Falls Church Cited For 8 Violations: Latest Inspections

Ever wonder how clear your local restaurants are? City of Falls Church and Fairfax County restaurants regularly undergo health inspections, with the frequency depending on the type of food served and how it is prepared. While violations like malfunctioning refrigerators and food that's not warm or cold enough often pop up, health inspectors sometimes find more critical violations.

"In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," notes the Virginia Department of Health.

Here are full results for the latest inspections in the Falls Church area, including restaurants that passed with no violations. Among the violations were eight at Banh Mi DC Sandwich. Four of the violations were corrected during the inspection.

Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results. Full reports are usually available five to seven days after the inspection on the health department's website.

Violations

Audacious Aleworks: 110 E. Fairfax St, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046, last inspection: April 18

violations: Observed multiple plastic containers above the 3 compartment sink that still have labels on them while drying after being washed, rinsed, and sanitized, food establishment's displayed Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit on December 31, 2018 (displayed behind bar

Banh Mi DC Sandwich: 3103-C Graham Road #C, Falls Church, VA 22042, last inspection: April 22

violations: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: Observed raw shell eggs over cooked ham in the walk in refrigerator, Observed raw chicken over raw ground pork in the walk in refrigerator, food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Flour, salt, cornstarch, sugar, water bottles unlabeled in several locations throughout the facility, equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: dried food debris on knives, and other utensils on a metal rack along with clean utensils near the back (all corrected), nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: outer surfaces of the mixers, the containers used to hold utensils and foods, shelving units, interior of refrigeration unitsnonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: outer surfaces of the mixers, the containers used to hold utensils and foods, shelving units, interior of refrigeration units, items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises

Bawadi Mediterranean Grill: 6304 Leesburg Pike, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044, last inspection: April 29

violations: The following cooked potentially hazardous food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and to 41°F within a total of six hours: cooked rice observed at 49F after cooling over six hours (overnight) in the Norlake Walkin Cooler (corrected)

Crisp & Juicy: 7520 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043, last inspection: April 25

violations: Containers, lids, and serving trays were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization, concentration of the chlorine/bleach solution in the sanitizer bucket was measured at 200 ppm (corrected)

Dogwood Tavern: 132 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, last inspection: April 30

violations: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label, unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: Chicken wings, cut vegetables in middle prep unit; chicken, vegetables, beef, shredded cheese in right prep unit, multiple wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the several prep tables/counters, concentration of in both chlorine sanitizing buckets were measured at greater than 200 ppm (all corrected), food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: several squeeze bottles holding various oils, observed multiple containers that still have labels on them while drying after being washed, rinsed, and sanitized

The Happy Tart: 410 S Maple Ave Unit 4, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046, last inspection: April 24

violations: Observed that paper towels were not provided at the side handwashing sink (located near ovens) (corrected)

Huong Viet Restaurant: 6785 Wilson Blvd, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044, last inspection: April 22

violations: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw chicken over green onions in WIC, and raw beef over raw shredded carrots in 2 dr prep cooler CL, food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: bean sprouts in plastic container on counter: 61 degrees F, handwashing facility was blocked at the start of the inspection, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing (all corrected)

Jason's Deli: 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043, last inspection: April 24

violations: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam from ServSafe but does not possess the CFM card

Las Americas Restaurant: 3103-A Graham Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042, last inspection: April 24

violations: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: pupusa mixes on countertop (69f, 63f, 63f), Queso in unit #3 sitting above fill line 53f, pupusa mix prevously out on counter but relocated to unit 3- 59f, Salsa on countertop without ice/water bath taken from stock in walk in ref 50f, raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: hamburgers/cheese burgers, plate of tipco, filet de carne, other steak items identified by manager as served cooked to order; combination de las americas, oysters (both corrected), person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card

Little Saigon Restaurant: 6218B Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044, last inspection: April 25

violations: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: 1) Handle of ice scoop observed in direct contact with ice, 2) Scoops for rice observed stored in container of room temperature water (corrected), light bulb(s) above the cookline and Continental 3DR prep cooler are not covered by a protective shielding

Moby Dick House of Kabob: 444 West Broad Street, Suite A, Falls Church, Virginia 22046, last inspection: April 19

violations: The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Grilled cut tomatoes (~ 30 mins ago, measured at 92°F), saffron rice (~1 hr ago, measured at 110°F), handwashing signage missing from both kitchen handwashing sinks and men's bathroom (both corrected)

Panera Bread: 450 Broad St W, Falls Church, VA 22046, last inspection: April 18

violations: The nonfood-contact surface of the following is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: observed multiple metal containers that still have labels on them while drying after being washed, rinsed, and sanitized, mops are improperly stored between use - mops stored in bucket while not in use (both corrected), plumbing connections under the 2 vat sink piping are leaking, Person in Charge (PIC) has proof of successful completion of an approved Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam (ServSafe) but does not possess the Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager certificate (photo card)

Saigon Restaurant: 6795 Wilson Blvd, #25, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044, last inspection: April 25

violations: A food employee failed to remove gloves and wash her hands before engaging in food preparation after touching a cell phone with the gloved hands, different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: observed raw, juicy chicken stored over raw fish and raw ground pork over raw fish in unit 2, foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours: Two buckets of cooked bamboo, approximately 10 inches deep with bamboo and covered tightly with plastic wrap in unit #3 measured 80f, 82f, handwashing facility located at the back is blocked with stacked stock pots, blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing (all corrected)

Sanchick: 6198 Arlington Blvd, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044, last inspection: April 29

violations: The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1) Whole chicken at 122-130F in Metro Case, 2) Chicken soup at 131-134F in warmer, food item(s) in the Small 1DR Cooler (on back table) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:-----cooked mixed vegetables at 48F (corrected)

Spin Pollo: 6672 Arlington Blvd, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042, last inspection: April 23

violations: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: rice scoops observed stored in room temperature water, food thawing using an improper method: frozen tilapia observed thawing at room temperature, food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: corn on the cob at 123-128F and cooked mixed vegetables at 128F at the steam table, food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:----partially cooked yucca fries at 56-65F sitting out at room temperature next to the fryer (all corrected)

Sweet Rice Thai Cuisine: 1113 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, last inspection: April 17

violations: Observed (screened) back door of the kitchen open during the inspection, containers of bleach were stored above single-use containers on shelves in the basement storage area (both corrected), multiple sauces and oils above the 3DR prep cooler are not labeled, men's urinal is not maintained in good repair

Uptown Bistro: 6400 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042, last inspection: April 30

violations: The following food item(s) in the Turbo Air 2DR flat top cooler were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Shredded chicken at 44F and Half & Half at 44F, refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: Turbo Air 2DR flat top cooler observed holding at 44-50F (both corrected)

No Violations

Beanetics Coffee Roasters: 7700 Arlington Bv #3M301, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042, last inspection: April 30

violations: none

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: 8130 Arlington Blvd, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042, last inspection: April 23

violations: none

Little Dipper: 3000 Annandale Road, #102, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042, last inspection: April 19

violations: none

Locker Room Sports Bar and Grill: 502 West Broad Street 5, Falls Church, VA 22046, last inspection: April 22

violations: none

New Moon Restaurant: 6619 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044, last inspection: April 25

violations: none