FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Health inspectors found violations at two of the 14 food establishments inspected by the Rappahannock Area Health District between July 8 and July 14, according to Virginia Department of Health inspection reports. The inspections included routine and follow-up visits at restaurants and other food service facilities in the Fredericksburg area.
The following establishments were cited for violations during the reporting period.
316 White Oak Road #109, Fredericksburg
During a routine inspection on July 9, inspectors cited Marco's Pizza for two violations. They observed flying insects in the kitchen and noted that ceiling tiles and ventilation covers throughout the restaurant needed cleaning. Inspectors reminded management that pest activity must be controlled through routine inspections, pest control measures and elimination of conditions that allow pests to thrive. They also directed staff to clean the facility as often as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions.
The inspection report also included several housekeeping recommendations, including cleaning the interior of the pizza preparation unit, the dough mixer lid and the cutting board on the sandwich preparation unit. Food temperatures and other critical food safety items were found to be in compliance during the inspection.
4525 Spotsylvania County Parkway, Fredericksburg
Inspectors conducting a site visit on July 8 cited Watercrest Fredericksburg, a long-term care facility, for three violations involving food handling, utensil storage and plumbing.
The inspection found reduced-oxygen-packaged raw salmon thawing inside its original packaging. Staff discarded the salmon during the inspection after discussing proper thawing procedures with inspectors. Ice cream scoops also were being stored in water measuring 101 degrees, below the required minimum of 135 degrees for in-use utensils. Staff removed the scoops for cleaning during the inspection.
Inspectors also found juice and soda machines connected to the water supply without separate backflow prevention devices, creating a potential cross-contamination risk. The report noted that individual backflow prevention devices are required for equipment connected to water lines.
The inspection included several additional observations and discussions with staff, including proper date marking of refrigerated foods, cooling procedures and the use of a thermometer in the ice cream dipping cabinet. Most food temperatures observed during the inspection met required standards.
Restaurant inspection reports are snapshots of conditions observed at the time of the inspection. The Virginia Department of Health notes that violations are typically corrected during or after the inspection, and a violation does not necessarily indicate an ongoing threat to public health.
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