Woodbridge Health Inspections: 24 Violations At 1 Restaurant

WOODBRIDGE, VA —Several facilities around Woodbridge recorded violations during the most recent round of health department inspections from March 1 to March 7.

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.

• Children of America, 13871 Hedgewood Dr Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: March 1
  • Total violations: 1
    • There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as the employee with supervisory and management responsibilities obtained a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (Lakeyva Hobbs, #6190428, exp 2/27/2026) instead of a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
• La Bendicion, 18017 Dumfries Shopping Plaza Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: March 1
  • 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.
    • A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
• Carrabba's Italian Grill, 13870 Foulger Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: March 1
  • Total violations: 1
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• DC Charcoal Chicken, 13580 Foulger Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: March 1
  • Total violations: 3
    • The Person in charge was not able to provide documentation that all food employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of or exposure to diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed employees were working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Lake Ridge Pizzeria, 2229 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: March 1
  • Total violations: 5
    • Commercially prepared meat balls @125 degrees F in the steam table. Per CFPM, meatballs were reheated on the grill prior to placing in the steam table.
    • Employees handling food were observed to not be wearing proper hair restraints.
    • Single service, carry out containers, were stored directly exposed to possible contamination from patrons as they pass by to go to the restrooms. (Plates and condiments were also stored exposed to patrons.)
    • The 3 compartment sink is in disrepair and the compartments are not capable of holding water without the use of items such as bags, etc to help prevent the water from draining.
    • Extensions have been placed on the original wastewater pipes of the 3 compartment sink so that they now extend down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gaps.
• Merit School of Prince William, The, 14308 Spriggs Rd Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: March 3
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed sanitizing chemical such as bleach stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink.
    • Wiping cloths improperly stored between use, not in chemical sanitizing solution.
    • Single service, single-use items were improperly handled, stored or displayed in a manner that may cause contamination of food and lip-contact surfaces.
    • The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    • Observed chemical such as bleach in the establishment but the Certified Food Protection Manager did not provide test strips to measure the chemical concentration of the described bleach.
• Wayback Burgers, 2680 Opitz Blvd., Suite 110 Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: March 6
  • Total violations: 6
    • 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.
    • Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination as follows: Open bag of salt under the on the second shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    • The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
• Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 12465 Dillingham Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: March 6
  • Total violations: 24
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • There was no soap available at the handwashing sink near the walk-in cooler.
    • The handwashing sink along the cookline was being used to wash and/or rinse equipment in it (lexan container lid found in handwashing sink).
    • Ice cream cakes in walk-in freezer stored uncovered (from yesterday); container of pecans in walk-in cooler stored uncovered.
    • Raw eggs (personal item) stored over ready to eat (RTE) foods in 2 door sandwich prep refrigerator.
    • Commercially prepared chili at 81 degrees F, gravy at 113 degrees F and hot dogs at 124 degrees F being reheated in the 3 bay Winco hot holding unit.
    • The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: hamburgers in lexan tray in hot holding unit @ 125 degrees F.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cut lettuce @ 46 degrees F and shredded cheese at 49 degrees F on top of 2 door sandwich prep refrigerator; shredded cheese inside 2 door sandwich prep unit @ 51 degrees F.
    • Spray bottle of chemicals stored near single service items (cups) and salt/pepper in front service area.
    • There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) in the Norlake freezer or the 2 drawer freezer.
    • Foods (chili, gravy, hot dogs) being held in the Winco hot holding equipment are subject to contamination from the closely adjacent handwashing sink/soap dispenser.
    • Employees handling food were observed to not be wearing proper hair restraints.
    • The wet wiping cloths along the cook line were not properly stored in the sanitizer bucket in between use.
    • Knife at sandwich prep refrigerator improperly stored in between usage in between lid and food storage area.
    • Single service paper/cardboard ice cream cup being continuously used to scoop pecans.
    • Single service containers were stored with the food contact surfaces directly exposed to possible contamination.
    • The following refrigeration unit in the kitchen was not holding a temperature of 41 degrees F and below: 2 door sandwich prep reach-in refrigerator.
    • Observed milk crates being used as shelving for food in the walk-in freezer and for single service storage throughout kitchen.
    • Cardboard (soiled) being used to line shelving, dunnage racks.
    • There is a "Y" adapter on the faucet at the mop sink that allows 2 hoses to be attached. One hose was observed to be fully extended into the mop sink. Mop sink faucet vacuum breakers are not designed for the continuous pressure created by the "Y" adapter/hoses.
    • Extensions have been placed on the original wastewater pipes of the 3 compartment sink so the pipe from the wash compartment extends down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gap.
    • There is a huge amount of debris build-up on the floor in the walk-in cooler (WIC).
    • Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items being stored on shelving used for single service items, foods, etc.
• Precious Lamb Learning Center, 12354 Dillingham Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: March 6
  • Total violations: 5
    • There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as the employee with supervisory and management responsibilities in the kitchen only has a Food Handlers certificate (State Food Safety).
    • The integrity of the food packaging for a can of Regal Pineapple Tidbits was found to be compromised (severely dented along the end seam) and therefore exposing the food to potential contamination.
    • Containers of hot dogs thawing at room temperature at the 3 compartment sink.
    • Hot dog buns stored adjacent to handwashing sink.
    • An extension has been placed on the original wastewater pipe of the 3 compartment sink so that it now extends down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gap.
• Antojitos Catrachos, 18209 Macrae Street Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: March 7
  • Total violations: 4
    • There was no verifiable employee health policy available at the time of the inspection.
    • There was no procedure/bodily fluid kit available during the inspection to show how to clean vomit and diarrhea.
    • The sink was leaking where the pipping is located.
    • There is direct connection to the clean water supply and a grey water disposal.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• G & F Barbeque
• AMC Theatres Potomac Mills 18
• Pei Wei Express
• Vessel Tea
• Pokerea
• McDonald's #10270
• Starbucks #11574
• De Las Sisters Bakery & Tropical Ice
• Rockledge Elementary School
• Charley's Philly Steaks