Woodbridge Health Inspections: Jersey Mike's, Margarita's Grill

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several facilities around Woodbridge recorded violations during the most recent round of health department inspections from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21.

• 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.

• Margaritas Grill, 4331 Dale Blvd. Woodbridge, VA 22193
  • Date inspected: Feb. 15
  • Total violations: 7
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sliced tomatoes @ 45 degrees F.
    • Sliced tomatoes were stored on top of the Everest 2 door prep/reach-in refrigeration unit at 45 degrees F.
    • Several bottles of clear liquid at grill unlabeled with name of contents; bulk food containers not labeled with name of contents.
    • Dispensing or in use utensils along the cookline were observed to be improperly stored in between usage in standing water at 127 degrees F.
    • Plastic milk containers (gallon size), butter containers (tubs), sour cream buckets and spice containers (oregano) being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen.
    • There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
    • The wastewater pipes of the 3 compartment sink at the bar area extend down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gaps.Corrective Actions: Direct connections may not exist between the sewage system and wastewater pipes originating from equipment in
• Arepas Capitol, 14091 Noblewood Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 15
  • 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 has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item (Fish, eggs) that may be served raw and/or undercooked.
• Afghan Grill Kabob, 13338 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 15
  • Total violations: 4
    • There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
    • 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 procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Signage that notifies food employees that says how to wash your hand was no provided on all handwashing sink.
• Mofongo & Steakhouse & Grill, 14035 Noblewood Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 15
  • Total violations: 2
    • 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.
• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 15100 Potomac Town Place, Suite 160 Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 15
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility. (Corrected during the inspection: The person in charge posted the vomiting and diarrhea clean up procedures).
• Jersey Mike's Subs, 2954 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 16
  • Total violations: 6
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Water from the handwashing sinks located in the front unit prep-unit was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    • There was no soap available at the handwashing sink beside front prep-unit
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided at front prep unit handwashing sink on service line.
    • Boxes of frozen uncooked chicken placed above steak box in freezer.
    • The CFPM is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following potentially hazardous food item tomato and lettuce at front prep unit.
• Kokee Tea, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle #772 Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 15
  • Total violations: 2
    • 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.
• Secret Garden Cafe, The, 404 Mill St Occoquan, VA 22125
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 17
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed employees were working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Abugida Ethiopian Cuisine and Cafe, 14804 Build America Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 21
  • Total violations: 3
    • This food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed employee were working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• Cock & Bowl, 302 Poplar Alley #385 Occoquan, VA 22125
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 21
  • Total violations: 1
    • This food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Prince William Academy, 3480 Commission Ct Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 21
  • Total violations: 3
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees
    • The light in Walk in Cooler burnt out.
• McDonald's #33622, 18050 Triangle Shopping Plz Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 21
  • Total violations: 1
    • Reach in cooler broken.
• Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons, 14080 Central Loop Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Feb. 21
  • Total violations: 3
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees including restroom.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints
    • Chemical dispenser wasn't working on 3 compartment sink.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Kokee Tea #2
• Antojitos Y Pupuseria Ashley #2
• Lake Ridge Pizzeria
• McDonald's
• Layla's Lebanese Restaurant
• China 1
• Sol Tea M