Alexandria Restaurant Violations: 21 Violations At One Place

Every wonder how clean your local restaurants are? 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 note 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 Del Ray and Old Town Alexandria restaurants so far in August, which includes restaurants that passed with no violations. Among these violations were 21 at RedRocks Pizza Napoletana. Five violations were corrected during the inspection.

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

Bastille: 602 N Fayette St., Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 14

violations: Observed chef drinking from uncovered container, food employees were observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands: garnishes on prepared meals, beignets, and ingredients that are a part of risotto, observed raw eggs stored above RTE desserts in the reach-in (all corrected), tags for the molluscan shellfish are not being retained for 90 days in a chronological order, observed several containers of utensils in water at 84 F and 113 F, no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions

Brabo: 1600 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 14

violations: No Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during hours of operation

Bilbo Baggins Global Restaurant: 208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 10

violations: Open beverage cup observed on the prep table with the slicer, food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: cut leafy greens (salad cooler), lamb, quiche (in the 1 door tall cooler on the cookline), pureed cooked vegetables, cooked portobello mushrooms, cooked green beans, feta cheese, sliced tomatoes (in the 2 door prep top unit on the cookline) (both corrected), no records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: salmon, tuna observed thawing in the ROP packaging, glass door to the salad unit observed cracked and taped, lid to the flour bin in the basement is taped up which does not allow for proper cleaning, salad unit's ambient temperature measured 50°F and the 2 door prep top unit's ambient temperature measured 56°F, nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: containers used for storage of the flour in the basement, build up observed on the deflector shield of the ice machine in the basement

Bruscatos: 814 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 7

violations: food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: chicken parm, cooked noodles, chicken/tuna salads, deli meats in multiple units, cooked pizza toppings, working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name: observed a spray bottle with no label (all corrected)

Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant: 111 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 8

violations: Employee's open cup of water was improperly placed on the prep table on the second floor, salt, sugar and flour were on uncovered in dry storage, dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: a paper cup and a bowl were used to dispense dry ingredients, employee's purse was improperly placed with food items in the upstairs prep area (all corrected), food is not used within 24 hours after opening the commercial package and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: ham, turkey, and cheese, wall is not maintained in good repair next to cooking equipment, hand soap was not provided at the handwashing sink in the wait station or the upstairs bar, inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas

Chart House: 1 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 6

violations: Food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands: an employee was touching hamburger bun with and applying toppings via bare hands, observed knifes stored in between units where the area is not regularly kept clean, food items were measured at improper temperatures: half and half and milk from the traulsen 1 door UC and the creamed spinach in the 2 door prep unit on the cookline were above 41 F, observed employee washing tomatoes and observed an employee rinsing tongs, men's and women's restrooms downstairs did not have handwashing signs, observed a bottle of degreaser with no label (all corrected), inadequate record keeping system for molluscan shellfish when removed from their tagged or labeled container, Observed 2 dirty and dusty fans stored in the food prep areas and working, observed the traulsen 1 door undercounter (coffee station) and the 2 door prep station (on cookline) to be above 41 F, cold water faucet is not working and only hot water is available in that handwash station, observed that the floor in the walk-in freezer is coming apart and is not maintained in good repair

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 601 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 7

violations: Observed a food employee preparing/cutting vegetables with bare hands (corrected)

Haute Dogs & Fries: 610 Montgomery St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 14

violations: Improper use of wet wiping cloths for the following activity: using wet towels under cutting boards and wet towels observed out on counter tops instead of submerged in sanitizer, refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41°F or less: 2 door prep unit across from the grills and next to the ice cream freezer, floors under equipment on the cookline are in need of cleaning

Hen Quarter: 801 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 8

violations: Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multi use equipment and utensils

Il Porto: 121 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 8

violations: Employee failed to wash his hands before putting on clean gloves, food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink, diced parsley was improperly stored under raw lamb chop in the under counter refrigerator, frozen shrimp were improperly defrosted in standing water, foods were not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours: chicken stock (all corrected) Unauthorized personnel, such as children or customers, were observed present in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas

Junction Bakery & Bistro: 1508 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, last inspection: Aug. 13

violations: No handwashing sign provided at restrooms in the front of the house

Landini Brothers: 115 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 9

violations: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit. Raw liver is improperly stored above spaghetti sauce and sliced watermelon, spaghetti sauce and sliced watermelon were uncovered, food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor ( walk-in freezer), methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours: the roasted potatoes were tightly covered with plastic wrap in the reach-in refrigerator, food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: roasted potatoes prepared 8/8/18 were 52°F in True reach-in refrigerator (all corrected), cutting board(s) in the salad prep area are heavily scratched and scored, food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: glasses at the bar

Los Tios Grill: 2615 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, last inspection: Aug. 13

violations: The cutting boards along the cookline are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition

Myron Mixon's Pitmaster Barbecue: 220 N. Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 7

violations: Food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: salmon (in the 3 door prep unit), blue berry pies (held outside without refrigeration), sweet potato pieces (in the walk-in cooler), equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: tongs and the can opener blade, Sanitizer buckets, detergent buckets and a spray bottle of clear liquid observed without labels (all corrected), raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: The sunny side up options on the brunch menu

Old Town Sandwich Shop: 127 S. Peyton St 101, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 14

violations: Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of steak, chicken, turkey and roast beef in the reach-in freezer, manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of sugar, customer brought his pet dog into the store

&pizza: 3525 B Jefferson Davis Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22305, last inspection: Aug. 9

violations: Food items were measured at improper temperatures: meatballs (47 F) and caramelized onions (44 F) in the backline prep topping station, sheet pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization (both corrected), plumbing connections under the three compartment sink and the prep sink piping are leaking

Quattro Formaggi: 1725 Duke St B, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 13

violations: Observed several containers of foods in the freezer to be stored on the floor, nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: brute containers, storage containers, outsides of the hobart mixer and the slicer had accumulation of grime and debris build up, pizza boxes and single-service containers were found stored on the floor, Observed that the floor drains and the drain piping for the three compartment sink and prep sinks are in need of cleaning, heavy accumulation of dirt and grime was observed on the drain boards, observed the walls behind the three compartment sink, prep sink and food prep area to be stained with food debris

RedRocks Pizza Napoletana: 904 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 7

violations: Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked meatballs and prepared pico de gallo inside of the walk-in cooler, foods were not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within a 2 hours: tomato soup (89°F) stored inside the walk-in cooler for more than 4 hours, methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours: observed tomato soup being cooled in a deep container, food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: meatballs (45°F) and tomato sauce (43°F) stored inside the walk-in; meatballs (45°F) stored inside the salad prep unit, cleaning schedule for the deli meat/cheese slicer is not effective in maintaining food-contact surfaces clean and free of contamination (all corrected), employees are not monitoring holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods to ensure that they are properly held hot or cold, observed employees not properly monitoring temperatures and improperly storing and cooling foods, tags missing from the molluscan shellfish containers, dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: 3 ice scoops stored inside 3 separate ice bins with the handles in contact with the ice, observed wiping cloths stored on food prep surfaces and on other equipment rather than in a chemical sanitizer solution at a specified concentration, observed food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler, food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: various cooked sauces/soups, including tomato soup, and meatballs stored inside the walk-in cooler, food is not used within 24 hours after opening the commercial package and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: deli ham, equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives stored above the salad prep unit, hand soap and paper towels was not provided at each handwashing sink in the bar area, inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas in the kitchen, floors and walls in the kitchen area are in need of cleaning

Taverna Cretekou: 818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, last inspection: Aug. 8

violations: Employee observed changing tasks and gloves without washing hands, raw fish stored above cooked broccoli and red sauce in reach-in refrigerator, numerous foods (beans, sauces, vegetables, etc) observed uncovered in refrigeration units (all corrected)

Tsim Yung Chinese Restaurant: 2603 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, last inspection: Aug. 9

violations: Raw chicken stored over cut cabbage in the WIC. Raw pork stored over RTE noodles in the 3 door prep, observed several unwrapped containers of sauces, bean sprouts and meat in the prep coolers, equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the deli slicer has been used yesterday and there was visible food debris on and around the blades and several of the knives were observed soiled and hung on the wall magnets (all corrected), microwave near the front end is heavily soiled, observed employee belongings such as medicine stored on the dry goods rack and amongst single-service items in the back

No violations

Del Ray Pizzeria: 2218 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, last inspection: Aug. 8

violations: none

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