cooked foods.
- Observed staff mix quaternary ammonium tabs and bleach in 3 compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Do not mix chemicals and use as directed on the container. Sink drained and only bleach was used during the next fill.
- Observed eggs cooled in a covered container in prep table. 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 cardboard used to line shelves in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Non food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Remove cardboard from shelving.
Business Opportunities F/T Blind # 08
2530 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Pending
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No hand towels are available at kitchen hand sink. Corrected. 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
- Shell stock tags are not being maintained for at least 90 days. Corrected by instruction. Corrective Actions: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
5555 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No hand towels are available at kitchen hand sink. Corrected. 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
- Shell stock tags are not being maintained for at least 90 days. Corrected by instruction. Corrective Actions: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
3907 & 3911 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No food handler or manager on-site; required during hours of operation; provide to me ASAP. 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.
- Water filler nozzle not kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Milk inside the "Frappuccino" prep area under-counter refrigerator cold holding at 44°F; relocated to another refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Thermometer is broken in the "Frappuccino" prep area under-counter refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
- The "Frappuccino" prep area under-counter refrigerator isn't holding foods at or below 41°F; don't store milk items in this refrigerator until it is repaired to do so. Corrective Actions: Repair the refrigerator to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
- Water too cold at hand sink; found at 71°F; adjust to have at least 85°F water. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair; repair/adjust the hand sink to have at least 85°F water to encourage frequent hand washing.
Safeway Store #764 - Starbuck's Coffee
2500 N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No food handler or manager on-site; required during hours of operation; provide to me ASAP. 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.
- Water filler nozzle not kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Milk inside the "Frappuccino" prep area under-counter refrigerator cold holding at 44°F; relocated to another refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Thermometer is broken in the "Frappuccino" prep area under-counter refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
- The "Frappuccino" prep area under-counter refrigerator isn't holding foods at or below 41°F; don't store milk items in this refrigerator until it is repaired to do so. Corrective Actions: Repair the refrigerator to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
- Water too cold at hand sink; found at 71°F; adjust to have at least 85°F water. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair; repair/adjust the hand sink to have at least 85°F water to encourage frequent hand washing.
Econo Lodge Metro-Continental Breakfast
6800 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Bar right hand sink out of 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.
- Cans of sauce found dented on their seams; remove/segregate on shelving, not to be used, redeem for credit & discard. 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.
- Soda fountain drink nozzles aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Kitchen dish machine rinse max alarm going off; other error lights on display; unit isn't sanitizing dishes at or above 160°F even though final rinse gauge is reading 188-195°F at 15 psi of water pressure. Three part sink was set-up to wash, rinse & sanitize dishes with 200 ppm of quaternary ammonium. Corrective Actions: Repair the unit so that achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F can be measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator (e.g. thermolabel and maximum registering thermometer). Discontinue use of mechanical warewashing machine and convert to use of 3-vat sink wash, rinse and chemical sanitization. Use single-service items as deemed necessary if not capable of effective manual washing, rinsing, and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
- A couple of flies were observed. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Pans & containers observed stacked while wet; allow to air-dry first. Corrective Actions: Store items in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Dish sprayer counter no longer properly sealed to it's adjoining wall; re-caulk. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Wall not kept clean at or below the dish sprayer. 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.
- Two hood lights are out. 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
2401 Smith Blvd Terminal E Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Bar right hand sink out of 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.
- Cans of sauce found dented on their seams; remove/segregate on shelving, not to be used, redeem for credit & discard. 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.
- Soda fountain drink nozzles aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Kitchen dish machine rinse max alarm going off; other error lights on display; unit isn't sanitizing dishes at or above 160°F even though final rinse gauge is reading 188-195°F at 15 psi of water pressure. Three part sink was set-up to wash, rinse & sanitize dishes with 200 ppm of quaternary ammonium. Corrective Actions: Repair the unit so that achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F can be measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator (e.g. thermolabel and maximum registering thermometer). Discontinue use of mechanical warewashing machine and convert to use of 3-vat sink wash, rinse and chemical sanitization. Use single-service items as deemed necessary if not capable of effective manual washing, rinsing, and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
- A couple of flies were observed. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Pans & containers observed stacked while wet; allow to air-dry first. Corrective Actions: Store items in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Dish sprayer counter no longer properly sealed to it's adjoining wall; re-caulk. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Wall not kept clean at or below the dish sprayer. 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.
- Two hood lights are out. 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
Tasty Chicken Box and Lamb Restaurant
2716 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed kitchen handwashing sink is not accessible to food employees to wash their hands. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Relocate the "Everst" 2-dr RIC/RIF somewhere else so that it can not block the access to handwashing sink.
- Observed chlorine sanitizer >> 200 ppm in 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Use chlorine sanitizer that meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010 when applying to food contact surfaces.
- Observed Baklava, grape leaves and hummus are not labeled. Corrective Actions: Food packaged in a food establishment shall be labeled as specified in law.
- Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution. Corrective Actions: Ensure wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
3217 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen #2673
5007 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed ice build-up around the door on the walk-in freezer. The door gasket is damaged and needs to be replaced.
- The floor tile grout throughout the kitchen needs to be replaced.
Kentucky Fried Chicken #K071118
4901 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 1, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Bottom area of interior side of walk-in refrigerator door / wall in need of repair / replacement. Pot scrubber to 3-compartment sink wash basin in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair / replace damaged equipment.
- Ladies rest-room toilet observed out of order and in need of repair. Wall urinal in men's rest-room observed not properly flushing and in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair plumbing.
- Floor surfaces under / around all cook-line and kitchen equipment in need of cleaning. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen in need of cleaning / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly clean/repair physical facilities.
- Floor tiles / cove base throughout the entire kitchen in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.
Business Opportunities F/T Blind #077-Quark's Cafe
1801 N Lynn St 8th flr Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Pending
Convenience Store Food Service | Routine
March 1, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
3501 S 2nd St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Pre-Opening
March 1, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
2910 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
March 1, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed cooked egg in walk in cooler, PIC stated that they were prepared the previous day and will take 2 days to serve the portion. Corrective Actions: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods 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 or sold 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.
- Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. Observed cooked salmon cooling in tightly wrapped containers.
- 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 that floors and walls in the kitchen areas are in need of cleaning. Specifically by the mop sink and slicer. Corrective Actions: Clean walls and floors frequently enough to ensure food debris does not accumulate.
2501 9th Rd S Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 29, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
1005 N Glebe Rd #150 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Raw chicken observed stored directly over lettuce and tomatoes in 3 door line prep unit. Corrected. 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.
- Three part sink is not equipped with three stoppers (two available). Corrective Actions: Provide three stoppers for use of the three part sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.
4000 Wilson Blvd Suite C Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The following needs to be re-sealed: 1) the 3-compartment sink 2) the mop sink 3) the hand sink in the men's restroom.
- The cutting boards were observed heavily scratched and scorned. Re-surface or replace the equipment.
- The exterior of the oven is 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.
1233 N Scott St apt 305 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
February 29, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
3865 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
February 29, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
550 N. Quincy Street Suite A Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Packages of blue cheese dressings found at 50°F; placed back inside the refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Three part sink faucet handle is in poor repair; leaking/plastic on it. Three part sink right basin drain pipe is leaking. Three part sink left basin stopper isn't retaining water inside the basin. No hot water at hand sink by the three part sink. Mop sink backflow preventer is in poor repair. Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Shared trash/recycling container doors aren't kept closed. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
3030 Columbia Pike , 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Employee beverage observed improperly stored uncovered along the cook-line. Corrective Actions: A food employee 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.
- Disposable paper towels observed not properly provided at the back kitchen handsink dispenser. Corrective Actions: Provide proper disposable towels at all handsinks.
- Small container of shell eggs observed improperly stored on the cook-line at room temperature.
- Corrective Actions: Product placed under refrigeration by person in charge.
- Wiping cloths observed not properly stored in the sanitizer buckets. Corrective Actions: Ensure wiping cloths are properly stored in sanitizer between uses.
553 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 29, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
1345 N Courthouse Rd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation. Observed employee entering the kitchen, put on gloves and begin preparing food. Corrective Actions: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- The date the shellfish were sold was not recorded on all shellfish tags consistently. Corrective Actions: Ensure that you are labeling all shellfish tags with the date when sold or discarded.
- Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. Observed containers of hot foods stored tightly covered in walk in cooler. 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.
1301 S Joyce St D-1 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation. Observed employee entering the kitchen, put on gloves and begin preparing food. Corrective Actions: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- The date the shellfish were sold was not recorded on all shellfish tags consistently. Corrective Actions: Ensure that you are labeling all shellfish tags with the date when sold or discarded.
- Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. Observed containers of hot foods stored tightly covered in walk in cooler. 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.
1100 S Hayes St #VC01 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Mouse droppings observed in the storage room; roach droppings & dead roach pieces observed on kitchen walls by the three part sink. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Mall food court back hallway doors leading to the loading docks aren't kept closed, self-closing, nor tight fitting. 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.
- Mall trash/recycling dumpsters aren't kept covered. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
- Mall back hallways have damaged floor tiles and base tiles. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
4250 N Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Deli slicer and can opener observed not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize the food-contact surface, reapply the lubricant in a manner that does not introduce contaminants to food contact surfaces.
1296 Cronson Blvd Unit 3871 Crofton, MD 21114
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
February 29, 2024
No Observations or Corrective Actions
2231 Crystal Dr 11th Flr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 29, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed frozen chicken being thawed in prep sink, not completely submerged in running cold water. Corrective Actions: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, 2) completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles of food as long as held for period of time at a temperature of 41°F or less, or 3) as part of a cooking process if the food is cooked as specified by Law or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to a conventional cooking process.
- The entire kitchen floor needs re-grouting; also observed some cracked and broken tiles on cookline. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the cracked and broken floor tiles and re-grout the entire kitchen floor.
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