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No Undercooked Burger Warning On Menu At Arlington Eatery: Inspections
Arlington County Public Health inspectors reported finding health code violations at 19 restaurants they inspected July 1-8.
ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Public Health Department inspectors visited 40 food establishments July 1-8 and found health code violations at 19 of them.
At one restaurant, an inspector reported that there was no reminder statement on the menu about ordering a burger undercooked. Restaurants must include a disclosure on their menus about the potential dangers of consuming undercooked animal-derived foods. A menu must include a statement:
- "Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request;
- "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; and
- "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions."
More information about what types of violations ACPHD inspectors reports can be found at the bottom of this story.
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Here are the inspections that were conducted July 1-8 as reported by Arlington County Public Health:
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4815-B Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed several soiled cooking utensils and knives that were not in-use. PIC took the equipment to the 3-compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized (Corrected).
- Observed several containers of cooked chicken, cooked chickpeas, and cooked lentils that were not date marked properly. PIC date marked the foods during the inspection (Corrected).
5183 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed raw shell eggs stored directly over ready-to-eat vegetables and sandwich toppings in the 2-door RIC. PIC stored the foods properly during the inspection (Corrected).
549 S. 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
561 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
3217 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No soap provided at kitchen handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
- Observed interior of microwave oven needs cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean cooking/baking equipment at least every 24 hours.
- Observed a spray can of "Hot Shot - Flying Insect" under front counter. Corrective Actions: Remove all poisonous and toxic materials that are unnecessary to the operation and maintenance of the establishment. The presence of these materials present an unnecessary risk to employees and consumers.
4251 Campbell Ave Ste 105 Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No soap at hand sink left of fryers. Corrective Actions: Keep soap at all hand sinks.
4817 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Certified Food Protection manager. Corrective Actions: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Certified Food Protection manager.
- No disposable paper towels were provided at kitchen handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing.
- Observed employees washing pots, pans and other dishes in 3-compartment sink. When tested, Super San (Quat. Amm. Chloride) sanitizer was tested below << 150 ppm. Corrective Actions: The quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in this facility shall have a minimum concentration of at least 200 ppm OR a concentration between 150-400ppm based on the manufacturer's use directions and using the appropriate test kit.
- Observed single-use beverage cups and lids and single-use utensils stored under the handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service items may not be stored in: 1) locker rooms, 2) toilet rooms, 3) garbage rooms, 4) mechanical rooms, 5) under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, 6) under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed, 7) under open stairwells, or 8) under other sources of contamination.
5151 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed several bulk containers of rice, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes that were not properly date marked. PIC date marked the foods during the inspection (Corrected).
1100 S Hayes St M-126 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
5033 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
515 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the main dish machine and the bar dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes due to no measurable sanitizer (chlorine) present on the test strips. Both machines were primed and the main machine measured 100ppm and the bar dish machine 50ppm. Corrective Actions: Ensure the dish machines are tested regularly.
- Observed the items prepared and stored longer than 24 hours in the walk-in cooler without a made or discard date. Items dated during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Ensure TCS food items that are prepared and stored longer than 24 hours are labeled with a made or discard date.
1785 S Hayes St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
No Violations Reported
2800 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No certified food protection manager on-duty. Corrective Actions: Manager on duty to take test this Wednesday; email, text, fax me certificate within 10 days.
- Items stored inside the bar hand washing sink; corrected. Dining room server stations hand washing sinks have no running water/low pressure. No paper towels at upstairs hand washing sink. Corrective Actions: Don't store items inside the hand washing sinks. Have hot and cold running water under adequate pressure. Maintain individual paper towels at hand washing sinks.
- Black olive can found dented on its side seam. Corrective Actions: Redeem for credit and/or discard; labeled as such.
- Bar dish machine found with no sanitizer. Corrective Actions: Don't use this machine unless it can sanitize at 50-150 ppm of chlorine.
- One spray bottle by he 3-part sink in kitchen and one upstairs at 2-part sink aren't labeled. Corrective Actions: Label or mark spray bottle with common name of product stored inside.
2201 N Pershing Dr Suite K Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Risk Factor
July 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
4245 N Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
July 3, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1501 Wilson Blvd #102 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- During inspection observed that there was no concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Actions: All dishes must be sanitized before use and after washing. Found that sanitizer bottle at 3 compartment sink was empty, PIC replaced sanitizer, and concentration was measured at 200ppm QT-40. Instructed PIC to refill sink and sanitize recently washed dishes.
- During inspection observed that tomatoes were holding at 50F in the prep table cooler. Corrective Actions: Cold TCS foods must be held at 40F or below. Tomatoes discarded by PIC. Tomatoes should be held in the prep table cooler.
4301 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
July 3, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2766 S Arlington Mill Dr Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Pending
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
July 3, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1999 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, USA Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Raw chicken observed over RTE foods in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from raw RTE including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such a vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Working spray bottle in kitchen observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all chemical bottles are properly labeled.
1800 N Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Hand sink right of grill out of towels. Corrective Actions: Keep towels at hand sink.
3209 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Hand sink near 3-compartment sink observed blocked. Corrective Actions: Ensure access to all hand washing station is free and clear.
4053 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- High temp ware washing machine converted to chemical sanitize is not dispensing sanitizer. Call for service placed. Three compartment sink set up for use.
- TCS items in Avantco 3 door pizza prep are not holding at 41F or less, including shredded mozerella at 45F, grilled onions at 49F, meat sauce at 48F. Prep top closed. Unit to be monitored.
- Corrective Actions: Maintain TCS foods at 41F or less.
3311 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
July 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- During inspection observed that the dishmachine was not able to dispense sanitizer (machine not in use at time of inspection). Corrective Actions: The dishmachine must operating according to manufacturer specifications, and must be able to dispense chlorine sanitizer at levels between 50-200ppm. Do not use the dishmachine until the dishmachine has been repaired or adjusted.
- Observed that the walls in the dishmachine area, near 3 compartment sink, and mop sink appear to have buildup of mildew. Corrective Actions: Thoroughly clean walls to ensure clean warewashing and cleaning areas.
3100 Clarendon Blvd #PL 10 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 3, 2024
- No Violations Reported
307 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Raw chicken observed over RTE foods in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE 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.
3627 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2909 S 16th St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Adult Care Home Service | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2909 S 16th St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Adult Care Home Service | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
5723 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
269 19th Ct S 65 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken #101
4675 King St Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
4201 Wilson Blvd #180 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2910 N Sycamore St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No CFM present during inspection. Corrective Actions: A certified food protection manager must be present at all times that the restaurant is preparing foods or is open to the public. One staff member must have CFM certificate.
4238 Wilson Blvd Suite 150 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
3207 Columbia Pike suite A Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Hilton Arlington National Landing Marketplace / The Landing Restaurant
2399 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
July 2, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Health Permit is not posted. Corrective Actions: Post current Health Permit conspicuous to customers.
- Line worker was observed handling lettuce without gloves. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Gloves must be worn by workers when handling ready to eat foods.
- Stick pins in cork board located in area that could cause contamination. Corrective Actions: Remove stick pins in cork board above utensils and condiment area.
- No reminder asterisk on menu for burger that can be ordered undercooked. 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".
- Wings and pasta were thawing without being under running water on 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
- Low cold water pressure at hand sink by cork board. Corrective Actions: Provide adequate water pressure at all fixtures.
3033 Wilson Blvd 115-R Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
July 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1002 S. Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
July 1, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Flies observed throughout the facility. Corrective Actions: Eliminate their presence.
2401 Smith Blvd Terminal E Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
July 1, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Written information regarding the "Top 9" major allergens isn't provided regarding the unpackaged foods. Corrective Actions: Provide written information regarding the major food allergens served in foods.
- Birds chirping in the terminal and small flies observed in the facility. Corrective Actions: Eliminate their presence.
- Some spoons and thermometers observed improperly stored in standing water. Corrective Actions: Eliminate water, provide dipper well with constantly flushing water or water above 135 F.
- Soda crates used as shelves; aren't cleanable, hard to clean underneath. Corrective Actions: Replace with shelves with 6 inch legs or wheels.
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Ctr
3710 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Risk Factor
July 1, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Hand sink by cooking and prep area observed not reaching hot water at 85F. Spoke with building maintenance, they are waiting on a part to repair line, will contact me when repaired. Corrective Actions: Ensure hot and cold water at all hand washing stations.
What Violations Do ACPHD Inspectors Report?
In Virginia, all food service locations are supposed to be inspected at least once per year. Facilities with higher risk factors may be inspected as often as four times per year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected. Sometimes, the follow-up inspection only considers the most important "priority" violations.
For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection. Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions.
They can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.
The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the food service presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."
More Health Code Violations:
- Cookline, Sushi Prep Sinks Used For Cleaning Utensils: Inspections
- Food Stored At Wrong Temperatures At 5 Arlington Restaurants: Report
- Mishandling Raw Meat Reported At Multiple Arlington Eateries: Health
- Insect Floating In Sauce, Pests In Sushi Fridge: Arlington Inspections
- Calamari Thawing In Container On Floor Under Sink: Food Inspections
- No Parasite Destruction Records Kept For Raw Fish: Health Inspections
- Chemical Poisoning Risk With Unlabeled Food Containers: Inspections
- Little Flies Observed; Chicken Legs Kept Too Cold: Health Inspections
- Health Inspections: Dented Tomato Juice Can labelled 'Don't Use'
- Bananas Stored In Wet Container With Sanitizer: Health Inspections
- Rodents, Insects And Other Pests: Arlington Health Inspection Reports
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