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Mouse Droppings Found On Countertop Of Sushi Bar At Arlington Eatery

Arlington County Public Health Department inspectors found violations at 23 restaurants they visited from Aug. 27-30.

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Public Health Department inspectors visited 44 food establishments between Aug. 27-30 and found health code violations at 23 of them.

At one restaurant, an inspector reported finding cans of food with mouse droppings on top inside the kitchen and more droppings at the sushi bar countertop. Small flies were also observed in the establishment. The inspector told staff to clean and sanitize the cans and countertop and to keep the entire facility clean in order to eliminate pests. This including sealing up gaps in the walls, floor and ceiling.

Here are the inspections that were conducted Aug. 27-30 as reported by Arlington County Public Health:

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Paisano's

2201 N. Pershing Dr Suite # F Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

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MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 30, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Restaurante Abi

3005 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 30, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed a food employee washing hands with gloves on after working with raw shrimp, raw scallops and raw chicken. Corrective Actions: Educate employees on proper handwashing and routinely monitor the employee's handwashing procedures to ensure they are effectively cleaning their hands.
  • Observed food-contact surfaces of white prep boards on steamtable are not cleaned and sanitized after working with raw animal foods and RTE-foods. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
  • Observed ground beef (125F), shredded chicken (125F) and ranchero sauce (128F) at improper hot holding temperature on the steamtable. The foods were reheated to 165F or above during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
  • Observed refried beans (48F), cheese sauce (48F) and cooked vegetables (48F) at improper cold holding temperature in the "Arctic" walk-in ref. The WIC appears to be not functioning properly and observed at 48F-50F. Relocated all the TCS-foods into other refrigerators. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.

EL Fronterizo Snow Cone Swift

5169 11th St S Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Pathways Learning Academy

4238 Wilson Blvd 2nd floor Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Paramount Cafe'

1425 S Eads St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

La Tiraquenita

3300 6th St S Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Stray Cat Bar and Grill

5866 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Dish machine observed not reaching proper sanitizing level. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of dish machine until its operation is within the manufacturer's guidelines. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method utilizing on of the known approved sanitizing chemicals Chlorine, Iodine, or Quaternary Ammonium to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Chicken wings prepared four day prior, observed not date marked. 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.

International House Of Pancakes #504

935 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 29, 2024

No Violations Reported


A&D Kids Mart

3215 24th St S Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Super Pollo "Charcoal Chicken"

5011 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Risk Factor
August 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed scooping utensils (bowls, ice scoops, etc.) buried in the chickpeas and yogurt in the walk-in ref. Corrective Actions: Provide suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination.
  • Observed paints, painting supplies and several other chemicals stored with different foods on the dry storage shelf with other dry spices and foods. Corrective Actions: Store all the paints and painting supplies, etc. away from the equipment and food.

Saleem's Halal Food

3217 10th St N Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Pre-Opening
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Barley Mac

1600 Wilson Blvd Ste 100 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Disposable paper towel dispenser observed not mounted next to handsink near front grill line. Corrective Actions: Person in charge will have dispenser replaced.
  • Interior of bulk ice machine in need of cleaning and sanitizing (PIC will have unit cleaned and sanitized). Corrective Actions: Properly clean and sanitize equipment.

Mary Marshall Assisted Living

2000 S 5th St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Health Care Food Facility | Risk Factor
August 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed handwashing sink in dining area used to dump ice and also observed a sanitizer bucket stored in the sink. Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
  • Observed a couple of spray bottles not 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.

Rocky Ice Cream #1

590 15th St S #139 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
August 29, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Gyu-Kaku

1119 N Hudson St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Poor handwashing observed. Corrective Actions: The Person in Charge or certified food manager is responsible for monitoring his/her employees for proper hand washing procedures to ensure effective hand washing.
  • Observed a plastic wrap box and a metal pan 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 plastic wrap box and metal pan preventing its use.
  • Observed boiled eggs (60F) in 3-dr cookline prep ref. (left) at improper cold holding temperature. The PIC voluntarily discarded the food. 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.

Virginia Hospital Center Starbucks

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Kabana

3111 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • CFM observed not on site at time of inspection. Corrective Actions: At least one employee with suprvisory and management responsibility and authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. This person shall show their proficiency of required information by passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
  • Employee observed touching RTF after touching raw chicken. 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.
  • Hand sink in kitchen observed block by mop bucket. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the mop bucket preventing its use.
  • Hand sink in kitchen 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
  • Hand sink in kitchen observed missing hand soap. Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.

Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe

1350 S Eads St #80 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Hand washing signage observed missing from hand sink located near oven. Corrective Actions: Ensure signage is clearly post at all hand sinks to remind employees on washing hands.
  • Dish machine observed not reaching proper sanitizing temp. 154F Corrective Actions: Discontinue use of machine until fixed. And step up the 3-compartment sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Hissho Sushi @Virginia Hospital Center

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 28, 2024

No Violations Reported


Wagamama

2950 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Working spray bottles observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all bottles have proper label on them.
  • Facility observed not having testing device for high temp dish machine. Corrective Actions: Purchase a testing device to ensure high temp dish machine is reaching proper temperature.

The Cheesecake Factory

2900 Wilson Blvd #101 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Washington-Liberty High School Concession Stand

1301 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 28, 2024

No Violations Reported


Saigon Noodles & Grill

1800 Wilson Blvd R1 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Paper towels at front bar hand sink. Corrective Actions: Provide individually dispensed paper towels at the hand sinks.
  • Sprouts found on counter with not enough ice at 63-74 F. Milk in the 2-door counter refrigerator at beverage prep area at 46 F. Squid/intestines found thawing in standing water in sink and tube at 54-56 F. Eggs found at 46 F in the 1-dr refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cold hold foods at or below 41 F. Keep ice on the sprouts. Relocate the milk to a refrigerator holding foods at 41 F or below. Repair that beverage area 2-door counter refrigerator to hold foods at or below 41 F. Thaw foods under refrigerator or under cool running water so the foods don't go above 41 F. Adjust the 1-dr refrigerator to keep foods at or below 41 F.

Virginia Hospital Center Starbucks

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Virginia Hospital Center Subway

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Virginia Hospital Center Cafeteria

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Hospital Food Service | Routine
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Hissho Sushi @Virginia Hospital Center

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Delhi Dhaba Restaurant

2424 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed that the dish machine was in use, and was not able to dispense sanitizer. Observed that sanitizer and detergent containers were improperly connected..Corrective Actions: Dishes must be sanitizer before use and after cleaning. detergent and sanitizer connections were fixed, and Dishmachine sanitizer measured at 50ppm.

Sushi Rock

1900 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Cans of food with mouse droppings on top aren't safe. Corrective Actions: Wash, rinse and sanitize these cans.
  • Foods inside the cook's prep refrigerators found at 50-68 F. Foods inside the walk-in refrigerator found at 45 F. Corrective Actions: Discard foods over 55 F; relocate/re-chill foods to 41 F or below immediately. Repair these units to hold foods at or below 41 F. Provide work invoices and pictures/photos of units and foods at or below 41 F for these three units.
  • Mouse droppings observed at sushi bar counter-top. Small flies observed in the establishment. Corrective Actions: Wash, rinse & sanitize the counter-top. Eliminate pests by keeping a clean facility, sealing up any gaps in the walls/floors/ceiling.

Queen Mother's @ Water Park

1711 Crystal Dr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Risk Factor
August 28, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Wagamama

2950 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
August 28, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Working spray bottles observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all bottles have proper label on them.
  • Facility observed not having testing device for high temp dish machine. Corrective Actions: Purchase a testing device to ensure high temp dish machine is reaching proper temperature.

William Jeffrey's Tavern

2301 Columbia Pike # 100 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed low-temp warewashing machine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. Setup and use 3-compartment sink. 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.

Taqueria El Poblano

2503-A N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Working spray bottles observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all bottles of chemicals are properly labeled with its common name.

Wise Guy Pizza

1735 N Lynn St #10 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed 2023 health license posted. Post 2024 health license - (corrected by instructions). Corrective Actions: Post the 2024 permit to operate so that it is clearly visible to the public.
  • Observed mozzarella balls (46F) and shredded mozzarella (50F) at improper cold holding temperature in 3-dr counter ref. Corrective Actions: Relocate time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • The timers are not turned on and used for pizzas for which 4 hours TPHC used. Corrective Actions: Ensure to use the timers properly to track 4 hours TPHC for the pizzas.

Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

4301 Fairfax Dr 100 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Person in charge unable to provide information and documentation showing that food employees/management and conditional employees are aware of the responsibility to report if diagnosed with any of the Big 6 foodborne illness. Person in charge was able to show information relation to the specific symptoms related to foodborne illness. Corrective Actions: FDA Form 1-B left with person in charge along with additional employee health educational information.
  • Proper parasite destruction records not observed available for the fresh salmon product that may be served raw and/or undercooked. Corrective Actions: Person in charge contacted supplier and was able to provide parasite destruction information.
  • When tested with the dish-temp device and a thermolabel, the high temperature dish-machine did not reach proper surface sanitization temperature of 160 F. Corrective Actions: Person in charge has submitted a work order and will properly sanitize equipment/utensils in the 3-compartment sink until unit is repaired.
  • Container of cooked ground beef observed not properly reheated to 165 F before being placed on cook-line (product measured 155 F when poured out of reheating bag). Corrective Actions: Product was reheated to 165+ by person in charge.
  • Fajitas (62 F) and steak (116 F) observed hot holding at improper temperatures on the cook-line. Corrective Actions: Ensure that TCS food product is hot held at 135 F or above at all times.
  • Containers of salsa and diced tomatoes observed time/date sticker marked, but written procedures for time as a public health control were not observed. Corrective Actions: Manager is to ensure that if using time as a public health control for safety, proper written procedures are to be available.
  • Asterisk missing on the menu for the salmon that may be served raw and/or undercooked. Consumer advisory statement and disclosure not observed on the online menu (discussed with person in charge). Corrective Actions: Ensure that consumer advisory statement and disclosure are properly provided on all menus.
  • Cooling chart time for 08/27/2024 tortilla soup observed improperly completed. The 3:00 pm time was observed improperly filled out approximately 1 hour before the actual time of 3:00 pm. Corrective Actions: Discussed proper cooling log completion and documentation with the person in charge. Person in charge is to ensure staff are properly trained.

Bootheel Cooking & Catering

5533 16th St N Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Wendy's #6519

5050 S Chesterfield Rd Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Person in charge unable to provide information and documentation showing that employees/management are aware of his/her responsibility to inform food employees and conditional employees about certain health symptoms and their diagnosis as they may relate to food-borne illnesses. Corrective Actions: FDA Form 1-B left with person in charge along with employee health educational information.
  • Employee along hamburger cook-line observed handling raw hamburger patties and not washing hands and changing gloves before switching tasks/handling utensils (proper handwashing discussed). Corrective Actions: Before switching tasks, ensure that employees properly wash hands and change gloves after handling raw animal foods
  • Ice cream machine nozzles and self-service beverage dispensing nozzles observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing (person in charge will have items cleaned and sanitized). Corrective Actions: Properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces and utensils.
  • Container of chili that was marked for 7:30 am (initial start) observed not properly rapidly reheated within 2 hours to 165 F. Corrective Actions: Product was discarded by person in charge.

Wise Guy Pizza

710 12th St S #105 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • The hand sinks and the 3-compartment sink need to be re-sealed to the adjoining walls.
  • The floor tile grout throughout the kitchen is in need of repair.

Hyatt Place Arlington-Kitchen

2401 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • No paper towels at kitchen hallway hand sink. Corrective Actions: Keep paper towels at all the hand sinks.
  • Scrambled eggs found at 123 F inside the heated cabinet. Corrective Actions: Reheat at or above 165 F and maintain at or above 135 F.
  • Individual packages of cream cheese found at 69 F at the buffet bar (stored in large plastic container on top of the cold plate; recommend storing directly on the cold plate to keep at or below 41 F). Cut melons at buffet found at 50 F. Corrective Actions: Discard these foods. Cold hold foods at or below 41 F.
  • Some spray bottles found unlabeled. Corrective Actions: Label spray bottles .
  • Rodent droppings observed on the loading dock floor. Drain flies observed in the kitchen ware washing area. Corrective Actions: Eliminate pests from the facility.
  • Air gaps observed under loading dock garage door and door leading into the building from the loading dock. The rotating entrance door rubber floor sweep has some damage. Corrective Actions: Eliminate air gaps under all exterior doors.
  • No test papers for the dish machine or 3-part sink sanitizer. Corrective Actions: Provide irreversible registering indicators for the dish machine and QT-40 quaternary test papers for the 3-part sink sanitizer.
  • Juice dispenser backsplash area and inside the ice machine aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these items.
  • Trash compactor is leaking smelly liquid waste onto the loading dock floor. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the unit so it doesn't leak onto the floor.
  • Recycling dumpster lids not kept closed. Corrective Actions: Keep lids closed to reduce odors and pests.
  • Floors throughout the facility aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Keep the floors clean.

Wendy's #6519

5050 S Chesterfield Rd Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Person in charge unable to provide information and documentation showing that employees/management are aware of his/her responsibility to inform food employees and conditional employees about certain health symptoms and their diagnosis as they may relate to food-borne illnesses. Corrective Actions: FDA Form 1-B left with person in charge along with employee health educational information.
  • Employee along hamburger cook-line observed handling raw hamburger patties and not washing hands and changing gloves before switching tasks/handling utensils (proper handwashing discussed). Corrective Actions: Before switching tasks, ensure that employees properly wash hands and change gloves after handling raw animal foods
  • Ice cream machine nozzles and self-service beverage dispensing nozzles observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing (person in charge will have items cleaned and sanitized). Corrective Actions: Properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces and utensils.
  • Container of chili that was marked for 7:30 am (initial start) observed not properly rapidly reheated within 2 hours to 165 F. Corrective Actions: Product was discarded by person in charge.

Bootheel Cooking & Catering

5533 16th St N Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

  • No Violations Reported

Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

4301 Fairfax Dr 100 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Person in charge unable to provide information and documentation showing that food employees/management and conditional employees are aware of the responsibility to report if diagnosed with any of the Big 6 foodborne illness. Person in charge was able to show information relation to the specific symptoms related to foodborne illness. Corrective Actions: FDA Form 1-B left with person in charge along with additional employee health educational information.
  • Proper parasite destruction records not observed available for the fresh salmon product that may be served raw and/or undercooked. Corrective Actions: Person in charge contacted supplier and was able to provide parasite destruction information.
  • When tested with the dish-temp device and a thermolabel, the high temperature dish-machine did not reach proper surface sanitization temperature of 160 F. Corrective Actions: Person in charge has submitted a work order and will properly sanitize equipment/utensils in the 3-compartment sink until unit is repaired.
  • Container of cooked ground beef observed not properly reheated to 165 F before being placed on cook-line (product measured 155 F when poured out of reheating bag). Corrective Actions: Product was reheated to 165+ by person in charge.
  • Fajitas (62 F) and steak (116 F) observed hot holding at improper temperatures on the cook-line. Corrective Actions: Ensure that TCS food product is hot held at 135 F or above at all times.
  • Containers of salsa and diced tomatoes observed time/date sticker marked, but written procedures for time as a public health control were not observed. Corrective Actions: Manager is to ensure that if using time as a public health control for safety, proper written procedures are to be available.
  • Asterisk missing on the menu for the salmon that may be served raw and/or undercooked. Consumer advisory statement and disclosure not observed on the online menu (discussed with person in charge). Corrective Actions: Ensure that consumer advisory statement and disclosure are properly provided on all menus.
  • Cooling chart time for 08/27/2024 tortilla soup observed improperly completed. The 3:00 pm time was observed improperly filled out approximately 1 hour before the actual time of 3:00 pm. Corrective Actions: Discussed proper cooling log completion and documentation with the person in charge. Person in charge is to ensure staff are properly trained.

William Jeffrey's Tavern

2301 Columbia Pike # 100 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Observed low-temp warewashing machine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. Setup and use 3-compartment sink. 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.

Taqueria El Poblano

2503-A N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
August 27, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

  • Working spray bottles observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all bottles of chemicals are properly labeled with its common name.

What Violations Do ACPHD Inspectors Report?

In Virginia, all food service locations are supposed to be inspected at least once per year. Facilities with higher risk factors may be inspected as often as four times per year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected. Sometimes, the follow-up inspection only considers the most important "priority" violations.

For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection. Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions.

They can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.
The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the food service presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."

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