Woodbridge Health Inspections: 15 Violations At 1 Restaurant

WOODBRIDGE, VA — One facility from eastern Prince William County recorded violations during the most recent round of health department inspections from Aug. 1 to Aug. 8.

COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed around the state, and health inspectors conduct most 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.

• China House, 14645 Richmond Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: Aug. 4
  • Total violations: 15
    • 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.
    • Unwrapped and uncovered food in the walk-in cooler such as cooked pasta and mixed vegetables ready to eat.
    • Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination (raw chicken breast, chicken wings, marinated chicken strips, beef strips, raw shrimp) stored next to cooked food such pasta, mixed celery, and vegetable rolls).
    • The following food item(s) is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented and shall be discarded or reconditioned: Dented cans of Hoisin and can of Oyster flavored sauce).
    • The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked chicken strips, chicken legs, mixed vegetables) in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
    • The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    • Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests.
    • Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor (Soy sauce, cooking oil, flour and boxes of vegetables) in the walk in cooler and the freezer.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    • The cutting board(s) on the shelves and the top of the prep cooler are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surfaces are no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    • The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: BBQ machine and the mixer.
    • The premises are not free of litter.
    • Cleaning is being done during periods in which food is exposed to contamination.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Burger King #6220
• Balsamo's Pizzeria