Woodbridge Health Inspections: Tropical Smoothie, Popeye's

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several facilities recorded violations during recent inspections from Prince William County's health department. The most recent inspections occurred between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5.

COVID-19 restrictions have disappeared around the state. Health inspectors conduct most 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.

• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 12528 Dillingham Square Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  • Date inspected: Dec. 1
  • Total violations: 10
    • 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.
    • Cutting board on sandwich prep/reach-in refrigerator and area near blenders not being sanitized properly as yellow wet wiping cloths are not being stored in sanitizer; sanitizer in bucket with white cloths measured at 0ppm quaternary ammonium.
    • Covered lexan containers of sliced tomatoes (just cut per PIC) stored stacked in walk-in cooler at 45 degrees F.
    • Various foods stored in bulk containers (1 large white bin and 4 clear containers) were not labeled properly with the common name of the food. Corrective Actions: Label working containers of food with the common name of the contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Granular foods and liquid foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of a substance from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
    • The yellow wet wiping cloths on the sandwich prep reach-in refrigerator and near the blenders were not properly stored in the sanitizer buckets in between use.
    • Duct tape was used to repair the handle of the Amana microwave oven.
    • The cutting board on the 2 door prep reach-in refrigerator is discolored and scored.
    • Bulk foods are being stored in containers designed for the storage of household goods, not foods (Sterilite containers).
    • Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions (coat/lunch box) resulting in personal items being stored on shelving over food prep area.
• Burger King #5463, 2211 Tacketts Mill Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 1
  • Total violations: 3
    • The integral thermometer on the chest freezer at the end of the grill is in disrepair.
    • Foiled tape is being used to cover the top of the Silverking 1 door reach-in refrigerator in drive thru area #2.
    • Cardboard is being used to line shelving.
• Popeyes, 2954 Dale Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 4
  • Total violations: 3
    • There is no Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during hours of operation.
    • 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.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Subway
• Martitas Kitchen