Rodent Droppings, Fruit Flies, Roaches: Arlington Health Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — Several facilities in Arlington recorded violations during recent inspections from the Arlington County Public Health department. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between Jan. 30 and Feb. 6.

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

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

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. 30 to Feb. 6 as listed by Arlington County Public Health:

Mocha Cafe and Pastry, 2720 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations and Corrective Actions:

• Gallon of milk observed in hand sink. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the items preventing its use.

Istanbul Grill, 4617 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations and Corrections:

• Observed cartons of raw-shelled eggs stored over produce in the walk-in ref. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food.
• Observed rice scoop and ice cream scoop stored in standing water at room temperature. Corrective Actions: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, 3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized, 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 time/temperature control for safety food, or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.

Dudley's Sport & Ale, 2766 S Arlington Mill Dr Arlington, VA 22206

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions:

• Employee observed cutting lemons/limes with his/her bare hands. Corrective Actions: Employees must avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food by using suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food and prevent contamination from hands.
• A few small rodent droppings observed in the back day storage hallway area. Corrective Actions: Continue to clean and work with pest control company. Eliminate harborage conditions.
• Interior of fryer cabinets in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
• Floor surfaces under beverage area and in the back dry storage hallway area in need of cleaning. Kitchen ceiling tiles next to HVAC vents in need cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport - Garden Grill, Bar & The Shop, 2020 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The bar dish machine was not ejecting 50-150 ppm of chlorine; corrected on-site by priming the sanitizer line, however, the tubing isn't clean in color to observe the sanitizer going through. Kitchen dish machine utensil surface temperature only reached 158.7 F instead of minimum 160 F. Corrective Actions: The white tube of the bar dish machine needs to be exchanged with a clear tube and it needs to be tested each run to ensure it is sanitizing at 50-10 ppm of chlorine. Repair the kitchen dish machine unit so that achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F can be measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator (e.g. thermolabel and maximum registering thermometer). Discontinue use of mechanical ware-washing machine and convert to use of 3-vat sink wash, rinse and chemical sanitization. Use single-service items as deemed necessary if not capable of effective manual washing, rinsing, and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
• Fruit fly/small flies present at bar. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Kitchen dish machine water pressure gauge is still stuck at 15 psi and its BFP device pipe is dripping water. The walk-in refrigerator at 43 F, shall be at or below 41 F. Corrective Actions: Repair, replace, and/or maintain the calibration of gauges for accuracy and function in the intended range of use.
• Walk-in refrigerator fan covers are dusty. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• Outside recycling dumpster lids not kept closed. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
• Mop not hung to dry. Corrective Actions: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue, 1051 N. Highland St. Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Employee observed handling prepared meat with bare hands. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
• High temp ware washing machine is not reaching a sanitize temperature of 160F. (132F). Corrected. Call placed for service. Three part sink set up for use.
• 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.
• No air gap is available at 3 part sink pre wash spray hose. 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.

Subway #70681, 3400 S Clark St #102 Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

Tivoli Pastry and Gourmet, 901 N Stuart St Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Several hood baffles are missing under hood. Some cabinetry hinges along front counter are in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• Front line hand sink at smoothie station is not draining properly.
• Corrective Actions: Maintain plumbing systems in proper repair.
• Ceiling above service area is delaminating. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facility in proper repair.

T.H.A.I. In Shirlington Restaurant, 4029 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Several hood baffles are missing under hood. Some cabinetry hinges along front counter are in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• Front line hand sink at smoothie station is not draining properly. Corrective Actions: Maintain plumbing systems in proper repair.
• Ceiling above service area is delaminating. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facility in proper repair.

City Kabob & Curry House, 3007 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed the interior of the microwave and stove top soiled. Corrective Actions: Clean the microwave and the stove.
• Observed two what appeared to be roaches in the kitchen. 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.
• The 3-compartment sink and dish drainboards 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.
• The shelves, the exterior of refrigeration and the exterior of the stand mixer were observed soiled. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• Floors, walls and ceilings throughout were observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
• The coving in the warewashing area and the tile around the mop sink are in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

FDIC Cafeteria, 3501-3503 N Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The door gaskets to the True 2-door reach-in refrigerator in need of replacing. Corrective Actions: Replace damaged/worn refrigeration door gaskets.

• Floor surface underneath the fryer units in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Pupatella, 1621 S Walter Reed Dr Arlington, VA 22204

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 6, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The warewashing hand sink is no longer sealed to the wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
• The walls and plumbing in the warewashing area are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

The Westin Arlington Gateway Banquet Kitchen, Service Corridor & Servery(1st. & 2nd. floor), 801 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• No hot water observed at hand sink in Banquet staging area. Corrective Actions: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 86°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
• Hand sink at Banquet staging area observed missing hand wash signage. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign/poster that is clearly visible to all employees
• Facility observed not having a food thermometer. Corrective Actions: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.

BonChon, 2209 N. Pershing Ste E Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 5, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Urban Tandoor, 801 N Quincy St #100 Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed the bar dish machine and kitchen dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes due to no measurable sanitizer being present on the test strips. All dishes will be washed in the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Ensure the dish machines chlorine tests between 50-200ppm.
• Observed the exterior of the refrigeration units in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.

El Pollo Rico, 928-932 N Kenmore St Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The following need to be re-sealed to the adjoining walls: 1) the 3-compartment sinks 2) the handwashing sinks 3) the mop sink.
• The mops were observed air drying improperly. PIC stored the mops correctly during the inspection (Corrected).
• Observed several small holes in the walls throughout the kitchen. Repair the damaged areas.

Nando's Peri Peri, 1301 S Joyce St D-10 Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Per discussion with PIC knives used at chopping block are washed about once daily. Corrective Actions: If held at room temperature utensils used for TCS foods must be washed rinsed and sanitized at least once every 4 hours.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. Corrective Actions: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• Observed that mops are not hung up to dry. Corrective Actions: Hang up mops to dry, damp mops can attract pests.
• Observed that some handsinks are separating from the wall, and that paint is chipping on ceiling. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Cafe Nordstrom, 1400 S Hayes St Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed chlorine sanitizer in low-temp dish machine diluted. Replace the chlorine sanitizer immediately. Corrective Actions: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50-100 parts per million.
• The food-contact surfaces of the cutting boards are heavily scored and scratched. Corrective Actions: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
• There are no quat-sanitizer strips available. Corrective Actions: Obtain a quat-sanitizer test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.

The Westin Arlington Gateway-The Commentary Kitchen & Bar (1st flr), 801 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Dish machine observed not reaching sanitizing temperature. 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.
• Oatmeal observed hot holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Egg Whites Faro Sweet potatoes and chicken wings prepared the day before observed cold holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Facility observed not having a food thermometer. Corrective Actions: A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.

Subway # 70706, 1100 S Hayes St M116 Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• There was no Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during this inspection. Corrective Actions: Obtain a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate within 10 days.
• The handwashing sink in warewashing area is blocked by a trash can and wire-shelf and not easily accessible for washing hands. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the trash can and wire-shelf preventing its use.

Pike Restaurant, 4111 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Cooked chicken and mashed potatoes holding on counter at 101-103F. Reheated for hot holding on stovetop to 165F. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Bulk containers of rice are not labelled with contents. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• No covered trash can is available in women's restroom. Corrective Actions: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
• No light switch cover is provided on light switch in women's restroom. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facility in proper conditon.

Mike's Cafe, 900 N Stuart St Suite 102 Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed an employee wash a dish in the hand sink. Corrective Actions: Hand sinks shall be used for handwashing only.
• The ceiling tiles and vents are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
• The light fixture in the prep area is burnt out. Corrective Actions: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor

Sarku Japan, 1100 S Hayes St Suite VC-06 Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 5, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

Observed steak and imitation crab thawing at room temperature. Corrective Actions: Thaw foods in cooler or under cool running water.

Compass Coffee, 1201 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 2, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Courthaus Social, 2300B Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Other
February 2, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Eastern Carryout, 319 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 2, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The handwashing sink, near the warewashing area, was blocked by several boxes. PIC relocated the items during the inspection (Corrected).
• Observed several soiled cooking utensils and the blade of the can opener was soiled. PIC took the equipment to be cleaned and sanitized (Corrected).
• The handwashing sinks and the 3-compartment sink need to be re-sealed to the adjoining walls.
• The following are in need of cleaning: 1) the shelving racks in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer 2) the wok station and surrounding areas 3) the flat top grill and surrounding areas. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The 3-compartment sink was observed to have a small leak. Plumbing needs to be repaired or replaced.
• The floors, walls, and ceilings need to be cleaned throughout the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.
• Observed several damaged areas in the floors and the walls throughout the kitchen.

Euro Market & Cafe, 2201 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 2, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Valid license is not posted for the public to view. Corrective Actions: The Health Department permit shall be posted in a location that is visible to the customers.
• The facility is not under the immediate control of a certified food manager.
• Corrective Actions: Ensure the facility is under the immediate control of a certified food manager at all hours of operation.
• Observed raw shell eggs stored over top sliced tomatoes, sliced onions and sliced mushrooms in the top of the sandwich prep unit. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• Observed the bulk ice machine soiled. Corrective Actions: Clean the bulk ice machine.
• Observed the following without a made or discard date: chicken salad, tuna salad, potato soup and diced chicken. Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepared RTE time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food is date marked at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. The food must be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days with the day of preparation counted as day 1. 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 floors under and around equipment especially in the back area were observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.

La Bettola Italiano, 558 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 2, 2024

• Container of raw ground beef observed improperly stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Raw product relocated by person in charge.
• Door gaskets to the 2-door counter-top refrigerator in need of replacing. Corrective Actions: Replace damaged door gaskets.
• Fan cover to walk-in refrigerator in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
• Faucet to the 3-compartment sink leaking when in use and in need of replacement / repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair plumbing connections.
• Debris on ground next to outside waste receptacles in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean exterior waste receptacle area. Floor surface behind cook-line chest freezer in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Ballston Children's Center, 3850 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
February 2, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Health Permit is not posted. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Current health permit must be posted conspicuous to customers.
• No hand soap is available at front counter hand sink. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
• No hand wash reminder signage is available at front counter hand sink and restroom hand sink. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
• Accumulation of refuse observed behind establishment around dumpster. Corrective Actions: Maintain refuse area in proper condition.
• The ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable above bar. Corrective Actions: All surfaces in food prep areas must be smooth and easily cleanable.
• Old equipment is stored behind establishment. Corrective Actions: Unused equipment should be removed from establishment.
• Ceiling lights in kitchen are not shielded. Corrective Actions: All light bulbs must be shatter proof or shielded in food prep areas.

Campbell School, 737 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204

Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Other
February 2, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Three Whistles, 2719 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 2, 2024

• Health Permit is not posted. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Current health permit must be posted conspicuous to customers.
• No hand wash reminder signage is available at front counter hand sink and restroom hand sink. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
• No hand soap is available at front counter hand sink. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
• Accumulation of refuse observed behind establishment around dumpster Corrective Actions: Maintain refuse area in proper condition.55: 3300 Old equipment is stored behind establishment. Corrective Actions: Unused equipment should be removed from establishment.
• The ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable above bar.Corrective Actions: All surfaces in food prep areas must be smooth and easily cleanable.
• Ceiling lights in kitchen are not shielded.Corrective Actions: All light bulbs must be shatter proof or shielded in food prep areas.

El Fuego Peruvian Kitchen, 2300 N Pershing Drive Suite 2C Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The front 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.
• The ceiling tiles and light fixtures are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

Capitol Chill Ice Cream, 15119 Jones Ln Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
February 1, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Yahia Production Inc, 638 48th Street, Baltimore, MD, USA Baltimore, MD 21224

Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
February 1, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

King Softy (Ice Cream Truck), 5597 Seminary Rd Falls Church, VA 22041

Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Pre-Opening
February 1, 2024

Auntie Anne's Pretzels VA123, 1100 S Hayes St C-2 Lower Level Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• No certified food protection manager on-site; required during all hours of operation. Corrective Actions: A certified food protection manager is required that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service and who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
• The mall loading dock doors aren't kept closed, tight-fitting, or self-closing. 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.
• Fruit fly observed by mop sink. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Soda crates used as shelving. Corrective Actions: Discard and replace the soda crates used as shelving to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• Mall trash dumpster has no lid & grease dumpster lid is not kept closed. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
• A couple damaged baseboard tiles by the mop sink. Ceiling tiles dusty by vent. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities clean and in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• A few ceiling light bulbs 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

Compass Coffee, 700 N Randolph St Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Unlabelled chemical spray bottles observed in establishment. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
• Accumulation of fruit fly type insects were observed around the mop sink. 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.
• Accumulation of milk crates observed in kitchen area. Corrective Actions: Remove recyclable items from the facility at a frequency that prevent pest harborage.

Foxtrot of Rosslyn, 1771 N Pierce St Suite A Arlington, VA 22209

Status: Permitted

Convenience Store Food Service | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

Cutting board on prep unit observed in poor repair (not smooth & easily cleanable). Corrective Actions: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.

Akivva Grill, 2921 S Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22206

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Facility is operating without a current Food Service Facility License; obtain immediately. Corrective Actions: Submit 2024 application.
• Back hand sink is out of soap; refill dispenser. Corrective Actions: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
• Three part sink not set-up to sanitizer; corrected on-site; bowls being washed and not sanitized. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• Eggplant dip, chickpea salad and hummus cold holding at front counter at 45-50 F; completely surround pans with ice and water 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.
• Unlabeled chemical spray bottle: corrected. Corrective Actions: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
• Rice found cooling with plastic wrap-->loosely or uncover until at or below 41 F; ensure cooling 135-->70 F within 2 hours & 70-->41 F within 4 hours. 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.
• Packaged foods in the "dessert" display case refrigerated aren't labeled with food name ingredients and allergens. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• Building shared recycling dumpster outside is missing its drain plug. Corrective Actions: Have drain plug replaced and keep doors closed. Waste handling containers are to be insect and rodent proof.

International House Of Pancakes #504, 935 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hood vents along cook-line in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Manager will have filters cleaned.

Taste of DC, 5597 Seminary Rd Falls Church, VA 22041

Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
February 1, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Balila Food Truck, 4701 Kenmore Ave Alexandria, VA 22304

Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
February 1, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Faani Steak & Cheese, 1924 Wicklow Ct Woodbridge, VA 22191

Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Pre-Opening
February 1, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Pho Saigon Pearl, 950 S George Mason Dr Suite 116 Arlington, VA 22204

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 1, 2024

• Observed a food employee touching sliced roast beef, chicken, noodles and garnishing with bare hands.Corrective Actions: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall be using suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods. Proper handling of food and effective handwashing procedures will help prevent foodborne illness.
• Observed boxes of produce, buckets of soups and other foods stored on the floor in WIC and WIF.Corrective Actions: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and/or install an approved, durable and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.

Cloud Lounge, 2515 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
February 1, 2024

• Disposable paper towels not properly observed at the kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Properly provide disposable paper towels at all handsinks.
• Several fruit / drain flies observed around the front and back sinks. Corrective Actions: Prevent pest harborage conditions.
• Interior / exterior of refrigeration / freezer units in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
• Debris on the ground at the outside waste bin area in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean exterior waste receptacle areas.
• Items not needed / surplus on outside patio area need removing (a few old chairs / equipment). Corrective Actions: Remove any unnecessary items not needed for use.

Domino's #4346

3535 S. Ball St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
February 1, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• No person in charge on duty. Foodservice establishment/facility license isn't posted where the public can see it. Corrective Actions: A person in charge shall be on duty during all hours of operation who oversees the responsibilities of the food code. Conspicuously post the foodservice facility license for the public.
• There is no certified food protection manager on-site; email/text me information. 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.
• Hand sink by three compartment sink had items stored inside the sink and no paper towels in the wall dispenser; items were removed from sink, paper towels found on nearby shelving. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Don't store items inside this sink, preventing its use. Keep paper towels in the dispenser at this sink.
• Sanitizer wasn't set-up at 3 compartment sink. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized with 200 ppm of quaternary ammonium at 74 F before coming in contact with food and before use.
• No visible thermometers were observed in the prep refrigerators. Corrective Actions: Provide an easily readable thermometer in each refrigerator so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
• Two dead American cockroaches were observed on the floor of the dining room closet. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Air gap at the bottom middle of entrance doors. 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.
• Containers not being air dried; observed stacked while still wet. Corrective Actions: Store containers in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
• Right prep refrigerator condenser pan is damaged; water leaking into unit.
• Corrective Actions: Repair the refrigerator to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the refrigerator, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• Test papers on-site were water damaged and expired; I left mine kit with the facility. Corrective Actions: Obtain a QT-40chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
• Three part sink sprayer nozzles and rest-room toilet fixtures aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• Door handle is missing to the first rest-room (hole in door) and that rest-room's trash can lid is missing. Corrective Actions: Keep toilet room doors closed except when cleaning or during maintenance operations to prevent insect and rodent entrance and the associated potential for the spread of disease. Provide a covered trashcan in the rest-room for female hygiene products.

Hilton Arlington - Dan & Brad's Restaurant/Employees Cafeteria, 950 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22203

Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
January 31, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City - Hardwork Cafe (employee cafeteria) 300 Army Navy Dr Arlington, VA 22202

Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
January 30, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions