Taco Rock, Bowl America: Falls Church Restaurant Inspections

FALLS CHURCH, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department continues to post restaurant inspection reports, we are looking at recent reports in the Falls Church area.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.

This week's report focuses on City of Falls Church restaurants west of Washington Street from so far in 2023. Many restaurants were found with no violations.

The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Rather, the health department suggests looking at multiple inspection reports for a better overview.

Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant. Residents can also search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database.

Hot N Juicy Crawfish: 116 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. No soap available at hand sink by prep sink.

The handwashing sink at prep sink is equipped with separate cold and hot water faucets rather than a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water was at 76F.

Interior surfaces of ice bin at bar is not being cleaned as required.

Ireland's Four Provinces: 105 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 19

Violations:

The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: lettuce at 56F and mashed potato at 46F in 2DR Cooler.

The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: 2DR Cooler at 47F.

Bowl America Falls Church: 140 S Maple Ave., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: chili, pizza sauce, cheese, hummus.

The sink basin at the dishmachine area is slow to drain.

Cold water knob at sink next to soda machine is not working. There is a leak in the Perlick beer cooler.

Observed that the floor tiles in back storage area are not maintained in good repair.

Takumi: 310 S Washington St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 28

Violations: No violations found.

El Patron Bar and Grill: 418 S Washington St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 13

Violations: No violations found.

Super Chicken: 422 S Washington St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 28

Violations: No violations found.

Fanny's Restaurant: 436 S Washington St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 28

Violations: No violations found.

The Happy Tart: 410 S Maple Ave., Unit# 110, Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 28

Violations: No violations found.

Pizzeria Orso: 400 S Maple Ave., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 6

Violations: No violations found.

Pho 88: 232 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations:

The food establishment's Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit. No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Department.

Northside Social: 205 Park Ave., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 12

Violations: No violations found.

Maneki Neko Japanese Restaurant: 238 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Lucky Thai: 240 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 25

Violations: No violations found.

Starbucks at Harris Teeter: 301 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Harris Teeter: 301 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 2

Violations:

The food establishment's Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit. No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Department.

The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: open bags of cheddar, chicken, ham in different coolers.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: ice bin and coolers at bar.

Sushi at Harris Teeter: 301 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 31

Violations:

The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: crabstick 52F, crab salad52 in Hussaman left prep top.

The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Hussman left prep top at 57F, Open Air cooler at 50F.

Baddpizza: 346 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: April 6

Violations: No violations found.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 358 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Violations: No violations found.

Honey Baked Ham Company: 360 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 30

Violations: No violations found.

Solace Outpost: 444 W Broad St., Unit# H & I, Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: April 5

Violations:

The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: hummus at 52F on counter; tomato at 47F and corn at 47F in 2DR Prep.

No heat sensitive test strip available to verify heat sanitization step of mechanical warewashing machine.

Moby Dick House of Kabob: 444 W Broad St., Ste# A, Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Panera Bread: 450 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Jan. 8

Violations: No violations found.

Spacebar: 709 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 5

Violations:

The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours: pulled pork at 46F cooling overnight in 2DR Avantco.

The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: one large pan used to cool pulled pork.

Luzmila's Bolivian Restaurant: 809 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: two knives stored between coolers.

Five Guys Burger and Fries: 913 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Dominion Wine and Beer: 107 Rowell Ct., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 5

Violations:

The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: compound butter at 81F at grill.

The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager who has shown proficiency through passing an accredited examination. No CFM at start of the inspection.

There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.

10 Pizza: 1051 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 29

Violations: No violations found.

Lantern House: 1067 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 30

Violations:

The food establishment's Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit. No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Department.

Saffron: 1077 W Broad St, Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: April 2

Violations: No violations found.

Sweet Rice Thai Cuisine: 1113 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: April 2

Violations: No violations found.

Jersey Mike's Subs: 1108 W Broad St., Unit# A, Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 13

Violations: No violations found.

Tasty Dumpling: 1112 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: March 28

Violations: No violations found.

Taco Rock: 1116 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: Feb. 9

Violations:

The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cauliflower at 102F,jalapeño popper at 127F, chicken 116F, shrimp at 112F, grouper at 92F, on cooktop.

A review of the menu with the food service operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: undercooked eggs on brunch menu.

Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: hot water at Hand sink by dish machine.

Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name.

Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the back door in the restroom hallway.

Plaka Grill: 1216 W Broad St., Falls Church, Va 22046

Last inspection: April 4

Violations: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: bell pepper at 45F, squash 46F, cucumber & tomato salad 52F.

The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: 3DR Continental Prep at 50F.