Woodbridge Health Inspections: Flies, Roaches Found In Kitchen

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several Woodbridge area restaurants recorded violations during inspections between Aug. 24 and Aug. 30, according to the Prince William Health District.

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.

• TGI Friday's #293, 13237 Worth Ave Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Aug. 25
  • Total violations: 18
    • 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.
    • Drink containers were stored on the large food prep table near the 3 compartment sink in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • The handwashing sink along the cookline was blocked with a storage rack and container of fries making it inaccessible for handwashing.
    • A cutting board and knife was observed on top of the handwashing sink at the bar.
    • The following cooked potentially hazardous food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and to 41°F within a total of six hours: 4 large deep containers of wings were found cooling near the 3 compartment sink at 84°F, 85°F, 92°F and 95 °F approximately 2 hours after they were cooked.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: raw shrimp at the fry station cooler, cut tomatoes and lettuce at the hamburger prep refrigerator, cheese in the garnish drawer refrigerator.
    • Large containers of wings were improperly marked with the date to be discarded (prepared on 8/20/2022, discard by 8/28/2022).
    • Sanitizer bucket stored near tortilla chips.
    • Pico de Gallo that was just made was found stored in the refrigerated garnish drawer unit at 54 degrees F.
    • There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) in the following equipment: fry station cooler, garnish drawer refrigerator, hamburger prep refrigerator.
    • Utensils (tongs) were observed to be improperly stored in between usage in standing water at 85 degrees F along the cookline.
    • Clean plates at the bar were observed to be stored under the soap dispenser for the handwashing sink.
    • The following pieces of equipment were found in disrepair and not holding an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F or below: Salute make station (no food).
    • The cutting board under the onion slicer is heavily scratched and scored. This food contact surface can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized due to this condition.
    • There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (chlorine) used in the warewashing machine in the kitchen.
    • Observed that inadequate lighting (less than 50 foot candles, measured at 13-14 foot candles) was provided in the preparation area where the slicer is located.
    • Observed personal items such as a purse stored with food (onions).
• Westridge Elementary School, 12400 Knightbridge Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Aug. 26
  • Total violations: 2
    • The temperature of the hot water at the handwashing sinks throughout the kitchen is below 100 degrees F. Note: Per the CFPM and by observing the work order, a request was made to correct this problem in August when it was discovered. The work order online indicates that plumbing considered the problem resolved on 8/15/2022.
    • Observed that the Kelvinator ice cream freezer is in disrepair and is still stored in the kitchen.
• Popeyes, 2954 Dale Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Aug. 26
  • Total violations: 15
    • 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.
    • Employees are drinking from disposable water bottles with twist off lids in the kitchen area.
    • A food employee failed to wash his hands prior to donning clean disposable gloves for the handling of ready to eat (RTE) foods. Another food employee was observed to touch her hair and not wash her hands before returning to work.
    • The handwashing sink in the women's restroom is in disrepair and not available for use by employees and/or customers. The women's restroom is closed off to prevent a back up of wastewater from the sink per the CFPM.
    • The handwashing sink in the baking area is broken and not available for use by employees in this food preparation area.
    • There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the walk-in freezer.
    • Observed flies throughout the kitchen after back door was open for trash removal.
    • Observed both dead and living roaches in the kitchen near the drive through area and office.
    • Employees observed placing fried chicken into single service containers in front area without wearing proper hair restraints.
    • Bread racks are being used as shelving in the walk-in freezer (WIF).
    • The following equipment is in disrepair: 1. the rear door of the walk-in cooler (WIC) is broken and does not close completely 2. the lower convection oven in the bakery area is in disrepair (glass broken in door)
    • The hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured to be 102 degrees F.
    • The wastewater pipes from the 3 compartment sink, prep sink and those up front from the equipment along the service line extend down into the floor drains, eliminating the air gaps.
    • Observed personal items being stored near single service items on the shelving along the front.

The following facilities did not record any violations during their recent inspections:

• Hunan D'Lite
• Sleep Inn
• Fuddruckers
• Mezeh
• Wayback Burgers