Woodbridge Health Inspections: Roaches Found At Steakhouse

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several Woodbridge area restaurants and schools recorded violations during inspections between Sept. 7 and Sept. 13, 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.

• Pizza Palace, 13243 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: Sept. 7
  • Total violations: 5
    • Storage, separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. O: There was can of bug spray on the prep station, on the rack with clean dishes and utensils
    • Food storage. A. Except as specified in subsections B and C of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under 12VAC5-421-1420. O: Food was on the floor in Walk in cooler
    • Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. O: The raised prep tables that had food equipment stored had a build up of grease and debris.
    • Cutting surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. O: The cutting boards are heavily scratched, scored, stained and absorbed food, they are no longer easily cleanable.
    • Good repair and proper adjustment. A. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Articles 1 (12VAC5-421-960 et seq.) and 2 (12VAC5-421-1080 et seq.) of this part. O: The walk in cooler had a leak in the ceiling.
• Lake Ridge Pizzeria, 2229 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 7
  • Total violations: 7
    • Bottom of prep stations and food/utensils storage is covered with grease which has absorbed dirt/food contaminants.
    • Bulk bins of unidentified/unlabeled white powder being stored under plumbing lines from water-heater.
    • Unlabeled food containers being used to store bulk powder.
    • No signage on hand sink.
    • Hand sink at kitchen entrance being used to wash equipment/utensils.
    • Establishment is unable to provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
    • Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
• Bann Thai Old Town, 416 Mill Street, Unit #1 Occoquan, VA 22125
  • Date inspected: Sept. 7
  • Total violations: 5
    • Shelving in kitchen not easily cleanable and paint peeling.
    • There was no temperature measuring device located in the walk in refrigerator.
    • Consumer advisory is on menu, however, there is no marking indicating which foods are being referenced.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • 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.
• Round 1 Bowling & Amusement, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Suite 882 Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 12
  • Total violations: 3
    • Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi), Salmonella (nontyphoidal), Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The Person in Charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• Osaka Steakhouse & Japanese Sushi, 12760 Darby Brooke Ct Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 10
    • 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.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
    • Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Freezer not able to hold food at freezing temperature, causing water to condense at the top and then rain down on exposed raw foods/seafood (beef/fish/shrimp). Cold holding trays fill with water and contaminate surrounding exposed raw foods/seafood (beef/fish/shrimp).
    • Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris due to freezer thawing and re-freezing.
    • The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
    • Bulk bins of unlabeled sauces/foods.
    • Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of unidentified sauces and foods.
    • Walk-in-Freezer does not seal properly/is missing rubber required to create seal. Takes up to an hour to re-freeze. Freezer thaws, condenses water onto ceiling while thawing all frozen food/beef/fish and then rains contaminated water onto exposed foods and all contact surfaces.
    • All surfaces located in walk-in-freezer are covered in cross contamination due to constant thawing, condensation build-up and then re-freezing.
• Sake Japanese Steakhouse, 2705 Metro Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 7
  • Total violations: 7
    • There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
    • 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.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Reminder is present, but no disclosure (*) signifying the food referenced.
    • Multiple bulk bins holding various unidentified powders.
    • Roaches were/was noted in the establishment (kitchen, grill, hall, bathroom and dining room).
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Old Bridge Elementary School, 3051 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 1
    • One light in hood system currently out. Per CFPM, lights on both sides are intermittently working. Upon arrival this morning, CFPM also noted a leak in the ceiling in front of the walk-in freezer. A catch basin is still there collecting water, no foods or food contact surfaces impacted.
• Woodbridge High School, 3001 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 2
    • Pico de Gallo that was just made was found stored in the Traulsen 4 door refrigerator #1 on line 3/4 at 65 degrees F.
    • There is a "Y" adapter on the faucets at the mop sinks (upstairs and downstairs) 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.
• Saint Francis Of Assisi School #2, 18825 Fuller Heights Rd Triangle, VA 22172
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 3
    • 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.
    • The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Yellow and other cutting boards.
    • There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
• Guapo's, 14418 Gideon Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 13
    • There is no Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during hours of operation.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The employee is eating and drinking in an area (prep table) other than designated break area while preparing/handling food as well as contacting clean food contact surfaces.
    • A food employee failed to wash their hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated their hands.
    • Dirty carving knife being kept in hand sink.
    • Pork Rib temperature observed at 120 in prep station 1 hot holding unit.
    • Food storage containers not identified with common name of various powders/grains.
    • Raw food stored in locker rooms/under employee coats and handbags.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Cutting board being stored on floor leaned up against 3VAT sink and is subject to cross contamination from both the floor and splashing from 3 VAT sink.
    • Walk-in-refrigerator door has no latch and will not seal properly unless wedged closed.
    • 3 VAT sink will not hold water in any of the compartments. Plastic bags being used to clog drains in order to maintain water levels in 'wash-rinse-sanitize' vats.
    • 2 bulbs burned out in Hood over grill. 1 protective cover also missing from bulb.
• Five Guys, 2804 Prince William Parkway Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi), Salmonella (nontyphoidal), Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 12465 Dillingham Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 3
    • There was an employee that placed on gloves before washing hands.
    • There was an employee working with food without a hair restraint
    • The hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at 101 degrees Fahrenheit.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Tacos Don Juan
• Potomac High School
• Triangle Elementary School
• Graham Park Middle School
• Penn Elementary School
• Rosa Parks Elementary School
• Belmont Elementary School
• Evangel Christian School
• Kilby Elementary School
• Dumfries Elementary School