Woodbridge Health Inspections: Tacos Don Juan, Zaffron, Potbelly

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several Woodbridge area restaurants recorded violations during inspections between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6, 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.

• Potbelly Sandwich Works, 15000 Potomac Town Pl #190 Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: Aug. 31
  • Total violations: 4
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Fruit flies abundant in restaurant.
    • The diameter of the air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the 3VAT sink is less than twice the diameter of the water supply inlet.
    • Observed an accumulation of litter on the premises. Boxes of various food and single-service items on floor.
• Zaffron, 4182 Dale Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Aug. 31
  • Total violations: 8
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The handwashing facility located at the prep station 2 is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. Cooking items stored on/in/around sink.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Prep tables with EXTRA large cooking pots require cleaning/degreasing/sanitizing of the bottom shelf.
    • The nonfood-contact surfaces of the back equipment storage rack (right of 3 VAT sink) were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
    • The ICE machine is not cleaned as often as necessary to keep it clean and mold free.
    • The floor is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and/or nonabsorbent. The greater majority of the floor has been worn down to exposed concrete. Concrete has 'drawing' properties that have made the floor uncleanable. It will ABSORB and HOLD any liquid/grease that makes contact.
    • The premises are not free of litter. Various spots of clustered materials such as items stored on floor under storage racks.
• Nando's Peri Peri, 15001 Potomac Town Pl. Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Aug. 31
  • Total violations: 5
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • A food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
    • Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: Rear hand-sink and Men's restroom.
    • The premises are not free of litter. Boxes on floor in WIFreezer.
    • Ice machine is not maintained in good repair. Top part of the inside of the machine was laying fully in ice, having dislodged from clips.
• Lake Ridge Middle School, 12350 Mohican Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Aug. 31
  • Total violations: 2
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chocolate milk in milk cooler #1 at 45°F.
    • 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.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.
• Tacos Don Juan, 4138 Dale Blvd. Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Aug. 31
  • Total violations: 7
    • The person in charge (PIC) did not demonstrate his knowledge and his Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification has expired. He failed to give correct and/or complete answers when asked questions concerning cook temperatures, hot and cold holding temperatures, etc. and there were many priority violations observed during the inspection.
    • The person in charge did not perform the following duties: 1. Ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands, by routinely monitoring the employees' handwashing and providing the proper facilities to wash hands properly; 2. Ensure that employees are properly washing/rinsing/sanitizing all equipment and food contact surfaces; 3. Ensure that employees are cooking foods to the proper temperatures.
    • There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as those employees with supervisory and management responsibilities have expired certifications.
    • 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.
    • The handwashing sink located in the food preparation area is in disrepair (hot water handle broken, no hot water at 100 degrees F) and can not be used to properly wash hands.
    • Observed employee washing and rinsing and storing equipment away without properly sanitizing equipment. Upon further investigation, it was determined that there is no sanitizer in the facility.
• La Flor de Puebla Bakery Cafe, 14335 Jefferson Davis Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Sept. 1
  • Total violations: 3
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories in both food prep and rear ware washing areas.
    • Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of pineapple rings.
• Burger King #6220, 2701 Potomac Mills Cir Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Sept. 1
  • Total violations: 3
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Observed an accumulation of litter on the premises in dry storage area.
• Wallace Barbeque Co., 2400 Glouster Pointe Drive Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected Sept. 6
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer (chlorine, 50ppm) used for sanitizing food preparation areas on site, but no bottle of sanitizer (chlorine) to be used in the 3 compartment sink for sanitizing equipment after washing & rinsing.
    • The 3 compartment sink was lacking a plug to allow both the wash and sanitize compartments to be sealed and able to hold water to properly wash/rinse/sanitize equipment.

Here are the facilities that did not record any violations:

• Lake Ridge Elementary School
• Westridge Elementary School
• TGI Friday's #293
• Fuddruckers
• Mezeh
• Popeyes
• Panera Bread