Unapproved Pesticide Device Found In Arlington Restaurant Kitchen: Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County health inspectors found violations at nine of the food establishments they visited recently.

Below is the list of restaurants inspectors reported with Observations and Corrective Actions (violations) between Feb. 1 and Feb. 4.

Inspected Feb. 4, 2026

Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company: 3471 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

• Observations: 6 violations were found, including raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler and unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the kitchen.
• Corrective Actions: Staff reorganized refrigeration units to prevent cross-contamination and labeled all toxic substances immediately. View Inspection

El Salvador Restaurant: 4805 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

• Observations: Issues included improper cold holding temperatures for perishable items and a lack of paper towels at handwashing sinks.
• Corrective Actions: Out-of-temperature food was discarded, and handwashing supplies were restocked during the inspection. View Inspection

The Broiler: 3601 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

• Observations: Violations included the presence of small flies and the use of unapproved, non-cleanable soda crates for food storage.
• Corrective Actions: The facility was ordered to contact pest control and replace the crates with approved shelving. View Inspection

Cafe Sazon: 4704 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

• Observations: Inspectors found a kitchen hand sink faucet in disrepair and a lack of date marking on prepared egg rolls.
• Corrective Actions: Food items were labeled during the inspection, and a work order was submitted for plumbing repairs.View Inspection

Inca Social: 1776 Wilson Blvd. Unit #1, Arlington, VA 22209

• Observations: Raw shell eggs were stored above produce in the cooler, and there was no written allergen notification for customers.
• Corrective Actions: Eggs were moved to the bottom shelf, and management was instructed to update the menu with an allergen statement.View Inspection

Inspected Feb. 3, 2026

Panda Cafe: 5021 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

• Observations: 4 violations noted, including a dirty microwave interior and unapproved flying insect spray stored in the food service area.
• Corrective Actions: The spray was removed, and the microwave was cleaned immediately. View Inspection

Two Chef’s Pizza Restaurant: 5019 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203

• Observations: 3 observations, including a handwashing sink blocked by a rolling cart and kitchen hot water not reaching the required 100°F.
• Corrective Actions: The sink was cleared for access, and a service request was filed for the water heater. View Inspection

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant: 2501 9th Road South, Arlington, VA 22204

• Observations: 7 violations reported, including missing parasite destruction records for raw fish and wiping cloths improperly stored in standing water.
• Corrective Actions: Management was required to obtain supplier letters of guarantee and use proper sanitizer solution for cloths.View Inspection

Inspected Feb. 2, 2026

Big Buns Damn Good Burger: 4401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203

• Observations: 1 violation recorded for a handwashing sink being used to store a metal container.
• Corrective Actions: The container was removed, and staff were reminded that hand sinks are for handwashing only.View Inspection

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