Quarter Deck, Poke It Up, Silver Diner, RAZA: Restaurant Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — Several facilities in Arlington recorded violations during recent inspections from the Arlington County Public Health department. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between Jan. 22 and Jan. 29

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

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

For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection.

Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions.

They can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.

The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the food service presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."

Here are the violations from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29 as listed by Arlington County Public Health:

Buuz Thai Eatery

1926 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Observed staff member enter kitchen and begin to prep foods without washing hands. 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.
• Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork in prep table cooler, and observed that portioned frozen foods are not stored according to cooking temperature, with chicken stored over beef in freezer. Corrective Actions: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
• Observed staff member washing dishes at 3 compartment sink with only soap. Sanitize basin was not filled. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use. Instructed staff to set up the 3 compartment sink and sanitize dishes.
• Observed that tofu and wide noodles were stored on the shelf at room temperature. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
• Food storage containers or working containers of food ingredients that have been removed from their original containers are not labeled to identify the contents. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents.

Starbucks Coffee # 9317

1100 S Hayes St #104-K Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The shelf above the 3-compartment sink and counters under and around equipment are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.

The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City Elbows Cafeteria L-1/Executive Lounge 18th Flr.

1250 S Hayes St. Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Dish wash area hand sink is missing hand wash reminder sign. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign/poster that is clearly visible to all employees
• Pre-wash spray hose at ware washing station has no air gap. 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.

Quarter Deck

1200 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Observed that foods were stored uncovered in reach in cooler. Corrective Actions: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• Observed that in use dishmachine was not dispensing sanitizer (0ppm). Observed that sanitizer container was empty. Corrective Actions: Replace sanitizer so that dishes are sanitized before use and after cleaning. Dishwasher should test the dishmachine often to ensure that it is working properly. Sanitizer was replaced and tested at 50ppm
• Observed that containers of salt, flours etc were not labeled with the name. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents
• Observed dead pest was found in the control device. Corrective Actions: Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
• Observed that walls in the storage area in the neighboring building are in disrepair, and have holes in walls and ceilings. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities

Poke it Up

1100 S Hayes St #VC01 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Back hand sink wasn't supplied with paper towels; 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
• Three part sink not set-up to wash, rinse & sanitize food contact equipment/utensils. Blender observed not kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• The 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.
• There are mouse droppings on the floor in the storage room. There are roach droppings and dead roaches observed on kitchen walls and inside the ceiling light fixtures. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Scoop/spoon found in standing water. Containers with no handles found in sugar & rice. Corrective Actions: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container.
• Blenders observed not stored to air dry. Corrective Actions: Store blenders in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
• Soda crates used as shelves instead of shelve with 6 inch legs or wheels to keep floors clean. Corrective Actions: Discard and replace these soda crates with shelves with minimum 6 inch legs or castors.
• Mall trash/recycling dumpsters aren't kept covered. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
• Tiny holes in the kitchen walls. Rodent hole in the storage room wall. Mall back hallways have damaged floor & base tiles. The floors aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities clean and in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 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.

California Pizza Kitchen

1201 S Hayes St. # F Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

The bar 3-compartment sink sanitizer is not measuring on the test strips. All bar dishes will be sanitized in the kitchen until it is repaired. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.

The kitchen 3-compartment sink was observed in need of 3 stoppers. Corrective Actions: Obtain 3 working stoppers for the kitchen 3-compartment sink.

Mala Tang

3434 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed the scoops stored directly laying in the containers of flour and sugar. Employee stored the scoops properly (Corrected).
• The 3-compartment sink needs to be re-sealed to the adjoining walls.
• The interiors of all refrigeration and freezer units need to be cleaned. The dry storage rack and bulk ingredient containers are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the kitchen are soiled and in need of a thourough cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Villa Pizza

1100 S Hayes St. M-100, Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• The hand sink in the back and the prep sink are 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.
• Two light fixtures in the prep area are missing light shields. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.

Rien Tong Thai Cuisine

3131 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• No paper towels provided at cook line kitchen 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
• Observed droppings in cornstarch and chicken. Corrective Actions: Ensure food is safe and unadulterated. Immediately discard foods that are adulterated.
• Observed that several foods stored in bottom of prep table coolers, foods and spices stored on the prep line, foods stored in the walk in cooler, have not been wrapped or covered to prevent contamination.
• Corrective Actions: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• Observed a container of blanched chicken was placed on prep table top, was holding at 78F. PIC stated that it was prepared around 12:00pm 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. Chicken was reheated by boiling, and cooling process was started again.
• Methods are not being used to control pests. 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. Contact your pest control provider to service the sushi bar and kitchen.
• Observed that the kitchen dishmachine is unable to dispense sanitizer. Corrective Actions: Contact company to service the machine, so that sanitizer is able to be dispensed per manufacturer requirements.
• Interior of establishment is in need of a deep cleaning underneath cookline equipment, under the 3 compartment sink in the sushi bar etc. 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.
• Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Corrective Actions: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

Domino's Pizza #4333

550 N. Quincy St., Suite A, Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

January 29, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

No person in charge present; required during all hours. Corrective Actions: The permit holder shall designate a person in charge who is authorized to monitor and manage all food establishment operations and who is authorized to take actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled and shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.

There is no certified food protection manager on-site; required during al 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.

The three part sink not set-up to wash, rinse & sanitize; left/sanitize basin stopper doesn't keep water inside the sink (left my QT-49 test papers with the facility, since I couldn't find any). Corrective Actions: Clean food-contact surfaces no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces.

Individual packages of blue cheese dressing found at room temperature even through label states, "Keep Refrigerated". 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.

Men's rest-room toilet and kitchen hand sinks aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.

Mop sink back flow preventer device, 3-part sink faucet handle/right basin/drain pipe/left basin stopper and back hand sink hot water handle are in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.

Shared trash/recycling container doors aren't kept closed. Corrective Actions: Waste handling containers are to be insect and rodent proof.

Facility kitchen floors along edges 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.

M&L Ice Cream

6074 Crown Royal Circle, Alexandria, VA 22310
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Ice cream nozzles in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Person in charge will properly clean and sanitize equipment
• Waste water tank leaking. Corrective Actions: Repaired on-site.

RASA

2200 Crystal Drive #F, Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• No paper towels provided at warewashing area handsink.
• 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. Provide paper towels at all handsinks.
• Observed that the interior of the ice machine was in need of cleaning, and had a buildup of mildew in the interior. Corrective Actions: Clean food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Clean the interior of the ice machine to prevent buildup of residues.
• Observed that one of the knives was missing a handle, and another knife was missing a large chip out of the blade. Corrective Actions: Utensils must be maintained in good repair, and discarded when damaged. Damaged utensils may not be sanitized properly due to holes or cracks, and broken or damaged pieces may break off into foods
• Observed that faucet for the tilt skillet is continuously leaking Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair. Repair the faucet so that it no longer leaks
• Observed that the caulking on the sinks in both restrooms are splitting. Corrective Actions: Reseal the sink to the wall so that water cannot splash behind the sink.

Silver Diner

4400 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

Observed an employee crack a raw shell egg and continue to another task without first washing their hands and changing their 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.

The two prep units on the grill side of the cooks line were observed not cold holding properly to include cooked onions (51F), shredded cheese (47F) and sausage (50F). The food was relocated during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

The following are no longer fully sealed to the wall: prep hand sink, cooks line hand sink, dish tables/3-compartment sink and the counter with the soup warmer. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.

Chesapeake Bagel Bakery

2453 N Harrison St., Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• The bagel hand 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.
• Observed a leak in the walk-in cooler and a missing door on the display case. Corrective Actions: Repair the walk-in cooler and the prep cooler door.

Rebellion on the Pike

2900 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

The facility is operating without a valid license. Corrective Actions: Renew your health license for 2024.

Observed the kitchen dish machine and the bar dish machine not properly sanitizing due to no measurable sanitizer being present. All dishes will be sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until the dish machines are repaired. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.

Observed the bulk ice machine soiled. Corrective Actions: Clean the bulk ice machine.

Observed 4 chili in the walk-in cooler dated 12/22. They were voluntarily discarded. Corrective Actions: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. 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.

The mop sink, the 3-compartment sink and the kitchen hand sink are no longer longer fully sealed to the wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.

RASA

2200 Crystal Drive #F Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• No paper towels provided at warewashing area handsink. 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. Provide paper towels at all handsinks.
• Observed that the interior of the ice machine was in need of cleaning, and had a buildup of mildew in the interior. Corrective Actions: Clean food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Clean the interior of the ice machine to prevent buildup of residues.
• Observed that one of the knives was missing a handle, and another knife was missing a large chip out of the blade. Corrective Actions: Utensils must be maintained in good repair, and discarded when damaged. Damaged utensils may not be sanitized properly due to holes or cracks, and broken or damaged pieces may break off into foods
• Observed that faucet for the tilt skillet is continuously leaking Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair. Repair the faucet so that it no longer leaks
• Observed that the caulking on the sinks in both restrooms are splitting. Corrective Actions: Reseal the sink to the wall so that water cannot splash behind the sink.

M&L Ice Cream

6074 Crown Royal Circle, Alexandria, VA 22310
Status: Permitted

January 25, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Ice cream nozzles in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Person in charge will properly clean and sanitize equipment
• Waste water tank leaking. Corrective Actions: Repaired on-site.

La Union Restaurant

5517 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205

Status: Permitted

January 24, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Observed a bowl and a spoon left in the kitchen hand sink. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the bowl and spoon preventing its use.
• Observed single-use manufacturer containers being re-used. Corrective Actions: Manufacturer containers may not be reused for secondary storage of other foods because the containers are not durable enough for multiple reuse and become uncleanable.
• Observed wiping cloth used under cutting boards and as shelf-liners in the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Discontinue the use of wiping cloths under the cutting boards and shelf-liners.
• Three (3)-compartment sink does not have 3-drain stoppers. Corrective Actions: Three (3)-compartment sink must have 3-drain stoppers to ensure proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing the equipment and utensils.

Happy Eatery

1800 N Lynn St #102 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
January 24, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• The following are no longer fully sealed to the wall: the 3-compartment sink, the prep sink, the mop sink and the serving line hand sink. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
• The following equipment were observed in need of cleaning: the downstairs 3-compartment sink, the exterior of the kettle and the exterior of the cabinets downstairs. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• The walk-in cooler floor and the floors under and around equipment 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.

Crystal City Courtyard by Marriott The Bistro, Bar, & Market

2899 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

January 24, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Side surfaces on the exterior of the cook-line fryer units in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
• Floor surface under and around refrigeration prep line and cook-line equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
• Several floor tiles along the kitchen cook-line observed damaged/cracked and in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.

Hyatt Centric Awbrey and Sons Restaurant

1325 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

January 24, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Paper towels not coming out of dispenser in banquet hallway at the 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
• Linguini & crab dip dated (1-15) in refrigerator #9 had not been used/served within 7 days from the time it was prepared so it was discarded on-site. Corrective Actions: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE (TCS) food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. 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.
• Reduced oxygen packages of salmon were found in the #4 refrigerator; corrected on-site by opening packages. Corrective Actions: Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen package from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator that maintains food temperature at 41°F or less, or immediatley upon completion of thawing if thawed by completely submerging the package(s) under running water at a temperature of 70°F for a time period that doesn't allow the thawed portions of the fish to exceed 41°F for more that 4 hours including the time to cool back down to 41°F in the refrigerator if not immediately cooked.
• The three part sink chemical dispenser back flow prevention device and the dish machine area's garbage disposal back flow prevention device aren't in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
• The floors under the cooking equipment and along some edges throughout 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.

Thai Select

1713 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

January 24, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Observed staff member enter kitchen and begin to prep foods without washing hands. 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.
• Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork in prep table cooler, and observed that portioned frozen foods are not stored according to cooking temperature, with chicken stored over beef in freezer. Corrective Actions: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
• Observed staff member washing dishes at 3 compartment sink with only soap. Sanitize basin was not filled. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use. Instructed staff to set up the 3 compartment sink and sanitize dishes.
• Observed that tofu and wide noodles were stored on the shelf at room temperature. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
• Food storage containers or working containers of food ingredients that have been removed from their original containers are not labeled to identify the contents. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents.

Izakaya Sakaki

3227 Washington Blvd. Suite D, 22201
Status: Permitted

January 24, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand soap not properly observed at the front prep line handsinks. Corrective Actions: Manager provided soap.
• Asterisk to the consumer advisory statement and menu items served raw / undercooked not observed. Corrective Actions: Discussed with manager.
• Chemical spray bottle along the front bar area observed not properly labeled. Corrective Actions: Properly label chemical bottles with the product common name.
• Floor area next to the beverage walk-in refrigerator observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Bob & Edith's Diner

2310 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Dish machine is not sanitizing at 50-150 ppm of chlorine; 3-part sink was set up to wash, rinse and sanitize with 200 ppm of QT-40. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
• Sliced cheese at 61°F in container above ice. 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.
• "Raid" spray for "Residential Use" found in kitchen employee drink storage area; discarded. Corrective Actions: Restricted used pesticides are to be applied by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136(e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
• Cook observed wearing a bracelet. Corrective Actions: Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. This section does not apply to a plain ring such as a wedding band.
• Stacking cups & containers while still wet; allow to air dry prior to stacking. Corrective Actions: Store cups & containers in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
• QT-40 sanitizer test papers are water damaged; use test papers daily to verify proper concentrations; some QT-40 test papers were left with the facility. Corrective Actions: Obtain a new QT-40 chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
• Mop sink cold water handle is leaking water. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Lights in storage area by office aren't shielded or shatter-resistant. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.

First Baptist Church of Clarendon-Child Development Center

1306 N Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Door sweep to back exit door near kitchen in need of replacing. Corrective Actions: Repair / replace door sweep.

DCA - Legal Sea Foods

WNA- Center Pier- National Hall Washington, DC 20001

Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Bulk sugar container is not labelled with contents. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
• Caulk is in disrepair at dish area hand sink. Soda gun behind bar does not have a drain tube. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• Front line hand sink is not in use due to a drainage leak. Corrective Actions: Maintain plumbing fixtures in proper repair.

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

2055 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Ice and food debris observed improperly poured into the kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Used handsinks for handwashing only.
• Interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment.
• Floor areas throughout the kitchen in need of repair / painting. Several ceiling tiles in the basement observed damaged and in need of replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.
• Ceiling vents along the cook-line preparation area in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean ceiling vents.

Origin Coffee Lab & Kitchen

1101 S. Joyce St Ste #B33 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
January 23, 2024

Army Navy Country Club - A La Carte Kitchen & Buffet, Grill Bar,1924 Bar, Eisenhower Bar, North Beverage Station, Employee Cafeteria, Liquor Storage Rm

1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-1640
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Missing hood ventilation drip pans in the cook-line.
• Corrective Actions: Replace the missing drip pans to the hood system to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, and single-use articles.

2000 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• During inspection observed that staff were not trained to properly handle chemicals and sanitizing during inspection. Corrective Actions: Ensure employees are properly sanitizing cleaned equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of testing, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing. Employees must also be trained to properly handle sanitizers and chemicals, and must only use designated sanitizers for food use. Improper training in chemical safety can contaminate foods, equipment and utensils, and can injure customers and staff if improperly handled.
• Observed that Sanitizing Wash n Walk was installed at the mixing station for sanitizer. The chemical being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. Corrective Actions: Sanitizers must be used in accordance of law and in a manner that does prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Immediately stop use of the cleaner for use for dishes. PIC will wash rinse and sanitize all dishes in adjoining Hilton garden inn property until the dispensing system has been inspected by your chemical provider and set up with the appropriate sanitizer for the system.
• Observed that the thermometer in the 2 door cooler is broken and is unreadable. Corrective Actions: Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
• Observed that ceiling tiles are missing in the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Replace ceiling tiles.

South Block

2121 N Westmoreland St. Unit B, Arlington, VA 22213
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• During inspection observed food residue on the interior of squeeze bottles. Corrective Actions: Clean food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils between and after uses to prevent cross contamination. All food residue must be removed during washing, as food debris keeps the items from being sanitized effectively.

Outback Steakhouse #4715

4821 N 1st St., Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Prepped potato soup at 1:34 p.m. found at 70 F in covered and stacked 4 inch deep plastic containers; facilitate cooling by uncovering and not stacking until at or below 41 F. 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.
• Some liquor shelves aren't nonabsorbent. Corrective Actions: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
• Recycling dumpster outside not kept covered. Trash & recycling dumpsters are no longer tight-fitting; they are rusty and have openings. Corrective Actions: Waste handling containers are to be insect and rodent proof.
• Walls aren't properly sealed behind/under the kitchen dish machine; some wall damage through-out kitchen area; some holes. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Dusty kitchen ceiling vent; some mold on walls. 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.
• Some hood lights aren't working. 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

DCA - District Bar

WNA-Terminal A-Pre Security-Space #AL205E Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 23, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• "Ahi Poke Bowl" & "Eggs any Style" aren't disclosed with an asterisk (*) to coincide with the "Consumer Advisory Reminder Statement" on the menu board on-site; the facility emailed me a copy of their corrected menu. Corrective Actions: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
• Bar middle sink is in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.

DCA - Cava Mezze Grill

WNA-Terminal B South Pier Space B-34, Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• There is no certified food protection manager to supervise the food establishment's food service employees on site at the food establishment. 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.
• Observed that containers of chicken were stored on shelves above stove and above oven. Temperatures ranged from 117, to 130F. Corrective Actions: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period, and create a steam bath or hot hold in equipment that is able to maintain temperatures.
• Observed that greens in the display cooler are holding at about 60F. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Observed that 3 compartment sink sanitizer was measured at 500ppm (QT-40). Corrective Actions: Sanitizers must be used according to the label, and comply with criteria for food contact. Establishment must dilute the 3 compartment sink and ensure that the sanitizer is within the range of 150-400ppm.
• Observed container of rice cooling in covered container 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.
• Observed that the reach in display cooler is not operating to maintain salads at 41F or below. Corrective Actions: Repair the reach in cooler.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Corrective Actions: Obtain a QT-40 chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.

Z Burger

509 23rd St. S, Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Operating without a valid Heath "Foodservice Establishment Facility" (FSF) license. Owner was called on-site, correct email was obtained & license renewal instructions were provided to obtain as soon as possible. Corrective Actions: Complete 2024 FSF license application and submit fee.
• Milk inside the "Ice Cream" toppings prep refrigerator found at 45°F. Relocated the milk to another refrigerator to keep at or below 41°F. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Milkshake containers observed stacked while wet; allow to air dry prior to stacking. Corrective Actions: Store containers in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
• The ice cream toppings prep refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged not being able to hold foods at or below 41°F at its coldest setting. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace this refrigerator to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
• Trash dumpsters overflowing outside; due to snow, company didn't pick-up; keep covered containers. Corrective Actions: Waste handling containers are to be insect and rodent proof.
• Walk-in freezer light not working. Corrective Actions: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.

McNamara's Pub & Restaurant

567 S 23rd St., Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Cook-line hand sink not being used; container found stored inside the basin; removed -->keep available for handwashing. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the @EQUIPMENT@ preventing its use.
• Bar dish machine not ejecting chlorine sanitizer 50-150 ppm; don't use until repaired to do so. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of this machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements.
• Slicer and potato/French fry slicer aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• A few flies were observed inside the facility. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Toilet Rooms, Enclosed.-Employee rest-room door isn't self-closing.
• Corrective Actions: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
• Broken floor tiles in the mop sink & dusty ceiling tiles in the cooking area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and in good repair. 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.

Jarochita/Plaza Market

85 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Jarochita hand sink had no hand washings sign; sticker was provided & installed. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Bakery hand sink found with items stored inside the sink & no paper towels; corrected on-site. 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
• Slicer, saw, bakery shaper, can opener, some bakery pans aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean to sight and touch and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• Bowls observed being washed but not sanitized at the 3-part sink; sink was set-up to wash, rinse & sanitize with 50 ppm of chlorine. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized.
• Food & equipment stored under unprotected sewer lines in the basement. Corrective Actions: Relocate food storage to an approved area or shield the lines to intercept potential drips.
• Damaged scissors/missing handle on bakery wall magnet. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the scissors to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
• Reusing single service aluminum foil pan trays; discard. Corrective Actions: Discontinue the reuse of aluminum foil baking trays as food contact material. Provide single-service and single-use articles that are safe and clean, and will not allow the transfer of colors, odors, or tastes to the food.
• Some damaged/cracked floor tiles in the back kitchen & bakery. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
• Inadequate light in the bakery; lights out in hood system. 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
• Lights in basement aren't shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.

Yayla Bistro

2201 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington, VA 22213
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Frozen, vacuum sealed fish observed not thawing in correct process. Corrective Actions: Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen package from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator that maintains food temperature at 41°F or less, or immediatley upon completion of thawing if thawed by completely submerging the package(s) under running water at a temperature of 70°F for a time period that doesn't allow the thawed portions of the fish to exceed 41°F for more that 4 hours including the time to cool back down to 41°F in the refrigerator if not immediately cooked.
• Facility observed not having food thermometers. 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.

Arlington Career Center-Food Service

816 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

Observed a sanitizer bucket stored in the handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

Observed milk crates being used for storage and shelving. Corrective Actions: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection: 1. Without being dissambled. 2. By disassembling without the use of tools. or 3. By easy disassembly with use of handheld tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches and Allen wrenches.

Dama Market & Restaurant

1503 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

Paper towels observed missing from hand sink in bakery area. 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

Mops in bakery area observed not hung to dry. Corrective Actions: Ensure all mops are hung in a manner to dry completely.

Wall of bathroom near walk in freezer observed in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Floor of walk in freezer observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Door frame to walk in freezer observed in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Zavaletas Mariscos Bar

77 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Food employees failed answer to inspector's questions as to cooking, cold holding, hot holding and reheating of TCS for hot holding, etc. Corrective Actions: Train all employees in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
• The establishment is operating without a valid health license. A Food Establishment License Application was handed to the PIC. Corrective Actions: The Food Establishment License Application was hand-delivered to the PIC to fill it out, pay the required fee and get the health license from the Health Department.
• The employees are not trained in food safety. Corrective Actions: Train all your employees about the basics of food safety.
• The food establishment is not under the control of a Certified Food Protection manager. The CFPM walked in more towards the end of the inspection. 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 cold water at prep area/warewashing area hand sink. Corrective Actions: Repair the cold water at the above-mentioned hand sink and ensure to have both hot- and cold water supply for employees to effectively wash their hands as and when needed.
• Observed raw-shelled eggs stored over containers of half-&-half in "Dukers" 2-dr cookline prep ref., trays of raw-shelledggs over several RTE-foods in "True" 2-dr RIC and raw chicken over an uncovered pan of yellow rice in upstairs WIC. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. Raw-shelled eggs and raw chicken and other raw animal products may not be stored over ready-to-eat foods.
• When tested, no sanitizer was observed in 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Provide chlorine at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
• Observed the food-contact surfaces of several knives on the magnet, not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• Observed shredded mozzarella (49F), pasta (49F); pico de gallo (46F) and yellow rice (47F) at improper cold holding temperature. Corrective Actions: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
• There are no quat- or chlorine test strips provided to monitor the concentration of sanitizer. Corrective Actions: Obtain a quat- or chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
• Ceiling tiles around return air inlet, above cashier are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the ceiling tiles around the return air inlet.
• Several floor tiles in warewashing area and in the basement are in need of re-grouting. Corrective Actions: Re-grout the floor tiles in warewashing area and in the basement.
• Hood filters are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the hood filters.

Ted's Montana Grill

2200 Crystal Drive Suite A, Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• French fry slicer not kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• Sautéed mushrooms and onions found on un-lit stove at 115°F. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
• Shredded cheese found at 49°F at the server station; unit wasn't on; it was turned on. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Water is leaking onto the floor under the 3-part sink. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Building shared trash & recycling containers aren't kept covered, clean; pavement by trash compactor is especially dirty. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
• A few light bulbs in the ware washing area aren't shielded or shatter-resistant. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulbs with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.

McDonald's Restaurant

5009 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

January 22, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• The bulk milk tubing was observed not cut at a 45 degree angle. Corrective Actions: The bulk milk container tube shall be cut on the diagonal to extend no more than 1 inch from the dispensing head to prevent contamination and to allow drainage of the tube.
• 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.