Woodbridge Health Inspections: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several restaurants around Woodbridge recorded violations during health inspections from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 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.

• La Petite Academy, 17040 Jefferson Davis Hwy Dumfries, VA 22026
  • Date inspected: Dec. 1
  • Total violations: 2
    • Containers of cleaner not stored properly.
    • cabinet door not closing properly.
• Skrimp Shack, 17237 Wayside Dr. Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 1
  • Total violations: 2
    • cutting board not clean.
    • No splash guard between hand sink and 3-vat sink to protect food that is thawing in three 3-vat sink.
• Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1287, 14405 Gideon Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 2
  • Total violations: 2
    • The food-contact equipment surface of the can opener is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    • The premises are not free of litter.
• Taco Bell #17007, 12721 Harbor Dr Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 2
  • Total violations: 4
    • 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 ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the 2 door prep (reach through) refrigerator or in the walk-in freezer (WIF).
    • Per the CFPM, the heat cabinet #2 is turned off due to being in disrepair.
• Noodles & Company, 13900 Shoppers Best Way Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 2
  • Total violations: 2
    • Cotija dressing, cut tomatoes, citrus dressing observed on cold holding at improper temperatures ( Corrected during the inspection : The person in charge discarded the food voluntarily).
    • Hot water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: Hand washing sink next to the reach in cooler.
• Kinder Care Learning Center #1107, 1520 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 2
  • Total violations: 5
    • 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.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sour cream in the True upright refrigerator @ 51 degrees F.
    • The following refrigeration units were not holding temperatures of 41 degrees F and below: True Upright refrigerator @ 48 degrees F.
    • The wastewater pipes of the 3 compartment extend down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gaps.
    • The filters in the hood system have visible dust and debris on them.
• Pizza Hut #37443, 14438 Jefferson Davis Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 7
    • 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.
    • A food employee was observed drinking from an open beverage in the food preparation area.
    • Soda bottle containers were used as shelving.
    • There is evidence of thawing and refreezing (ice build up) in the walk-in freezer.
    • There is a "Y" adapter on the faucet at the mop sink that allows 2 hoses to be attached. 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 rinse and wash compartments so that they now extend down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gaps.
• Seven Oaks Academy 2, 14621 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 1
    • There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as those employees with supervisory and management responsibilities have no certifications. Note: Kitchen staff, Delfina Avila does have a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate, 5444808, exp 1/22/2025
• Panera Bread #965, 4402 Fortuna Center Plz Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 1
    • Management, food employees or conditional employees were not aware or informed of their responsibilities in reporting symptoms or diagnosis of diseases transmissible through food.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Old Hickory Golf Club
• The Habeebees
• Kinder Care Learning Center
• Wonderful Virginia Academy
• Pizza Bolis