No Alexandria Restaurants Cited In Unannounced Inspections

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria restaurants overall appear to be compliant with state guidelines related to the coronavirus. About 100 unannounced restaurant inspections by the Alexandria Health Department last week resulted in no citations.

Health departments were asked to step up enforcement of the state's phase three guidelines, including orders that require physical distancing and the closure of bar seating at restaurants, as well as a face mask requirement. Last week's inspections were completed in the Chirilagua, Del Ray, Old Town and West End areas of the city. The health department says one business received a warning for having a bar open, but the action was immediately corrected.

In Alexandria, numerous businesses have also taken the ALX Promise pledge. That means the business participated in training on requirements to reopen with a health department environmental health specialist; trained employees on safety measures; submitted a completed checklist, training record and pledge commitment for the safety of employees; and agreed to follow future health guidance. Those businesses are listed at www.visitalexandriava.com/alx-promise.

Alexandria's results stand in contrast to the Hampton Roads region, where the Virginian-Pilot reports restaurants had been shut down for not following the state's restrictions.

Below is a list of Alexandria restaurants that were inspected and found to be compliant last week up to July 22. Results are typically available in the health department's database five to seven days after the inspections.

• Dolce and Bean
• Noodles & Company #411 (Duke Street)
• Jack’s Place
• The Italian Place
• Potbelly Sandwich Works (John Carlyle Street)
• Cafe du Soleil
• The Executive Diner
• South Block (3051 Mount Vernon Avenue)
• Dunkin Donuts #345522 (1640 King Street)
• Starbucks Coffee #14482 (540 N. Henry Street)
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
• Papa John’s Pizza #1436 (4106 Mount Vernon Avenue)
• New Szechuan Express
• The Chart House
• Brut Wine Bar
• Stage Door
• Deli for the Belly
• Dolci Gelati
• Emma’s Chicken Restaurant
• Duck Donuts
• Sushi with Gusto
• Five Guys Burgers & Fries (3525 A Richmond Highway)
• For Five Coffee Roasters
• El Paisa Grocery (Carryout)
• Grape & Bean Rosemont

The health department says it will focus its education efforts on the executive orders where there are areas of confusion.