Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Potbelly Sandwich Shop, IHOP

After the Virginia Department of Health transitioned to a new online database, restaurant inspections are back. City of Alexandria restaurants regularly undergo health inspections, with the frequency depending on the type of food served and how it is prepared. While violations like malfunctioning refrigerators and food that's not warm or cold enough often pop up, health inspectors sometimes find more critical violations.

"In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," notes the Virginia Department of Health.

Here are full results for Alexandria restaurants in recent weeks, which includes 10 restaurants that passed with no violations. Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results. Full reports are usually available five to seven days after the inspection on the health department's website.

Violations

Genova Pizza: 4614 Kenmore Ave Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 10
Violations: The walk in cooler gasket is missing and damaged

International House Of Pancakes: 6254 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22312
Inspection: Oct. 22
Violations: Observed pre-cooked commercial sausages hot holding at improper temperatures (125°F, 124°F)

Jerry’s Subs & Pizza: 684 S. Pickett St Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 21
Violations: The main prep unit was observed with an internal temperature of 46 degrees F and unable to maintain 41 degrees F or below

Marcelas Bakery: 3856 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305
Inspection: Oct. 21
Violations: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of the reach-in freezer and the prep cooler with accumulation of debris and food residue; floors and walls noted in need of cleaning; observed several items stored throughout the facility that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment

Marino’s: 3100 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22305
Inspection: Oct. 10
Violations: The person in charge (PIC) has a food manager certification from an accredited program, but does not have the Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card (photo ID card)

Mediterranean Bakery: 352 S. Pickett St Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 15
Violations: Observed cooked spinach (45°F) and diced tomatoes (45°F) cold holding at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler (downstairs)

Pizza Hut #23598: 5145 Duke St A Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 11
Violations: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the mop sink was not observed

Potbelly Sandwich Shop (King): 4690 King St. Alexandria, VA 22302
Inspection: Oct. 15
Violations: The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41 F or less

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery: 1506 Mt. Vernon Ave #A Alexandria, VA 22301
Inspection: Oct. 11 (pre-opening)
Violations: Please provide ambient air thermometers to all refrigeration units; bathroom door should be self-closing; please provide a covered trash can in the bathroom; the prep room light intensity was measured at 9 Foot Candles (please provide additional lighting)

Thai Lemongrass: 506 S. Van Dorn St C&D Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 9
Violations: The handwashing station at the bar is being used to dump liquids; the following food items were measured at improper temperatures: -Prep unit 1: cut tomatoes (50), cooked chicken (50); prep unit was not able to maintain an internal temperature of 41°F or below (Observed at 50°F); the nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: wok station, exterior of fryers and stove

No Violations

Los Tios Grille: 2615 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301
Inspection: Oct. 9
Violations: none

Magnolia’s on King: 703 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Inspection: Oct. 18
Violations: none

New Szechuan Express: 5715 Edsall Rd A Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 18
Violations: none

The Perfect Pita: 951 N. Fairfax St Alexandria, VA 22314
Inspection: Oct. 15
Violations: none

Pho Vietflare Restaurant: 514 S. Van Dorn St B Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 21
Violations: none

Royal Nepal: 3807 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305
Inspection: Oct. 10
Violations: none

Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa: 1480 N. Beauregard St Alexandria, VA 22311
Inspection: Oct. 17
Violations: none

Subway, Mark Center: 1470 N. Beauregard St A Alexandria, VA 22311
Inspection: Oct. 15
Violations: none

Sunday in Saigon: 682 N. St. Asaph St Alexandria, VA 22314
Inspection: Oct. 8
Violations: none

Tempo: 4231 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304
Inspection: Oct. 8
Violations: none