Woodbridge Health Inspections: 15 Violations At 1 Facility

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several facilities around Woodbridge, Dumfries, and Quantico recorded violations during the most recent round of health department inspections from May 17 to May 23.

Most COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed around the state, and health inspectors are returning to conduct many restaurant and other health inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.

Violations 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.

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. Other violations are addressed later, and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance.

Here are the most recent inspections from the Woodbridge area, according to the Prince William Health District.

• Potomac View Elementary School, 14601 Lamar Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: May 17
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed a box of single service dessert cups stored on the floor in the storage room; observed a milk crate used to store single service items.
• S & G Restaurant, 339 Potomac Ave Quantico, VA 22134
  • Date inspected: May 17
  • Total violations: 5
    • There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
    • Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Minnieville Elementary School, 13639 Greenwood Dr Woodbridge, VA 22193
  • Date inspected: May 22
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the dry storage room.
• Jersey Mike's Subs, 3282 Old Bridge Rd Suite 107 Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: May 22
  • Total violations: 3
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cut tomato and shredded lettuce in the front counter refrigeration unit.
    • There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the Turbo Air 1 door reach-in refrigerator.
    • There is still a build up of ice in the walk-in freezer. It was noted during the 10/31/2022 and 5/1/2023 inspections as well.
• Prince William Academy, 3480 Commission Ct Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: May 22
  • Total violations: 15
    • The integrity of the food packaging for several cans of mandarin oranges was found to be compromised (dented along the end seams) and therefore exposing the food to potential contamination.
    • Raw eggs (for use in baked goods only per CFPM) were found stored in the walk-in cooler over and adjacent to ready to eat foods such as cooked pasta, etc.
    • Various containers of vitamins, Motrin, blood pressure restriction medications were stored on the shelving with and adjacent to spices and other dry goods.
    • Observed the following TCS food thawing using an improper method: One pound containers of both salted and unsalted butter were found to be thawing (softening) at room temperature on the countertop over the 2 day weekend to be used on Monday for baking.
    • The integral temperature measuring device (thermometer) on the walk-in cooler is measuring 46 degrees F (foods within were measured at 38-41 degrees F).
    • Canned foods were found stored on the floor in the kitchen.
    • Various single service containers were found washed and stored for reuse to include the following: plastic take out Chinese food containers; styrofoam plates; foil containers of various sizes and depths.
    • Various single use containers being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen to include the following: bear shaped cookie containers being used for dry goods storage; animal cracker containers being used to store pastas, etc.
    • Observed wooden spoons in kitchen to be used for stirring as food contact surfaces in the kitchen.
    • The walk-in freezer is in disrepair and is not holding a temperature capable of keeping the foods items stored within it and marked "keep frozen" in a frozen solid state.
    • Milk crates are being used as storage containers for clean linen.
    • There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (quaternary ammonium).
    • The dumpster was found to have lids that are in disrepair resulting in the dumpster not closing properly.
    • Light bulbs in the hood system burnt out and/or missing.
    • Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items such as aprons being stored on the end of shelving used for food contact equipment.
• Sam's at Quantico, 223 Potomac Ave Quantico, VA 22134
  • Date inspected: May 23
  • Total violations: 6
    • Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    • No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
    • Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit.
    • Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable temperature.
    • A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the hamburgers that may be served raw and/or undercooked.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Econo Lodge Hotel, 17005 Dumfries Rd Dumfries, VA 22025
  • Date inspected: May 23
  • Total violations: 1
    • Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• Taqueria El Sabor #3, 13145 Minnieville Road, Trailer 54 Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: May 23
  • Total violations: 1
    • There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the chest freezer.
• Q'Town Cafe, 255 Potomac Ave Quantico, VA 22134
  • Date inspected: May 23
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.