Rodent Droppings In Bathroom: Restaurant Violations in Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA -- Fairfax County regularly conducts health inspections for local restaurants. The frequency of inspections on the type of food served and how it is prepared.

“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” states the Virginia Department of Health’s website.

Here are some of the violations from recent inspections from May. Among the violations were rodent droppings, a refrigerator not cooling food properly, employees failing to wash hands before handling food,

Reports are typically posted five to seven days after the inspections. Full reports are available on the health department’s website. Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results.

Arif Skyline Cafe: 3811-C S. George Mason Drive, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041, last inspection: May 1

violations: milk, cream and beef observed cold holding at improper temperatures, refrigerator not operating properly

Castro's Bakery: 6276 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044, last inspection: May 10

violation: tomales not properly cooled within six hours

China King: 7500 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043, last inspection: May 2

violations: employee not washing hands before food prep, eggs found cold holding at room temperature

Cici's Pizza: 3520 S Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041, last inspection: May 11

violations: employee not washing hands before food prep, foods found cold holding at improper temperatures.

City Diner: 5616 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, last inspection: May 11

violations: found cold holding at improper temperatures., refrigerator not operating properly, hand soap not provided at employee hand washing sinks

Fatouche Mediterranean Restaurant: 1109 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, last inspection: May 2

violations: salt and sugar without labels, cooked meat thawing in standing water, food contact surface not sanitized, rodent droppings in public restroom, pesticides present in facility, first aid supplies stored near food containers

Kenji Fusion: 3539 South Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22044, last inspection: May 8

violations: no record of freezing for parasite destruction with fish, using rice cooker not approved for commercial use

Kobe House: 6763 Wilson Blvd 6A &B, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044, last inspection: May 3

violations: knives improperly stored near food prep areas, employee not washing hands before food prep, improper cooling method for pho, cutting board not able to be properly sanitized due to heavy scratching, dirty utensils, toxic materials stored near food

Locker Room Sports Bar and Grill: 502 West Broad Street 5, Falls Church, VA 22046, last inspection: May 1

violations: raw pork thawed improperly, foods observed cold holding at improper temperatures, pies in refrigerator dated April 11, refrigerator not operating properly, ice bin with mold inside

Ruby Tuesday: 5880 Crossroads Center, Falls Church, VA 22041, last inspection: May 4

violations: foods observed cold holding at improper temperatures, refrigerator not operating properly

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