Applebee's, Foster's Grille, Moe's: NoVa Restaurant Inspections

Some telltale signs of a bad restaurant are obvious: Nasty smells, grimy tables or unkempt employees are all red flags. But sometimes the problem is harder to pin down, such as food stored at improper temperatures or unclean kitchen equipment. Then there are commercial kitchens that are spotless, surpass all safety standards and dish up delicious food.

Do you know how clean your local coffee shop, restaurant or school kitchen is? Look through these recent food safety inspections from around northern Virginia courtesy of Patch.

Click on the links below to see recent inspection reports for area restaurants.

• 15 Violations At Famous Eatery: Fredericksburg Health Inspections
• 24 Violations At 2 Places: Prince William Restaurant Inspections
• 12 Violations At One Place: Loudoun County Restaurant Inspections
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Peet's, Wine House, Moe's
• Kingstowne Restaurant Inspections: Raw Chicken At 49 Degrees
• Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Grime On Cooking Equipment
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Peet's, Wine House, Moe's

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