Fredericksburg Health Inspections: 31 Violations At 1 Restaurant

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Several facilities in the Fredericksburg area recorded violations during recent inspections from the Rappahannock Area Health District. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between June 7 and June 13.

In Virginia, all food service locations are supposed to be inspected at least once per year. Facilities with higher risk factors may be inspected as often as four times per year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected. Sometimes, the follow-up inspection only considers the most important "priority" violations.

For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection.

Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions.

They can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.

The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the foodservice presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."

Here are the most recent violations as listed by the Rappahannock Area Health Department:

• Subway, 626 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
  • Date inspected: June 7
  • Total violations: 8
    • Observed ice chute at the soda fountain soiled to the sight.
    • Observed presence of small flying insects in the mop sink closet. Contact pest control for service. Also observed harboraging conditions including missing or soiled ceiling tiles in the mop closet and dirty floors and mop sink.
    • Observed single use cups and lids used for sauces soiled to the sight which were stored in a plastic container by the hand sink. Observed the food contact surface facing up and not protected from contamination. During the inspection the person in charge discarded the single use articles. Discussed alternative storage locations in the facility.
    • Observed accumulation of debris on the following nonfood contact surfaces: Base of bread oven/proofer, base of the turbochef oven and interior of the 2 door reach in cooler which is currently not in use. The refrigeration unit requires cleaning prior to use for food storage.
    • Observed bread oven/proofer connected to the water line at the front handsink in absence of a backflow preventer. The facility installed the equipment without contacting the health department. During the inspection a backflow prevention handout was sent to the person in charge.
    • Observed the ceiling tiles in the men's and women's toilet room and mop sink closet are absorbent and not smooth or easily cleanable.
    • Observed the following in poor repair: Damaged door leading into the bag in a box room, missing ceiling tiles in the mop sink closet and bag in a box closet and coving separating from the wall under the 3 vat sink.
    • Observed cleaning is needed in the following areas: Floors under equipment, inside the bag in a box closet, mop sink and floors in the mop sink closet, and ceiling tiles throughout.
• Augustine Golf Club, 76 Monument Drive Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: June 7
  • Total violations: 10
    • Observed in walk-in cooler heads of lettuce being stored next to raw beef. Employee corrected on site and moved the lettuce.
    • Observed the ice machine by the walk-in cooler is in need of cleaning.
    • Observed inside of microwave heavily soiled with grime and debris.
    • Observed Italian ham in reach-in cooler opened on 5/26 and should have been discarded six days prior to inspection. Employee corrected on site and volunteer discarded.
    • Observed several flying insects in bar area. Through discussion with person in charge their pest control company comes out once a month. EHS suggested contacting pest control company to resolve the issue.
    • Observed the following equipment in disrepair. 1. The interior and exterior of the reach-in freezer by the three-compartment sink. 2. Hood vent filters over the grill station.
    • Observed discoloration and absence of expiration date on chlorine testing kit.
    • Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning. 1.Interior & exterior reach-in freezer 2. Shelfing on prep station 3. Fryer cabinet 4. Cabinets under prep station 5. In between all equipment 6. Exterior of microwave
    • Observed pans being stored above the three-compartment sink and on the clean pot rack soiled with grime and debris.
    • Observed floors, walls, and ceiling (to include vents, and light shields) throughout the facility are in need of cleaning.
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 560 Warrenton Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22406
  
  • Date inspected: June 7
  • Total violations: 11
    • The person in charge could not provide documentation food employees have been trained on the employee health policy. The person in charge was knowledgeable of symptoms and illnesses requiring reporting. Signed employee health documents were provided during follow-up inspection conducted on 5/31/2022. Sample employee health policy was emailed to the General Manager during the inspection.
    • Observed a food employee lather their hands under running water at the kitchen hand sink. Hands were not effectively cleaned due to hand soap being flushed down the drain. Demonstrated correct handwashing procedures and the food employee washed their hands.
    • Observed vegetable omelets (112, 120 degrees F) hot holding at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit. The person in charge reported the vegetable omelets were placed in the unit at 8:00 a.m. Observed omelets stacked in two rows which may be limiting the hot holding capacity of the electrical heating units. Instructed the person in charge to discard the omelets by 12:00 p.m. The operator reported foods hot held are discarded at the end of breakfast service.
    • Observed the following TCS foods cold holding at improper temperatures inside the small dairy reach in cooler: Single use container of yogurt (45, 48 degrees F), single use container of cream cheese (44 degrees F) and single use containers of milk (45 degrees F). The person in charge reported the TCS foods were placed in the unit between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. (temperatures observed at 8:31 a.m.). TCS foods were relocated to the 2 door upright cooler in the kitchen to cool to 41 degrees F or less by 11:30 a.m. Observed significant ice build-up in the back of the refrigerator which is impacting the cold holding capacity of the unit. Instructed the person in charge to discontinue use until defrost is completed and the unit holds 41 degrees F or less.
    • The person in charge could not provide time as a public health control documentation for pancake batter. Signed time as a public health control documentation was obtained in 2020 and a copy was emailed to the General Manager.
    • Observed absence of labels at the bulk cereal dispenser in the breakfast area.
    • Observed ice build-up inside the back of the small dairy cooler in the breakfast area and the 2 door upright freezer. The ice build-up in the small dairy cooler is significant and is covering the entire back of the equipment.
    • Observed the 3 vat sink and kitchen hand sink are not sealed to the adjacent walls.
    • Observed the juice machine in the breakfast area connected to the water line in absence of a backflow prevention device. Observed a water flow valve on the water line.
    • Observed accumulation of debris around the dumpster enclosure.
    • Observed the following in poor repair: Burned out ceiling lights in the dry storage room, paint is peeling from the walls in the kitchen and wall under the kitchen handsink is not sealed, observed gaps (appears to have been cut for plumbing work).
• Dawning Point - Stafford, 15 Kingsland Drive Stafford, VA 22556
  
  • Date inspected: June 7
  • Total violations: 6
    • Observed two soiled spatulas stored in a drawer with other clean utensils. Spatulas were relocated to the ware washing sink.
    • Observed two containers of cream cheese at 44-45 degrees. Cream cheese containers were discarded during the inspection.
    • Observed crawling insects (ants) on a shelf of the dry storage room.
    • Observed the following non food contact surfaces that require cleaning: 1. shelving of the dry storage area 2. drawers where utensils and equipment are stored.
    • Observed the only hand washing sink of the kitchen is slow to drain.
    • Recommend of a deep cleaning of walls and floors in both the kitchen and dry storage room.
• Loving Arms Academy, LLC, 8 Dorothy Lane Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: June 8
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed the interior surfaces of the microwave need cleaning.
• El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 316 White Oak Road Suite #101 Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: June 8
  • Total violations: 31
    • Absence of active managerial control observed during the inspection. The person in charge is not monitoring handwashing of food employees, cooling and cooling methods of TCS foods, and correct cleaning and sanitizing of food contact equipment.
    • Person in charge could not provide documentation employees have been trained on the employee health policy. The person in charge provided a unsigned copy of the employee health policy. Food employees were knowledgeable of symptoms and illnesses requiring reporting.
    • Person in charge could not provide written procedures for clean-up vomiting and diarrheal incidents. The person in charge reported bodily fluid spill kits are on order. Provided sample clean-up procedures during routine inspection conducted on 5/26/2022 and during inspection report debrief. Written procedures were provided in English and Spanish.
    • Observed multiple uncovered drinks on a prep table that was not being used but had equipment stored underneath. Also observed an employee enter kitchen chewing food and opened the salsa cooler.
    • Observed food employee lathering their hands under running water at the front hands sink. Hands were not effectively cleaned due to soap being flushed down the drain. Discussed correct handwashing procedures with the person in charge and instructed the employee to wash their hands.
    • Observed food employee touch a wiping cloth on a prep table then proceed to make tortillas. Employee was instructed to wash their hands.
    • Observed absence of hand drying provision at men's toilet room and the warewashing hand sink. Paper towels were placed at the warewashing hand sink during the inspection.
    • Observed a cutting board, spoon and straw in the front hand sink Equipment was removed from the hand sink during the inspection.
    • Observed raw chicken over cooked pork and raw beef over cooked tamales in the walk in cooler. Food employees relocated the raw animal foods during the inspection.
    • Observed the following food contact surfaces soiled. 1. Knives on magnetic rack 2. Whisk 3. Fryer basket by dishwasher 4. Food thermometer 5. Soiled cutting broad Equipment was removed for cleaning during the inspection.
    • Through discussion with food employee the prep table and food thermometer in contact with TCS food are being sanitized only, absences of wash step. Informed person in charge food contact surfaces in contact with TCS food are required to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
    • Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black growth.
    • Observed improper cooling of the following TCS food: Three stainless steel containers of cooked beef (43"f) three stainless steel containers of refried beans (44"f) one container of queso cheese stored in a deep plastic container (50"f), three stainless steel containers of cooked chicken (46"f). The TCS foods were prepared between 6/6/2023 and 6/7/2023. The person in charge could not communicate correct cooling requirements and the facility does not monitor cooling temperatures. Foods were voluntarily discarded. Also observed a large plastic container (pickle type bucket) of queso cheese (66'f) stored on top of the convection oven. The person in charge reported the cheese was prepared at 7:00am (temperature observed at 12:50 pm). The person in charge voluntary discarded for safety.
    • Observed Pico de Gallo and chicken taquito in prep cooler not labeled to identify the date of preparation or discard. Food employees reported both were prepared the morning of 6/7/2023. Food employee corrected on site and labeled foods.
    • Through discussion and observation of the consumer advisory the following updates are needed for the menu. Consumer asterisk is located next to a description of the menu item for mini chimis (chicken & beef) and El Campesino (eggs and steak cooked to order). Update consumer advisory to place asterisk next to animal derived foods. In lieu of menu description for steak and eggs which may be cooked to order upon a customer's request.
    • Observed improper cooling methods to cool cooked chicken, beef, refried beans and queso cheese. Facility is conducting multiple stage cooling in deep stainless steel and plastic containers. The person in charge reported cooling temperatures are not being monitored.
    • Observed imitation crab meat frozen to the touch thawing at room temperature on prep table. Food employee corrected on site and moved food to walk-in cooler.
    • Observed fly paper suspended from the ceiling in the warewashing area. Food employee removed fly paper during the inspection.
    • Observed several flying insects throughout facility and inside the ice machine. Also observed significant harboraging conditions including pooling water on floors in the warewashing area, ice machine which appears to have a leak and accumulation of debris on non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility.
    • Observed multiple containers and boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw chicken from delivery on top of a dishwasher rack under pooling water by the ice machine.
    • Observed an embroidered cloth lining a cooler in contact with tortillas. Food employee removed cloth during inspection.
    • Observed food employees preparing food without proper hair and beard restraints.
    • Observed the following equipment in poor repair. 1. Rust on deep freezers 2. Rust on shelving under prep tables 3. Gaps in hood vents 4. Blown out shielded lights under the hood. 6. Ice machine has tape around ice machine and observed moister on the filter. 7. Ice build-up on interior door of the walk in freezer.
    • Absence of alarm or visual means to alert staff of low sanitizer or detergent levels. The facility appears to have an alarm which has been disconnected.
    • Facility could not provide testing kit for chlorine or Quaternary Ammonium.
    • Observed throughout facility all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment need cleaning including exterior and interior of refrigeration including gaskets, cooking equipment, black splash of soda machine and exterior of dishwasher.
    • Observed both hand sinks leaking around the faucet. Also observed ice machine drain line that was leaking water on to the floor. due to separated drain lines. During inspection a food employee reconnected drain line of the ice machine(Corrected).
    • Observed a long hose attached to a Y connecter sitting in the basin of the mop sink in absence of dual check value back flow preventer. The person in charge reported a spray nozzle is attached and used to clean floors in the facility. The hose was removed during inspection and a handout was provided.
    • The floors, walls and ceilings throughout facility were observed in need of cleaning.
    • Observed employees personal belongs including a cell phone, sunglasses and car keys at the server's station in the kitchen and dietary supplement in the bar area.
    • Observed hood vents soiled to the sight.
• Harry's Downtown, 601 William Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  
  • Date inspected: June 9
  • Total violations: 15
    • The person in charge was unable to provide verification that employees had undergone training regarding Employee Health. A sample Employee Health Policy was provided to the person in charge.
    • Observed employee enter kitchen from dining room, don gloves and begin to prepare to make a salad without washing their hands. Person in charge stopped employee and had them remove gloves and wash their hands.
    • Observed a bucket being stored in a hand washing sink. Bucket was removed during inspection. Observed another hand washing sink being used as storage for chemical spray bottles. All items were removed during inspection.
    • The following items were observed soiled to the sight and touch: 1- the cutting boards along the cook's line (stained), 2- the food slicer, 3- the food dicer.
    • In discussions with the person in charge it was discovered that the nozzles on the soda machine were being washed and rinsed, but not sanitized at the end of each day. Person in charge stated that they would begin to sanitize the nozzles when they are cleaned at the end of the day. In addition, the interior of the ice machine was observed soiled. Ice machine was cleaned during inspection.
    • The facility's menu offers the option for undercooked hamburgers on their kids menu.
    • A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following steak, eggs and hollandaise sauce that may be served raw and/or undercooked.
    • Observed a wiping cloth bucket being stored near open bags of bread. Bucket was re-located during inspection.
    • The bulk storage bins are not labeled. Bins were labeled during inspection.
    • Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Watch was removed during inspection.
    • Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Observed unwrapped drink straws at the bar that customers have access to.
    • Observed that the shipping plastic on the ice bins of two ice machines had not been removed.
    • Observed several metal spatulas with plastic handles that were melted and no longer easily cleanable. Also observed that the cutting boards along the cook's line are scored and are no longer cleanable.
    • The hand sink on the cook's line needs to be re-sealed to the wall.
    • The following non-food contact surfaces were observed soiled: 1- the exterior of the deep fryer cabinets, 2- the top of the oven, 3- the top of the knife rack, 4- the utensil storage bins.
• Stafford Wings, 432 Garrisonville Road Suite #101 Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: June 9
  • Total violations: 11
    • Employee was unable to provide documentation of training relating to the employee health policy for this facility.
    • Observed the following: 1) a food employee handle their personal belongings then engaged in food preparation without first washing their hands. 2) a food employee enter the kitchen then donned gloves to engage in food perception without first washing their hands. Employees were inspected to wash their hands.
    • Observed cooked chicken in the fryer baskets stored at room temperature. Chicken wings (147'F), chicken tenders (132'F) , and chicken breasts (120-138'F) without prior approval and written procedures. Items were cooked about an hour prior to temperature check. Items were re-heated to 165.F.
    • Observed the following time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold holding at improper temperature overnight in the reach in cooler near the cook line: 1) queso cheese (53'f), 2) black beans (51'F), 3) two large containers of raw chicken (47-51'F). Items were discarded. PIC will discontinue using the unit and will contact a Technician to evaluate the unit.
    • A date marking system is not in proper use for the ready to eat time temperature control for safety (TCS) foods throughout the facility. EHS provided a sharpie for PIC and had them date mark TCS foods.
    • Facility is using time as a public health control (TPHC) for cooked chicken wings (147'F), tenders (132'F) , and breasts (120-138'F) without prior approval and written procedures. Items were cooked about an hour prior to temperature check. Items were re-heated to 165.F.
    • Observed a bag of raw shrimp (46'F) , a bag of commercially processed chili (55'F) , and two container of macaroni and cheese (47'F) thawing at room temperature in the handwashing sink and on the counter. Per discussion with the food employee, the items were taken out of the freezer an hour prior to inspection. Discussed proper thawing methods with the person in charge. items placed in the walk-in cooler to properly thaw.
    • Observed the reach in cooler (53'F- VDH thermometer) not maintaining the required temperature of 41'F or below.
    • No chlorine testing kit available. Discussed purchasing a new test kit during the inspection.
    • The following non-food contact surfaces were observed heavily soiled and in need of cleaning: 1. interior and exterior of cold hold units 2. The breading rack was heavily soiled with flour. 3. The exposed pipes behind the handwash sink are heavily soiled. 4. Shelves of the walk in cooler 6. Shelves holding dry/canned goods in the kitchen.
    • Observed the walls, floors, and ceiling throughout the facility are in need of cleaning.
• The Clubhouse at Aquia Harbour, 204 Bow Cove Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: June 12
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed low flow at the female toilet room hand sink and beverage station hand sink. Instructed the person in charge to contact a plumber to address water flow. Flow is not at sufficient flow to permit adequate handwashing. Encouraged the facility to direct staff and guests to use the female shower room facilities and warewashing area hand sink for kitchen staff until repairs are completed.
    • Observed two containers of bleach cleaner stored over box of single use utensils (forks) and two chemical spray bottles hanging on wire shelving touching wrapped single use sauce cups and lids. The chemicals were relocated during the inspection.
    • Observed unwrapped single use straws stored at the bar which may be exposed to contamination by guests. Discussed storage of straws behind the bar to prevent contamination. The person in charge reported staff use disposable gloves when providing to customers.
    • Observed the following in poor repair: Gaps in conduit cables extending through the ceiling in the dry storage room which the ice machine and packaged single use articles are stored, damaged wall behind the mop sink and under the handsink by the dishwasher, cracked ceiling tiles in the storage room by the ice machine, rusted ceiling tile frames in the female and male toilet rooms and grout has become eroded under the ice well at the bar.
    • Light intensity observed at 23-foot candles of light at the cookline.
• Bonchon FB, 1624 Carl D. Silver Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  
  • Date inspected: June 12
  • Total violations: 14
    • Facility could not provide employee health documents. EHS provided a sample.
    • Observed a food employee washing their hands in the prep sink. EHS discussed with the food employee handwashing must only happen in the handwashing sink. Employee rewashed their hands in the hand washing sink.
    • Observed food employee scrubbing their hands under running water. EHS demonstrated proper hand washing and the employee rewashed their hands.
    • Observed in reach-in cooler a plastic uncovered container of cooked chicken next to a container of raw uncovered chicken. Food employee relocated the cooked chicken to the walk-in cooler.
    • Through discussion with the person and in charge and through observation during the inspection, dishes (pans) are being washed and rinsed in a food prep sink and not at the 3 compartment sink or dish machine. No sanitization of the pan observed. EHS discussed with the person in charge required wash rinse and sanitize of all utensils and equipment used in the facility. EHS discussed and advised set up of the 3 compartment sink to ensure required steps are being followed by all employees.
    • Observed the inside of the ice machine soiled in need of cleaning.
    • Observed soiled knives on a rack above the prep sink. A food employee removed to the wear washing area.
    • Observed two containers of kimchi in the walk-in cooler that was made the day prior to inspection temperature was 47'F and Gochujang sauce made the day prior in reach-in cooler at 47'F . Food employee voluntarily discarded both food items.
    • Observed in reach-in cooler one container of half & half that had expired 5/29/23 a food employee voluntarily discarded.
    • Observed numerous containers stacked wet on a clean dish rack by reach-in cooler.
    • Observed untreated (not sealed) wood crates in walk-in cooler and in dry food storage area used to hold boxes of foods.
    • Observed the reach-in cooler door is broken.
    • Observed shelving throughout facility and a metal cart in the dry food storage area in need of cleaning.
    • Observed floors underneath equipment and ceiling air vents throughout the facility that are dusty.
• Asia Cafe, 840 Warrenton Road Suite #105-106 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
  
  • Date inspected: June 12
  • Total violations: 8
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed an employee handle chemical then engaged in food preparation without first washing their hands. Employee was instructed to wash their hands.
    • Observed imitation crab offered on the menu as crab cake.
    • Observed raw shrimp stored in the prep unit behind cooked shrimp- the raw shrimp is stored in a way that can easily contaminate the cooked shrimp when dispensing. Cooked shrimp was relocated.
    • Observed what appeared to be mildew in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine won't be used until it gets unplugged, drained, and cleaned.
    • A date marking system is not in proper use for the prepared ready-to-eat TCS food throughout the facility.
    • Observed in-use utensils stored in water at a temperature of 105'F. Utensils were re-located to the dish machine to be cleaned. PIC will start storing cooking utensils in a dry container- (corrected during the inspection).
    • Observed several employees' personal belongings stored near food and equipment. Items were relocated.
• Brock's Riverside Grill, 503 Sophia Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  
  • Date inspected: June 13
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed ice machine in the kitchen soiled in need of cleaning.
    • Noticed many egg and steak items on the brunch menu that are offered undercooked are not marked with an asterisk. The person in charge said they are going to reprint menus soon.
    • Observed many stainless-steel pans stacked wet on the clean dish rack. Person in charge corrected on site and removed and washed the pans.
    • Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces throughout facility in need of cleaning. 1.The sides of the deep fryers 2.Outside of pans by the three-compartment sink 3.Inside of fryer cabinets.
    • Observed the following physical facilities in need of cleaning. 1. Floors (especially under equipment) 2. Ceiling tiles 3. Walls by throughout the kitchen.
• Capital Ale House, 917 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  
  • Date inspected: June 13
  • Total violations: 3
    • Absence of active managerial control observed during the inspection. Observed the person in charge is not monitoring handwashing of employees, correct maintenance of shellstock tags, and monitoring sanitizers and sanitization of the dishwasher. Requirements were discussed with the operator.
    • Observed a food employee lather their hands under running water at the warewashing hand sink. Hands were not effectively cleaned due to soap being flushed down the drain. Instructed the food employee on correct handwashing and the employee washed their hands.
    • Observed a plastic container of raw mussels without the shellstock tag affixed to the container inside prep cooler #2. The food source could not be verified. A food employee reported the tag was discarded. During the inspection the person in charge voluntarily discarded the mussels. Discussed shellstock tag maintenance requirements.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Peter Chang, LLC
• HOMEMADE
• Domoishi