Squid Thawing Improperly + Dirty Ice Machine: Health Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — A number of facilities in Arlington recorded violations during recent inspections from the Arlington County Public Health Department. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between March 9 and March 13

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 March 9 to March 13 as listed by Arlington County Public Health:

Brass Rabbit

1210 N Garfield St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Most Recent Inspection
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand sink by prep sink observed missing hand soap. Corrective Actions: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
• Shell stock tag not date marked when last sold/served. Corrective Actions: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
• Slice tomatoes and garlic oil observed not cold holding at proper temperature. Corrective Actions: Food Discarded. 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 working thermometer. Corrective Actions: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
• 1-door RIC at bar observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Broken floor tiles observed under fryer in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Jamestown Elementary School

3700 N Delaware St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Floor tiles are delaminating and missing in kitchen, especially under three compartment sink around the floor drain. Walk in floor observed with an accumulation of rust. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in proper repair.

Peking Pavillion

2912 N Sycamore St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The following needs to be re-sealed: 1) the hand sinks 2) the mop sink 3) the rinse tables near the dish machine.
• The following is in need of cleaning: 1) the rib cooler 2) the shelves in the walk-in cooler 3) the interiors of the cooler units 4) the wok station 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 floor tile grout throughout the kitchen is in need of repair.
• The floors throughout the kitchen are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Bright Horizons at Ballston

4001 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed that paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser is mounted at the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Remove handwashing aids and devices from the food preparation sink
• Establishment does not have QT-10 or QAC test strips for steramine tablets, and high temperature test device is not working. Corrective Actions: Order test strips and high temperature thermometer so that you are able to monitor all sanitizing methods
• Observed that floors underneath cabinets 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.

IL Radicchio

1801 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Frozen squid observed thawing improper manner. Corrective Actions: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process
• Inside walk in cooler observed not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• Floor in ware washing area not smooth & easily cleanable. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.

Claremont Elementary School

4700 S Chesterfield Rd Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed hamburgers (107-114F) in "CresCor" warmers at improper holding temperature. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
• Observed sliced tomatoes and onions (50F), covered with a lid in the walk-in ref. Corrective Actions: Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected during the cooling period to cool the food faster.
• Observed single-use spoons and forks mingled in such a way that food-contact surfaces facing in all different directions. Corrective Actions: Single-service items that are intended for food or lip contact (such as straws or coffee stirrers) shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

National Capital Treatment and Recovery

521 N Quincy St Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Adult Care Home Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed slicer blade assembly is not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize the food contact surfaces of the slicer blade assembly.
• Observed tuna sandwiches (52F; made yesterday) and turkey wings (46F) in walk-in ref. at improper cold holding temperature. The PIC voluntarily discarded the foods. 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 lots of boxes of different foods stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer and vacuum-packaged chicken outside of the WIF in the hallway. 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.

Barrett Elementary School

4401 N Henderson Rd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Arlington Career Center-Culinary Arts

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

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Guapos Restaurant

4028 S Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand sink near cookline observed missing hand soap. Corrective Actions: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
• Shell stock tag observed not in order Corrective Actions: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
• 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 utilizing one of the known approved sanitizing chemicals Chlorine, Iodine, or Quaternary Ammonium to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• Ribs, chorizo, and cheese sauce observed not hot holding at proper temperature. Corrective Actions: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
• Facility observed not having testing devices for 3-compartment sink.
• Grout in kitchen observed in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Bright Horizons at Courthouse Station

2000 14th Street Suite 100 N Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed that the high temperature dish machine is not able to heat dishes surface to 160F or above. 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. Repair the dishmachine so that it is able to reach wash temperatures of 150F, final rinse temperatures of 180F, and heat food utensils and equipment to a surface temperature of at least 160F
• Observed that utensil containers are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean out containers frequently to prevent the buildup of debris, to ensure utensils are stored in a clean dry area.

Funshine Preschool

3440 22nd Street South Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The kitchen 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.
• No quaternary ammonium test strips provided during inspection. EHS gave the facility test strips. Corrective Actions: Obtain a quaternary ammonium chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.

Sparkles! at Crystal City

1235 S Clark St Suite 109 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 13, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City Hotel (Sante)

1250 S Hayes St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 13, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed cooked potatoes (66F), cooked brussels sprouts (68F) and feta cheese (68F) cold holding improperly. All the food was voluntarily discarded. 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.
• The quaternary ammonium sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink was observed over 500ppm. Corrective Actions: The sanitizer was changed out. Ensure the sanitizer is being tested and measures between 200-400ppm.
• The sauté prep table and sink as well as the hand sink across from the warewashing area 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 prep unit was observed not properly maintaining temperature. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the prep unit.
• The prep sink and 3-compartment sink were observed leaking. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Observed wall damage throughout the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Culpepper Garden

4435 N Pershing Dr 1st fl Kitchen, 3rd & 6th fl kitchenette's Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Health Care Food Facility | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand soap dispenser not functional at main kitchen hand sink. Batteries replaced. 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.
• High temperature ware washing machine is not reaching 160F. (130F reached). Three part sink set up for use. Call for service placed for ware washing machine. 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.
• TCS items holding at less than 135F in #2 Alto unit, including peas at 125F, and in #3 Alto unit, including peas at 116F, potatoes at 120F, salisbury steak at 120F. Reheated to 165F. Corrective Actions: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• No working thermometers are available for Alto cabinets. Corrective Actions: Facility is instructed to provide an oven thermometer to be placed inside each of the four individual cabinets that are each controlled by a separate thermostat to ensure hot holding capability for each cabinet.

Nam Viet Restaurant

1127 N Hudson St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Bulk containers of salt & Sugar observed not labeled. 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.
• Ice machine in basement observed not clean to sigh & touch. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

Gharer Khabar

5157 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Foods at buffet during Ramadan at 62-133 F, no written procedures using time as a public health control versus temperature. A template was emailed to the owner; print out/fill in and provide to regulatory authority when required; utilize log, times or labels to ensure foods are sold or served within 4 hours. Corrective Actions: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
• No visible thermometer inside the drink/dessert sliding door refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
• Containers of sugar/salt, rice pudding, yogurt drink, reused milk container not labeled with common name of product. 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.
• Mouse & rat droppings observed throughout the establishment. Rodent holes observed in ceiling and walls downstairs. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Food stored on floor. Corrective Actions: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• Shelves inside the drink/dessert sliding door refrigerator, shelves inside the walk-in refrigerator, unused equipment/door gaskets aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Facility walls, floor and ceiling aren't kept in good repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Facility walls and floors 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.

Deli Italiano

6505 29th St N Arlington, VA 22213
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Meatballs & marinara (115 F) on the steam line observed hot holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Person in charge reheated product to 165 F + at time of inspection.
• Wiping cloths observed not properly stored in sanitizer bucket between use. Corrective Actions: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• Spray hose nozzle to 3-compartment sink and faucet to the 1-compartment preparation sink both observed leaking and in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair / replaced plumbing equipment.

Arlington Montessori House

3809 & 3813 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed shredded cheddar (68F) at improper cold holding temperature on the kitchen counter. The PIC voluntarily discared the food. Corrective Actions: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

Beer Garden

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

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
March 12, 2024

No Observations or Corrective Actions

Citipizza

5127 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed that pasta (prepared Friday) and ham (prepared Saturday) were not labeled with the date opened. Corrective Actions: If food is stored for longer than 1 day, you must date mark the food.
• Observed that the floors and walls near pizza dough mixer and walk in cooler are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Please clean surfaces frequently to prevent buildup.

DREW (Dr. Charles R. Drew Model Elementary School)

3500 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Rest-room in kitchen is missing a hand washing sign; sticker provided to the facility. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Packages of yogurt & cheese sticks inside bags in the right open case refrigerator at 46-47°F-->don't bag or pre-chill prior to placing inside the open case refrigerator after bagging and/or closing sliding door in-between lunch periods and don't stack the bags 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.
• Air gaps observed at bottom of back exterior 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 observed stacked while wet; allow to air-dry prior to stacking. Corrective Actions: Store containers in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.

Haute Dogs

2910 N Sycamore St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed blanched fries left at room temperature. PIC stated that they would be used within 2 hours. Unable to provide time as a public health control policy. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, discard food within 2 hours. If establishment would like to use time as a public health control, there must be an advance written policy.
• Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. 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 ice cream scoops stored in container with standing water. 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.
• Observed that the floor drain and sink drain at the 3 compartment sink is slow to drain. Corrective Actions: Repair or clean out drains so that they drain quickly, and do not risk overflowing or backing up onto floors.

Maria Teresa's Babies

825 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Cook (Deimi Rosales) on-site doesn't have a food manager certificate; obtain as soon as possible; food manager is required on-site. 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.
• Sanitizer level found below 10 ppm of chlorine; use test papers, verify 50-150 ppm. Corrective Actions: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 8 or less and the water temperature is 75°F.

All About Burger Clarendon

3325 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 12, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand washing signage missing from back hand sink Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Back hand sink observed blocked by grease container. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the grease container preventing its use.
• Sliced tomatoes and diced onions 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.
• Blanched fries observed not labeled with time cooked. Corrective Actions: One a TCS food has been held using a time control policy the food must be discarded if it is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within the time period specified in the policy.
• Floor in back prep area observed in need of regrouting. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Innovation Elementary School

2300 Key Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed faucets of handsink close to "Delfield" 2-dr RIC shut off water immediately when pressed to wash hands. Replace it within 10 days. Corrective Actions: Replace the faucet within 10 days so that it is conveniently available to wash their hands properly without pushing it down.

Little Beginnings Child Development Center

606 N Irving St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 11, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Taco Bamba

4041 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• A pan of refried beans found at 118°F inside the "Alto Shaam;" discarded on-site to correct. 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.
• Horchata bottles in the "Coca Cola" refrigerator in the dining area aren't labeled with ingredients, allergen information, name and place of the food manufacturer packer or distributer. Corrective Actions: Packaged Food shall comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169. Food packaged in a food establishment for customer self service shall include labels that contain the following information: 1. the common name of the food, 2. the list or major ingredients including artificial colors or preservatives, 3. the total net weight or quantity of the food, 4. the name and place of business of the food manufacturer, packer, or distributor, 5. the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food, 6. nutrition labeling list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means.
• Soda fountain machine ice chute isn't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• Openings in ceiling around pipes and in the counter located to the left of the ice machine; fill in to eliminate harborage areas for pests. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

The Clarendon Child Care Center

1305 N Jackson St Arlington, VA 22201-5028
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 11, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Caribbean Grill

5183 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat produce in the reach-in cooler. PIC stored foods properly during the inspection (Corrected).

The following needs to be re-sealed: 1) 3-compartment sink 2) hand sink in kitchen 3) toilet in the bathroom 4) hand sink in bathroom.

The following is in need of cleaning: 1) the interiors of all refrigeration and freezer units 2) the exterior of the grill/surrounding areas 3) the exterior of the mini-oven/toaster. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

The floors and walls throughout the kitchen are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Pie-Tanza

2503-B Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Warewashing area handsink, 3-compartment sink and prep sink are not sealed to the adjoining walls. Corrective Actions: Seal the above-mentioned sinks to their respective adjoining walls.
• Observed gaskets of "Avantico" 1-dr prep ref. and "Turbo air" 3-dr prep ref. not in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the above-mentioned door gaskets in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Observed cutting boards and white boards on prep ref. scratched and scored. Corrective Actions: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

Carlin Springs Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

550 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Health Care Food Facility | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Employee didn't wash hands prior to putting on 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.
• No hot water at hand sink in the kitchen rest-room. Corrective Actions: Provide a mixing valve or combination faucet capable of providing an adequate flow of water at 85°F or more.
• No paper towels at hand sinks in the kitchen. 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
• Unlabeled food thickener. 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.
• Mouse droppings observed on the floor throughout the kitchen. Fruit fly/roach droppings observed on ceiling and walls. A few roaches on glue boards; clean-up with cleanser & sanitizer, keep up/follow pest control visit findings. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Kitchen rest-room hand sink isn't secured to it's adjoining wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
• Steamtable, walk-in refrigerator shelves and condenser fan cover aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Damaged cove base, holes in walls in the storage rooms, dining room and kitchen. Some standing water on floor near dish washing area; floor drain is very slow to drain; voids around pipes and floor tiles need filling. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Kitchen and storage room floors 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.

Andy's Carryout

5033 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Bulk container of salt and flour observed not labeled. 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.
• Prep unit gasket observed in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Repair the gaskets 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 gaskets, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• Prep unit handles and door observed not clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Floor in walk in cooler observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Campbell School

737 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 11, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Charga Grill

5151 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 11, 2024

Observations & Corrective Actions

• No paper towels were provided at the two hand sinks. PIC provided paper towels during the inspection (Corrected).
• The hood system and hood filters were observed soiled with grime and debris.
• The following needs to be re-sealed: 1) all the handsinks 2) 3-compartment sink 3) toilet in the bathroom.
• The following equipment is in need of cleaning: 1) the charcoal grill and surrounding areas 2) the grill/surrounding areas 3) the interiors of all refrigerators. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The floors, walls, and ceilings are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Little Ambassadors' Academy

3565 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 11, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Lily Bubble Tea and Smoothie

251 S. 18th St # 1666 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 11, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1861

4520 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 11, 2024

No Observations & Corrective Actions

Washington-Liberty High School Kitchen

1301 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed that some knives were stored with cutting side up in dispensing cup. Corrective Actions: Ensure that utensils are stored inverted and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination.
• Observed that caulking at handsinks is separating from the wall. Corrective Actions: Fixed equipment must be sealed to adjoining walls or equipment to prevent leaks. Reseal sinks to the wall.
• Observed that the rear light in the walk in cooler is out. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace light so that interior of cooler is at least 20 foot candles, and bright enough to see for cleaning.